TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) — The City of Temiskaming Shores has issued an advisement Tuesday morning at approximately 10 a.m. that there has been a water main break on Jayne Street in New Liskeard.The city states that residents of the area may experience water disruption. The area affected includes Jayne Street,
Monthly Archives: September 2018
The Weekender – September 7, 2018
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Englehart Fall Fair holding final show
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The Englehart and District Agricultural Society is presenting this year's Englehart Fall Fair as the last fall fair for the town."We're saying 'yes' right at the moment," said president Dorothy de Champlain to the concept that the last Englehart Fall Fair will take place Thursday, September
Broad-winged hawk released at Hilliardton Marsh
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HILLIARDTON — There are two broad-winged hawks flying high and free over the skies of Northern Ontario.The hawk’s release over the Labour Day weekend was a result of a joint effort between Temiskaming Shores veterinarian Dr. Karen Catt, the Wild At Heart Refuge Centre in Lively, Ontario, volunteers
Pipe spill closes Hwy. 11 for eight hours
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – Highway 11 was closed for about eight hours south of Temagami last week after a tractor-trailer load of pipes spilled on to the road.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say the incident occurred around 11:48 a.m. August 30 near Tonomo Lake Road.Police say a southbound tractor-trailer lost control, spilling
Break-in under investigation
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police are seeking the public's help in finding the person or persons responsible for an early morning break-in at a New Liskeard residenceA Paddon Crescent home was broken into between 3:10 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. August 26, say Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police.When confronted by the homeowner,
Northern Beauty Esthetics & Wellness now open
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Kassandra Byrnes of Northern Beauty Esthetics & Wellness has just cut a ribbon to officially announce her business opening located at 87 Whitewood Avenue, right beside the New Liskeard post office.She held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, August 10 assisted by the Temiskaming Shores and
Celebrating 50 years of care
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY— For half a century the Extendicare Tri-Town Nursing Home has provided area residents a home-away-from-home.Standing beside her uncle, Camilla Perreault began the open house 50th anniversary celebration of Extendicare Nursing Home by saying, “I want to thank you all the staff. It took a long time to
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Two vie for mayor’s chair in Armstrong Township
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP -- In Armstrong Township (Earlton) the race is on between two candidates for the position of mayor, as incumbent Mayor Robert Ethier prepares to step down.Jean Marc Boileau, currently holding the position of councillor for the township, has declared his interest in the position of mayor.