One of the most thrilling events at a rodeo is when a cowboy rides a powerful bucking bronco in front of hundreds of people. This cowboy took a ride on …
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Indigenous Ingenuity on display
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – If you’ve never tried dog sledding or bow hunting, now’s your chance. A dog sled experience using virtual reality and a hunting simulation game are part …
Hummingbird Garden Party abuzz with excitement
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HILLIARD TOWNSHIP — There was a definite buzz in the air, and it might have come from tiny birds about four inches long and weighing less …
LEARNING’S A TREAT
Delilah Gardiner-Fitzgerald, at left, and mom Robin Gardiner were selling frozen treats at the August 16 Art in the Park. Proceeds will help build an outdoor classroom at École catholique …
Loud and Proud 2023 rode on, in the rain
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For the past three years, motorcyclists have come to Latchford and then headed out on the road in memory of the late Guy …
THU preparing for fall immunization campaign
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Timiskaming Health Unit is preparing for a fall immunization campaign that could include the delivery of the flu shot and the latest …
King of Fries re-opens under new ownership
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — King of Fries, a popular fast food outlet in Haileybury, has reopened under new management. A grand opening celebration was held at 452 …
Cobalt mayor asks council to reaffirm oaths
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt Mayor Angela Adshead asked members of council to reaffirm their oaths of office at the town’s August 15 council meeting. She …
Temagami preparing for millions in upgrades
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami council has given the nod for staff to apply for a long-term loan from Infrastructure Ontario to support the work that …
Rower advances to next step in Olympics bid
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter BRITISH COLUMBIA – A former New Liskeard hockey player turned rower will be looking to complete her dream of competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics when …