Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – “This evening has been absolutely awesome. You guys are amazing.”Those words of encouragement came from reviewing officer Lieutenant Commander Sabrina Vachon at the 2344 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps 68th annual review.Held June 3 at
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Thunderstorm warning
At 2:38 p.m. today (Wednesday), Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the region, stretching from Kirkland Lake to Temagami.It reads:“At 2:38 p.m., Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts and up to nickel size hail.“According to weather radar, large hail
Training camp just weeks away for new Cubs season
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Great North Midget League (GNML) held its annual summer meeting June 24 weekend and the new season is taking shape.“The
One Foot Forward golf tourney Saturday at NLGC
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – If you haven’t dusted off your golf clubs yet and you’re looking to combine some fun and a good deed, get ready for Saturday.The New
Board ONE names new director
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – The new director for the region’s English public school board is coming from a neighbouring Northeastern board.The new director of District School Board Ontario North East (ONE) is Lesleigh Dye, currently a superintendent of schools with the Rainbow District School Board headquartered in Sudbury.Board ONE trustees
Cobalt does not want to own Right of Way propertyDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - The Cobalt Historical Society has asked the Town of Cobalt to approach the Ontario Northland Railway (ONR) about transferring the ownership of the Right of Way Mine headframe and surrounding property from the ONR to the town.The
Temiskaming Art Gallery has something for everyone
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - Area residents will be able to enjoy the enchantment of fibre-art through a province-wide travelling exhibition which will be arriving at the Temiskaming Art Gallery (TAG) and opening Tuesday, July 4.The juried exhibition, on display until September 1, will feature artworks from fibre artists across
Ladies Night Out gives back to Community Cancer Care
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — While it was billed as a fun night out for women in the Temiskaming region, it has more serious overtones, including supporting local cancer patients.The fifth annual Ladies Night Out fundraiser at the Horne Granite Club (HGC) raised $19,000 for the Community Cancer Care program,
Logging rooted in Little Claybelt history
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Before there was farming in the Little Claybelt, there was logging.A glimpse into the industry, from its early days to the mid-20th century, is the subject of a new exhibit at the Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum.The opening of the New Liskeard museum for the summer
Comparing Canada’s milestone birthdays
By Wayne GreenFifty years ago I wrote a column (for the Northern Times in Kapuskasing) about our country’
