Brigadier-General George Lawrence Cassidy, a onetime resident of Cobalt, was well known for his military service with the Algonquin Regiment, his writing and for his role as an educator. He was also an accomplished artist and some of his works now hang at the Bunker Military Museum in
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Canoe fest paddling into year three
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For the third consecutive year, all things paddle-related will make waves at the Temagami Canoe Festival.The 2017 edition is being compressed into two days July 15 and 16.It’ll have its own soundtrack, thanks to the Deepwater Music Festival running concurrently.Favourites will be back in the
Support fills a need with MNRF food drive
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The generosity of area residents was on full display at a recent food drive conducted by members of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).“I am again astounded by the generosity of this area. Every time we do a food drive we wonder how
Latchford marks 110th in sawdust style
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There’s a lot of history packed into the little town of Latchford.And that history – and a glimpse into the community’s future – will be celebrated later this week when Latchford marks the 110th anniversary of its incorporation on July 15, 1907.“We’ve been working on
Ste-Marie honours student athletes for ’16-17
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – It was another outstanding year for the Apollos.Ecole secondaire catholique Ste-Marie (ESCSM) recently held their annual athletic awards banquet.Students were recognized for their hard work and dedication to their individual and team sport.Athletes of the YearAlyssa Purdy - Junior GirlCalvin Kirkey - Junior BoyAlexis Léveillé
Summer Skating School starts Monday
Different StrokesSummer really is here and the Temiskaming Summer Skating School starts Monday, July 17.The New Liskeard Skating Club’s amazing Learn to Skate program is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon. Our power skating advanced class is Mondays and Thursdays, the Juniors meet Tuesdays and Fridays, both from 7-8 a.m.
Temagami music fest offers multi stages, artists
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temagami Deepwater Music Festival continues to evolve.It was launched in 2015 in conjunction with the new Temagami Canoe Festival, and the double-header returns this weekend.On the music side, there will be live performances on the waterfront.But musicians will also rotate around four venues on
Englehart increases municipal pay grid
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - The Town of Englehart has increased its pay grid for municipal staff.Council approved the increase, retroactive to May 7, 2017."It does get us in the right direction," said Englehart clerk administrator/deputy treasurer Shawn LaCarte as the matter was brought to council for their vote June 7.The
Steam show powers working history
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For more than four decades, the chugging, sputtering sounds of yesteryear were heard once again outside Earlton.They’ll be back this weekend for the 43rd annual edition of the Rod Inglis Memorial Earlton Steam and Antique Show.Visitors to the July 15-16 show can see in action
Talking downtown with main street memories
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Highway 11 is arguably Canada’s longest main street, described as running from Toronto’s Yonge Street to the Ontario-Minnesota border.A crew recording memories of the country’s main streets is making pit stops across Highway 11 this summer.And this week, The Tale of a Town crew and