Monthly Archives: October 2020
Ski Village getting ready with COVID in mind
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LORRAINE TOWNSHIP — Flying downhill through powder-light snow on a ski run is going to look understandably different this year at the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard …
Youths need parents present at Englehart gym
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Youths aged 14 and 15 can only use the Englehart gym in the company of a parent or guardian who is also a paid …
Kids’ support still on even if fishing’s off
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – COVID-19 restrictions meant anglers couldn’t fish for bass en masse this fall at the Bassin’ for Kids tourney. But while there was no …
Temiskaming has lowest number of cases in province
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – While COVID-19 is spiking in other parts of the province, the Timiskaming Health Unit (THU) says this region is experiencing the lowest number of …
Englehart hoping to begin standpipe project
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – The Town of Englehart is hoping to receive approval for funding for a new standpipe. If funding is approved, the construction project will take …
Council looks at options for economic development
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council is moving forward with trying to establish an economic development corporation. The establishment of an economic development entity has …
Local recognition for World War II kindness
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HARLEY TOWNSHIP – The Consulate General of Israel in Toronto and Western Canada and the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem have presented the “Righteous Among the …
Laronde honoured with cultural award
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TORONTO – Sandra Laronde’s career has been nothing short of impressive and she recently added another accomplishment to an already extensive resume. The …
Senior support program feeds a need
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – A program aimed at providing seniors with funding for food during the COVID-19 pandemic has been well received by Armstrong Township …