Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - The Town of Cobalt is hoping to have its 2018 budget finalized at its Wednesday, June 13, budget meeting.Among the costs over which the town has no control is policing which this year rose $25 per household in Cobalt - from $570 in 2017 to $595
Monthly Archives: June 2018
New bays double Earlton RV capacity
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP - A large crowd of close to 400 people turned out to celebrate Earlton RV's grand opening of its two new wash bays and two recondition bays.Owner Richard Taché told the crowd that through the addition of the new building, Earlton RV has doubled its capacity.He
Chamber gets back to business
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Businesses paused from commerce to recognize some of their own last week at the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner and business awards.“Sometimes we get so focused on our day to day activities that we don’t realize how big a difference we
Trails connecting neighbours and friends
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - There are many trails throughout the area, but the Nastawgan Trail system is one that attracts attention across the province and beyond.Murray and Vicky Muir, the president and treasurer of Nastawgan Trails Inc., respectively, are ready to provide information to anyone who is preparing to launch
VOCAL FUNDRAISER
An estimated $11,000 was raised at a May 26 evening at the Cobalt-Haileybury Curling Club to assist a Temiskaming Shores woman in need of a double lung transplant. The fundraiser featured a silent auction, food, draws and live music by half a dozen local bands and performers, including Kelly Adams
A STORY IN A SMALL PAINTING
Melissa Laporte of the Temiskaming Art Gallery (left) was the judge for the sixth Juried Postcard Exhibition now on display at the Englehart and Area Historical Museum. First place winner was Linda Mustard of Savard Township (centre) with her postcard painting titled Almost Home. The second place winner was Liz
Paramedics helping people
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - Canadian Emergency Services (EMS) Week took place May 27 to June 2.During that time EMS staff took part in activities to educate the public about the service they provide.Timiskaming EMS Chief John McCarthy commented that paramedics across Canada show dedication and compassion and are ready on
TDSS hosts 12th annual Pow Wow
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A cool blustery day didn’t stop a large crowd from enjoying themselves at the 12th annual Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) Pow Wow on Friday, June 1.This year’s theme was “Honouring Our Warriors” with a special dance held for men only. The pow wow is
First Shift in gear for new hockey players
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – An affordable way to get into hockey is now available for area kids looking to suit up for 2018-19.The Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA)
Honouring dedication to Cobalt and beyond
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – University studies, family life and career took Vivian Hylands Hostetler from Cobalt to Boston, Denver and Palo Alto, and then Ottawa.In 1990, she returned to Cobalt, where she became a passionate advocate for the preservation of the community’s history.But her interests extended beyond Cobalt into