DISTRICT (Staff) – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a rainfall warning which is in effect from this evening through Saturday, April 26. Scattered rain showers today, April 25, … Continue reading Rainfall warning
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Englehart Nordic on the move within Kap-Kig-Iwan
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — The Englehart Nordic Ski Club (ENSC), which has operated at Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park for approximately 40 years, received news they will have …
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ELBOWS UP FOR THE LIONS CLUB
The New Liskeard Lions Club has created a new fundraising campaign involving the sale of T-shirts with the message “Temiskaming Shores Elbows Up.” From the left is Lions member …
SUPPORT FOR AIR CADETS
Corporal Griffin Juurlink (left) and Flight Corporal Julien Ethier of the Englehart 355 Polaris Royal Canadian Air Cadet squadron were stationed outside of the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena on …
EASTER EGG-CITEMENT
Area children had an egg-citing time running towards thousands of Easter eggs laid out in the fields around Rotary Farr Park in Haileybury on April 19. Saturday’s annual free …
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Circular Materials now responsible for Cobalt recycling
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Cobalt residents are not expected to notice any difference with the new recycling program underway in the town since the …
Armstrong preparing for spring cleanup
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – As the snow quickly melts, Armstrong Township has approved a review of properties in Earlton to ensure they meet …
Latchford launches $20,000 fundraiser for playground upgrades
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Kids in Latchford are going to benefit from a new fundraising campaign launched by Latchford council to add two new pieces of playground equipment …
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Editorial cartoon April 23
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Exploring the planet and its people
By Darlene Wroe Travel is not cheap, but there are many good programs that can propel armchair travellers to anywhere in the world. My daughter is a good example …
Vote for Canada
Since the writ for the 2025 Canadian federal election was signed on March 23, 2025, this will be the first election to use a 343-seat electoral map. The …
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Dribbling, shooting and passing establish court order
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Temiskaming Thunder youth basketball program is helping to develop the next generation of hoop stars. The spring Thunder basketball league …
Bird bashing all the way to NEOAA championships
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Birds were being bashed, but in a good way, at TDSS and ESCSM last week. Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) and …
Get Active attracts large turnout for first of the season
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Chocolate, and a sunny, warm spring day, attracted a large crowd to the first Get Active in Temiskaming Chocolate-themed run/walk, held …
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Temiskaming measles cases rise to 11
DISTRICT (Staff) – The number of measles cases in Temiskaming has risen to 11. In an April 17 update, Northeastern Public Health (NEPH) said the new cases are …
Police Blotter
Second body recovered TEMISKAMING SHORES – Police recovered the body last week of the second person who died after going through the ice at Pete’s Dam Park more than three …
Application made for Temagami arena needs
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Funding assistance is being sought by the Municipality of Temagami from the NOHFC in the hope of a nod of …
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Animal rescue task force aiming at harmonized bylaws
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An animal rescue task force will be meeting again in June to further discuss and review the possibility of …
Cobalt train station renovation nearing completion
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The Cobalt train station has been undergoing renovations for a new stage of its life. From the days of the Cobalt silver …
Farm show well-grounded in Earlton
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Whether there’s snow or rain or sun, the agricultural community will be thinking of spring this week. The Earlton Farm Show returns April 11 …
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Strong mayor powers unnecessary: city council
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – In the opinion of Temiskaming Shores council members, strengthening the mayor’s powers is not needed. Council member after council member expressed …
Temagami’s interest in crown lands “on hold”
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Municipality of Temagami has for many years been looking into possible areas for expansion as it strives to develop …
GOOD DEED DONE
On Good Friday, April 18, Temiskaming Shores resident Lorraine Bisson arrived at the advanced poll station at the Haileybury campus of Northern College with her voting card and ID, …