From the old history category:There’s a story in our sports section this week on the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) coming to the Tri-Towns May 3-5.The association, which governs minor hockey throughout Northeastern Ontario, was founded in Cobalt on October 8, 1919, according to the
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Caring for the planet
Monday, April 22, was both Easter Monday and Earth Day.It's fitting that these two days should coincide, because early in the Bible there is a reference to the fact that we are the stewards of this beautiful blue planet.Next year will be the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and there
Fuel contract sparks purchasing discussion
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – How does the city make its purchasing decisions?Temiskaming Shores' procurement policy was discussed last week as city councillors debated the awarding of a three-year contract to supply the municipality with bulk fuel.It received two submissions – one from current supplier Grant Fuels and the other
Temiskaming Shores finalizes budget
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city will have to borrow less this year than it had anticipated, thanks largely to the deferral of a big project, reduced spending on others, and provincial cuts that were less deep than expected.Temiskaming Shores council put the finishing touches on its 2019 budget
Unknowns remain in health restructuring: THU
DISTRICT (Staff) - Changes to public health in Ontario were announced in the April 11 budget, with upwards of $200 million to be cut from the local public health system by 2021-2022 and proposed changes to the provincial-municipal cost sharing of public health funding.“Although we have some concerns about the
Reg and Ann Holdsworth reflect on life and area history
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP - As a kid growing up in New Liskeard, whenever Reg Holdsworth got a chance to go through the Cobalt area, his head would be almost spinning as he tried to take it all in.Headframes, geology and history fascinated him, although it never really became part
CSCT Community Walk May 9
DISTRICT (Staff) — It’s time to dust off the running shoes, grab your water bottle and head to the 15th annual Centre du santé du communautaire du Témiskaming (CSCT) Community Walk on Thursday, May 9, at noon.The walk is a way to bring the community together during a healthy living
Boil Water Advisory for Latchford
Residents serviced by the Latchford Municipal Drinking Water Distribution System are being notified of a precautionary boil water advisory effective immediately Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Residents are being advised to boil water to a rolling boil for at least one minute and or use bottle water to drink, gargle, brush
Take a chance on Mamma Mia with JVT
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - Over 80 people from across the district, ranging in ages from four to 80, responded to an S.O.S. and have been investing their musical and acting Super Trouper talents in a production by Joint Venture Theatre.The musical Mamma Mia, featuring the songs of Abba, will be
Festival honours life in Temiskaming
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It’s a “joie de vivre” kind of vibe for the 14th annual Festival des Folies Franco-Fun which runs April 25-28.The Festival honours French Canadian traditions, culture, music, art, literature, food and entertainment during the four-day festival taking place Thursday to Sunday in Temiskaming Shores.The festival