by Cobalt Branch 44 of the Royal Canadian Legion Cobalt -- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 44 held its annual membership Early Bird draw on December 2, 2016. Prize winners were as follows:• Ronald Moore – Canadian Tire Store Prize.• Joyce Letellier – Grant Home Hardware Prize.
Monthly Archives: January 2017
ACFO-Témiskaming’s 22nd annual brunch this coming weekend
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There will be plenty of “joie de vivre” this coming weekend at Riverside Place.The French-speaking residents and organizations of south Temiskaming will gather together to enjoy a brunch and awards ceremony this coming Sunday, January 15 at the Riverside Place
Meeting the challenge
We are in a time of significant change.The economy of the world is changing rapidly.Climate change is making it necessary to reconsider how we obtain and use energy.The need to change away from fossil fuels, and our entrenched dependence on it, is
From the Editor’s Desk
Talking about CJTTWith five issues left before this Editor’s Desk closes, the tone the rest of the way will be more personal than other offerings in this space have been these past 32 years.Last Friday morning yours truly was the guest on CJTT radio’s popular
A boat’s story
[caption id="attachment_11944" align="alignleft" width="250"] Darlene Wroe[/caption]Lake Ontario was wild and thrashing beneath the late December sky.The cold winter wind blew across the seething water and tucked itself in against bare necks and
MAKING TRACKS
The Haileybury branch of the Temiskaming Shores library has all the usual offerings – from books, CDs and DVDs to Internet access. But outdoor enthusiasts of all ages can also borrow snowshoes. The recreational equipment, sized for kids and adults, is provided through a partnership with the Healthy Kids
Hilliardton couple raises air transport concern
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter HILLIARDTON – Delma Loach continues to recover at home after an incident with a pacemaker sent her back to Sudbury hospital.But it was the emergency air ambulance trip from Englehart and District Hospital to Health Sciences North in Sudbury that has left her husband
Travels with an artist
Laura Landers holding solo exhibition at Classic TheatreDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY -- Haileybury artist Laura Landers is now presenting an exhibition of art works titled Artistic Travels.The exhibition is taking place at the Mezzanine Gallery at the Cobalt Classic Theatre, and is open to the public
FOX VISITOR
Once winter set in this beautiful, friendly red fox has been coming into the Town of Cobalt foraging for food. It has been spotted at various locations around town. This photo was taken on Galena Street recently. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)
Banking on new blood donors
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Christmas may be over, but Canadian Blood Services hopes the spirit of giving continues.The agency issued a call just before Christmas about the need for donors, both first-timers and those who have been absent for a while.A number of factors,