In its latest update. the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources reports that an 890-hectare fire burning about 80 kilometres west of Latchford is being held. The fire, named Kirkland … Continue reading Progress reported on Kirkland Lake 5 fire
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Daytime fire destroys family home in Evanturel
EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP (Staff) – An Englehart area home close to the edge of town was destroyed in an afternoon fire August 21. Englehart and Area Fire Department Chief …
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TFN artist challenges AI with images in Pastorale
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temiskaming Art Gallery is now featuring the work of Dominic Lafontaine. The Timiskaming First Nation multi-media artist, poet …
Art opens exciting new path in retirement
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – Mona LeBlond is holding an exhibition of her paintings in her Latchford home this weekend. For the past three years …
Artist draws up plan to help Zack’s Crib
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Well-known area artist Berdina Beaven has been producing beautiful collages and paintings for decades now. Area art enthusiasts and …
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Frog’s Breath provides window into Camp Temiskaming life
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HUDSON TOWNSHIP — “Then God said ‘let there be light,’ and there was light,” from Genesis 1:3, certainly could apply to Camp Temiskaming, which …
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The Temiskaming Shores Scout Groups hosted a fundraising barbecue August 10 at North Prairie Feeds on North Quarry Road. It was one of the stops on the sixth edition …
THRILLS AND SPILLS
One of most dangerous sports in the world is bull riding and the most thrilling for the crowds gathered at the New Liskeard Dodge Ram Rodeo on August 18. …
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Editorial cartoon August 28
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The community in Englehart and area is pulling together to raise funds and donations for a family that lost its home in a fire August 21. Two adults …
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By Steven Larocque I took a call August 22 from a lady who said she, too, thought Kristen Siermachesky deserved an Olympic medal of her own. “It was her …
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Rhinos Hockey Camp had a “good vibe”
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — As you entered the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena in New Liskeard, the sounds of Taylor Swift’s songs were blasted on the …
Cubs skating closer to new Great North U18 season
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It is that time of year when the New Liskeard Cubs hit the ice preparing for their upcoming 2024-2025 Great North …
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LOON REGISTRATION Registration for the 2024-25 Temiskaming Northern Loons swim club will begin August 28 with a new season kicking off September 9. The Loons welcome new and …
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Pool Fitness Centre shut down for repairs
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre has been shut down in order for the City of Temiskaming Shores to do regular …
Former Cobalt food bank and museum building demolished
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The building that formerly housed the Cobalt and Northern Ontario Fire Museum and the Cobalt, Coleman and Latchford Food Bank …
Highway projects continuing across district
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Four distinct projects along Highway 11 in Temiskaming are underway or will be underway in 2025. The Ontario Ministry of …
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Electra gets $20 million from U.S. Department of Defence
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded $20 million to Electra. Electra made the announcement August 19. “The funds will support the construction and …
Decontamination leaving invasive species in hot water
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Spiny waterfleas may be tiny, but they can cause big problems. Native to Asia and Europe, the invasive species has been …
Going to – and staying with – the dogs
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – When you’re reserving a room for your furry companion, would you prefer the Canine Castle or Hound Heaven? They’re among the …
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Solve the Crisis is new approach to homelessness
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) – An association which includes DTSSAB has given its support to the “Solve the Crisis” campaign, calling on the provincial government “to address the escalating homelessness …
Rene Lafleur chosen to fill Cobalt council vacancy
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Rene Lafleur has been selected to fill the Cobalt council vacancy. Harry Cooper left the position earlier this summer. Lafleur …
Temiskaming Shores city manager job draws 29 applicants
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The City of Temiskaming Shores is searching for its next City manager and is buoyed by the number of applications they …