Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ELK LAKE – Elk Lake’s Annual Civic Holiday weekend plan is shifting gears into beach party mode after plans for a ball tournament struck …
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New book explores overcoming obstacles to creativity
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There’s a new book available at Chat Noir bookstore in New Liskeard and, while it has a very local connection, it …
Medieval Villages now have new rules
By John Vanthof MPP Timiskaming-Cochrane Over the past several years, entrepreneurs have been buying private land in unorganized areas and unofficially subdividing these properties to sell or lease the “lots” …
Englehart councillor Code of Conduct breach reviewed
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Integrity Commissioner Chris Wray reported his findings to Englehart council July 26 in response to a complaint by Englehart Chief Administrative Officer …
Police blotter
Speeding, impaired charges COLEMAN – A motorist stopped for a Highway Traffic Act infraction late last week was also charged with impaired driving. Temiskaming OPP report officers conducted a traffic …
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ISLAND DREAMS
The girls’ soccer team from École secondaire catholique Ste-Marie hosted a fun fundraising tournament July 22 to help with costs associated with their 2024 dream trip to Hawaii. The two …
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CHASING IT DOWN
Temiskaming Veterinary Services’ Katelyn Brownlee was hot on the heels of Brownlee Equipment’s Denton Pfeifer during the Temiskaming Shores Soccer Club’s Fun Day play Saturday. Temiskaming Veterinary Services went on …
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Drag racing couple likes life in the fast lane
By Xavier Kataquapit DISTRICT – An Indigenous car racing couple, Morgan Meaniss and Brianna Julien, are taking their love of vehicles on the road. Meaniss is a member of Beaverhouse …
Skaters lacing up for another summer session
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – The Temiskaming Shores Skating Club’s summer program is about to stride into another session. It starts with StarSkaters on Tuesday, August 8, for a two-week duration. …
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Ste-Croix chess student makes national moves
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Imagine 240 kids in one room. Then add 120 chess sets. “All you hear is the water bottles opening,” said 12-year-old Félix Chenier, …