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Monthly Archives: March 2021
Red Zone designation ends TSMHA season
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Because of the move to the COVID-19 Red Zone, the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) season has ended earlier than expected. The …
Cross-Canada trek honours memory of cyclists
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The love a daughter has for her father has inspired a 6,150-kilometre cross-Canada bike ride to honour two Temiskaming cyclists who died while …
Early opening target for STATO trail
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city hopes to speed the transition from skates to pedals this spring. “We are looking to open the STATO trail earlier than …
First Ramsay bursaries awarded to Northern students
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special/Staff) – A vet tech student at Northern College’s Haileybury campus and a student at the Kirkland Lake campus are the first recipients of bursaries honouring the late …
Truck purchase sparks shop-local discussion
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A new truck drove an old debate at the Temiskaming Shores council table. On March 2, councillors approved the purchase of a new …
Future of Cobalt building still unknown
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – An engineer’s report is being awaited by the owner of 1 Prospect Avenue in Cobalt to determine the future of the building. Residents of …
Armstrong giving financial support to area hospitals
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – Armstrong Township council has agreed that the municipality will offer some financial support for the Englehart, Kirkland Lake and Temiskaming hospitals. …
Curtain call for historic Englehart theatre building
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – A significant piece of history in Englehart will soon meet its demise. The building located at 50 Third Street, once the …
Ducks set to sail once again in Latchford
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – After a year hiatus the ducks will return to the waters of Latchford in 2021. The Latchford Volunteer Fire Department is …