TIMISKAMING FIRST NATION (Staff/Special) -- FedNor has invested $45,498 in a Timiskaming First Nation project which is exploring the economic potential of non-timber forest products.Plans are in place to explore opportunities for seasonal and sustainable harvesting of natural products such as mushrooms, berries, leaves, birch syrup, bark,
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – As part of a campaign to improve children’s health, a new effort is underway to incorporate healthier choices into arena menus.“The Healthy Kids Community Challenge wants to provide our community with access to community spaces where everyone is able to make healthy choices,”
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The Englehart and Area Historical Museum is a treasure trove of history.Yet, in spite of all its positive features, the museum needs more support.“We definitely are facing challenges,” says museum board chair Bonnie Howard Warner.“Our lift/elevator has not been working
DISTRICT (Staff) — The Ghost of the Hardy Boys’ committee is hoping young bards will sharpen their pencils and minds and participate in the upcoming annual Ghost of the Hardy Boys’ Short Story Contest 2017.The contest’s closing deadline is June 14.It is open to young people
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Trucks need tires and big trucks need big tires, the kind you can’t get at just any store.That’s where OK Tire Commercial comes in as it pumps up a new venture in the Dymond Industrial Park on Brazeau Boulevard.It
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports to the United States kicked in May 1.While the duty of just under 20 per cent is in line with expectations, “it doesn’t make the impacts any less damaging,” said Christine Leduc, director
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor ENGLEHART – Sam Stevenson has made some history at Englehart High School (EHS).The 17-year-old is very likely the first Spartan to ever qualify for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) provincial badminton tournament.EHS coach Anita Anderson said she’s been at
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Children are having fun playing games with their friends, but what they don’t realize is they are learning hand-eye coordination, running skills, teamwork and the value of volunteer coaching which is preparing them for future track and field participation.The
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It’s McHappy Day at McDonald’s today (Wednesday).One dollar from the sale of every Big Mac sandwich, Happy Meal and hot McCafé beverage will go towards Ronald McDonald House Charities.The charitable initiative funds accommodations and support for sick kids and their families.
