Kerns Public's School of Flock students were on hand at the Hilliardton Marsh for World Wetlands Day Saturday, February 2, and helping with releasing birds. Grear Sadler, 10 (left) and her brother Lachlan (right) took this moment to admire and pet a hoary redpoll before it was released back into
by Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - John R. Hunt, probably the longest serving and best-known journalist in Northern Ontario, met his first deadline in 1925.He was born in a suburb of London, England, to Henry Hudson Hunt and Daisy Grace Rolfe, one of three children and the only boy.Hunt's father was
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON - The Earlton Winterfest is being rolled out for a rollicking good time February 8 to 10.Once again, the Earlton arena will be the hub of activities.With the promise of milder weather than that which was experienced through January, people will be able to take in the
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY - It's the middle of winter and it's time to turn our thoughts to things that are warm, sweet and cheering.As Valentine's Day approaches, the Temiskaming Art Gallery is working to serve up some cheer in delicious, loving heaps.Sights, sounds, and tastes, as well as many friendly
By Darlene WroeOne of the things I would do differently if I had my childhood to live again is that I would listen to the birds more.They were so abundant when I was a child that I didn't realize or think that several decades later there would be far fewer
The middle of winter is the hardest time of year for many people, and for homes, town infrastructure and roads as well.This is the time of year when, if something is going to go wrong, it probably will.When things do go wrong though, there are people on call in various
In effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiA wintry mix expected beginning Thursday afternoon.Snow or ice pellets along with a risk of freezing rain will begin Thursday afternoon and taper off early Friday morning. Snowfall and ice pellet accumulations will vary widely but could reach up to
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The second season begins this week for the New Liskeard Cubs.The confusion as to when and where games will be played was cleared up Monday night.New Liskeard will be in Sault Ste. Marie Thursday, February 7, to play the Rivercity Motorsports Major Midget Thunderbirds.They’re back
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Once the dust – better make that ice shavings - had settled, a pair of local teams came away with gold medals on Sunday.The annual Tri-Town Toyota Challenge Cup, hosted by the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) was held February 1-3.The 15-team tournament saw
