Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A passport grants entry to Temiskaming’s farm country this weekend.The public is invited to take a self-guided driving tour August 12, stopping at enterprises that reflect the district’s agricultural scene.Producers of sheep, beef, milk, honey and cash crops as well as a farm equipment dealer
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HARLEY TOWNSHIP - Gabriel Chartrand digs his new business.Chartrand, of Harley Township, is the new owner of Lacroix Excavating.He purchased the business from Roger Lacroix in December 2016.The Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the grand opening on Saturday, July 29.Chartrand said he has been busy
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - The long discussed Northern Ontario Multimodal Transportation Strategy is now being presented in the form of a draft strategy, with an opportunity for public comment until September 15.The transportation strategy for Northern Ontario would guide policy for the next 25 years, it is envisioned.Timiskaming-Cochrane (New Democratic
KERNS TOWNSHIP (Staff/Special) – The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is seeking the public’s help in identifying the individual or individuals responsible for dumping a large amount of litter on public land west of New Liskeard.On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 18, a red tractor-trailer cab with a
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The fields are a little quieter now with the end of another successful Tri-Town Soccer Club season.The 2017 summer sport came to an official end just before the Civic holiday long weekend.For some young players it was their first time playing organized soccer.Some adults had
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter EARLTON — The Temiskaming Rod and Custom Club’s (TRACC) annual Drag ‘N Fly Summer Classic races are sure to thrill motor sport enthusiasts at the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport from Friday, August 11, to Sunday, August 13.“We’ve been receiving lots of interest for our event this year. As long
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter CHARLTON — Sunny weather, good crowds and plenty of mud equalled a fun-filled time at the 24th annual Stan Martin Mud Bog at the Charlton Fair grounds, hosted by the Swamp Rats 4X4 Club.“Our entry numbers were down a bit this year
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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiConditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and early evening in association with a frontal passage.
DISTRICT (Staff) – OPP officers are conducting a long weekend Move Over Campaign.For the second consecutive year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reporting one of the highest numbers of charges laid in recent history against drivers who failed to slow down and/or move over for emergency vehicles.In 2016, the
