ENGLEHART (Staff) – The Town of Englehart has contracted Pete Gilboe as its municipal bylaw enforcement officer. The council approved the contract at its regular meeting Wednesday, February 24. Gilboe …
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Kerns girl named Ducks Unlimited Wetland Hero
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HILLIARDTON – A young Kerns Township girl has been named Ducks Unlimited Canada’s newest Wetland Hero. Lucy Harrison, 10, has been volunteering at …
Bunker Military Museum secures donation for one year
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – The Bunker Military Museum has received a donation of funds from a corporate donor which will help the museum pay its utility bills for …
Englehart council has vacant position
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Lorie Allin has stepped down from Englehart council, submitting her letter of resignation effective February 22. It was received at the February 24 council …
Speeding and noisy snowmobilers subject of bylaw
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart council is concerned about some motorized snow vehicles being driven through the town at high rates of speed. In an attempt to reduce …
Cobalt buildings get nod for repairs
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council has decided to go ahead with the needed repairs for the Historical Society headframe and the fire museum/foodbank building. The decision was …
Deadline extended for broadband projects
NORTH BAY (Special/Staff) – Due to high interest, the federal government has extended the deadline to apply to the Universal Broadband Fund. The deadline to submit applications is now March …
Zack’s Crib shelter purchase approved
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A building has been purchased in New Liskeard to be used as an emergency shelter. The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board …
100 Women feeding the need of area food banks
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — As COVID-19 continues to affect the most vulnerable among us, there is good news for local food banks struggling to meet the need for …
THU updating vaccination rollout plan
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A little over a month ago, the first Temiskaming residents received dose number one of a COVID-19 vaccine. As of this week, the …