Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There’s a lot of history packed into the little town of Latchford.And that history – and a glimpse into the community’s future – will be celebrated later this week when Latchford marks the 110th anniversary of its incorporation on July 15, 1907.“We’ve been working on
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – It was another outstanding year for the Apollos.Ecole secondaire catholique Ste-Marie (ESCSM) recently held their annual athletic awards banquet.Students were recognized for their hard work and dedication to their individual and team sport.Athletes of the YearAlyssa Purdy - Junior GirlCalvin Kirkey - Junior BoyAlexis Léveillé
Different StrokesSummer really is here and the Temiskaming Summer Skating School starts Monday, July 17.The New Liskeard Skating Club’s amazing Learn to Skate program is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon. Our power skating advanced class is Mondays and Thursdays, the Juniors meet Tuesdays and Fridays, both from 7-8 a.m.
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temagami Deepwater Music Festival continues to evolve.It was launched in 2015 in conjunction with the new Temagami Canoe Festival, and the double-header returns this weekend.On the music side, there will be live performances on the waterfront.But musicians will also rotate around four venues on
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - The Town of Englehart has increased its pay grid for municipal staff.Council approved the increase, retroactive to May 7, 2017."It does get us in the right direction," said Englehart clerk administrator/deputy treasurer Shawn LaCarte as the matter was brought to council for their vote June 7.The
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For more than four decades, the chugging, sputtering sounds of yesteryear were heard once again outside Earlton.They’ll be back this weekend for the 43rd annual edition of the Rod Inglis Memorial Earlton Steam and Antique Show.Visitors to the July 15-16 show can see in action
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Highway 11 is arguably Canada’s longest main street, described as running from Toronto’s Yonge Street to the Ontario-Minnesota border.A crew recording memories of the country’s main streets is making pit stops across Highway 11 this summer.And this week, The Tale of a Town crew and
Floored with opportunityCarpet One celebrates 40th anniversary and new ownersSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - After 40 years, people are still walking all over them, but in a good way.Carpet One Floor & Home, located at 336 Whitewood Avenue in New Liskeard, celebrated a business milestone on Friday, June 23. They
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A cheese created in the Little Claybelt has been recommended by a national association of dairy producers.Devil’s Rock Blue Cheese, produced by Thornloe Cheese, is one of three unique products that Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has showcased as part of Canada 150 celebrations.“Devil’s Rock
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Cobalt, and other Ontario municipalities, are anticipating increased responsibilities being downloaded from the provincial government regarding property standards for rental housing.Mayor Tina Sartoretto recently told council that it appears this responsibility will be downloaded to the municipalities by 2018.Councillor Sue Nielsen said she would like to
