The Mezzanine Gallery at the Cobalt Classic Theatre is home to a new show called The Light and the Landscape II. On until December, it features the photography of Richard Steward and the printmaking and painting of Maureen Steward. The Haileybury artists are seen here at the opening
Monthly Archives: November 2016
Ministry to begin removing waste from Cobalt Refinery
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter COLEMAN – Waste removal from a former refinery in Coleman Township is expected to begin shortly.A waste hauling company will be hired to remove “priority liquid waste” from the Cobalt Refinery site, said Gary Wheeler, spokesperson for the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and
OPP Push for Change raises awareness of youth homelessness
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Pushing a police cruiser a short distance was a recent action aimed at helping to raise the issue of youth homelessness in the Temiskaming region and further afield.Temiskaming Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers and students from Timiskaming District Secondary School
Letter of the Week
Message to the graffiti writerDear Editor:I posted the following on my Facebook page after seeing that someone had spray painted the word “FAKE” across the front doors of First Baptist Church, New Liskeard where I serve as Pastor.It saddened me to see it and it saddened me
From the Editor’s Desk
StoriesOver the past year we became aware of two local World War II veterans who passed away this past year but whose stories were not recorded.The story behind their story is outlined here.GORDON PHILBINHis obituary in the January 6, 2016 Speaker said, “Gordon Philbin passed
Twenty Questions with Spencer Dupuis
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with New Liskeard Cub Captain Spencer Dupuis.1. What is your full name?Spencer Jay Dupuis.2. Where were you born?Born and raised in New Liskeard, Ontario.3. What is your role with the New Liskeard Cubs?
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Seven, plus one, create
The Temiskaming Art Gallery in Haileybury held an opening reception for a new show entitled Seven, Plus One, Create, on Sunday, November 6. The exhibition of fibre art is on display until January 6. The Northern Ontario Fibre Artists whose works are on display are, from the left, Kit
Preparing Cobalt Community Spirit Award
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- The new Cobalt Community Spirit Award, which will be presented for the first time next Canada Day celebration to one male and one female, will be opened up to anyone who provides support to the Town of Cobalt whether or not they
EHS offering dramatic Christmas
ENGLEHART (Staff) – A seasonal favourite is returning to Englehart High School.Dinner theatre with a Christmas flair will be staged next month.The school’s drama club, Reality Free Productions, will stage Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.It’s the first children’s production by the writer of 22
OCNA seeking “exceptional youth” for Junior Citizen Awards
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Do you know an outstanding youth between the ages of 6-17 who is performing worthwhile community service, contributing to their community while living with a limitation, have performed acts of heroism, excellence in personal achievements or is a “good kid” going above