TEMISKAMING SHORES – The 16th annual Kal Tire Two-Man Scramble kicks off tomorrow.The tournament, hosted by the Haileybury Golf Club, includes a practice round Friday and 36 holes on the weekend.
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Growing together as a community
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - A community garden is taking shape in Englehart.The 1st Englehart Girl Guides of Canada held an official launch of the community garden Wednesday evening, June 14.The Englehart and area children, along with their parents, family, friends, town representatives and other community members dug into the garden
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Lake Temiskaming loop garners motorcycling notice
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – What do the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina, Federal Highway 1 running the length of Mexico, and Lake Temiskaming have in common?They’re on a top 10 list of great motorcycle rides in North America, as compiled by motorcycle.com.In an email, James Franks,
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Englehart council approves 2017 budget in principle
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Englehart council approved its 2017 budget in principle at its regular meeting Wednesday, June 7.The 2017 budget is increasing from $5,341,034 to $6,109,863.73.The total operating revenues are increasing from $3,863,334 to $4,109,863.73.The total operating expenditures are decreasing from $3,521,121 to $3,337,665.73.The capital revenue is increasing from
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Gas leaks prompt evacuations in Haileybury
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Gas leaks in Haileybury prompted the evacuation of the Temiskaming Lodge and the nearby Island View Apartments last week.The evacuations June 14 ran smoothly, said Temiskaming Shores Fire Chief Tim Uttley.The largest undertaking was at Temiskaming Lodge, where 77 residents of the nursing home as
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Bronze ride for city recognized
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – When the idea of a non-motorized trail spanning the city was first raised in 2005, “we knew it would be a rocky road,” said Jeff St. Cyr.But the project overcame criticism and fears about its safety, and found an ally in the municipality, said St.
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Cobalt farmers’ market opening July 14
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Another farmers' market will be opening in the Temiskaming area on Friday, July 14.The Mill Market Cobalt will be opening its doors in the Father Les Costello Memorial Arena.Riversedge Developments of Sault Ste. Marie has entered a five-year lease agreement with the Town of Cobalt for
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Early cobalt exploration underway near Bay Lake
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter COLEMAN – A company’s search for cobalt in the Bay Lake area is in the early stage of exploration.Two geologists will be conducting geological mapping in the area until the end of June.Their work is “very non-intrusive,” explained Anna Mullan, field manager with Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. of
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North on Tap beer festival overflowing with uniqueness
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There will be a whole lot of brew ha-ha happening in Haileybury the second week of July.The North On Tap Craft Beer Festival is taking place at the Haileybury Harbour Front Pavilion on Saturday, July 15, from 12 to 9 p.m.It will bring together beer
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Latchford celebrating big 110
LATCHFORD (Staff) - On July 15, the Town of Latchford will be holding a parade as part of its 110th anniversary celebrations, which are being held in conjunction with the celebrations for the 150th anniversary for Canada.Prizes will be awarded, and invitations are being sent to businesses, service clubs, and
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