TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police’s Festive “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (RIDE) campaign has begun. OPP officers will be “working around the clock during … Continue reading Festive RIDE on the road
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Freezing rain possible
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Temiskaming area: Freezing rain possible tonight and Thursday morning. Patchy freezing drizzle is forecast through this evening followed by a … Continue reading Freezing rain possible
Planning still ongoing for OFSAA hoops tourney
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor ENGLEHART – Uncertainty rules these days thanks to the pandemic, but plans still need to be made for 2021. One of those projects still in the …
Arena regulations hard but necessary, says council
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – A mother of young children asked Englehart council if they would change the COVID regulations for the arena. Children in skating or hockey are …
Encouraging shoppers to shop locally
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – New Liskeard BIA coordinator Sherren Riel is encouraging people to visit local businesses this season to complete their Christmas shopping. Riel also suggests that …
BRH thanking donors
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special/Staff) – Blanche River Health is saying thanks. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the amalgamated hospital, which oversees hospitals in Kirkland Lake and Englehart, is officially thanking donors …
Latchford arena staying closed this winter
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – The Latchford arena will be closed to the public this winter. The decision on whether to open it or not was …
Victims and Survivors of Crime highlighted this week
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Victims and Survivors of Crime Awareness Week is taking place across the district this week. Victim Services Temiskaming and District have …
In-home online gun sales business proposed
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – An Englehart resident has brought a request before council as to whether it would allow an in-home business in which guns were sold. Englehart …
Temagami considering winter recreation options
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – With COVID-19 not going away anytime soon, Temagami council has begun discussing some options when it comes to winter recreation opportunities …
