The New Liskeard Cubs will host the Sault Ste. Marie Rivercity Sports Major Midgets on Saturday, February 9. The second game of the best-of-three playoff series starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena. The Soo leads 1-0. Game three, if necessary, is at The Shep Sunday at
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Freezing rain warning February 7:
New Liskeard – TemagamiFreezing rain is expected or occurring.Freezing rain expected late this afternoon through this evening.As a Colorado low approaches Northeastern Ontario today, a mix of ice pellets and freezing rain is expected to develop this afternoon. Freezing rain is expected to change over to rain over most
The Weekender – February 8, 2019
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City trims operating spending as budget prep continues
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As work continues on the city’s 2019 budget, it’s managed to pare more than $500,000 from a first draft of its operating budget.That’s money it’ll be able to transfer to capital projects, said Temiskaming Shores Mayor Carman Kidd earlier this week.When council took a first
New long-term care home planned for Dymond
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Owners of the Temiskaming Lodge hope that construction of a new, larger long-term care home in Dymond will be underway later this year.“We are working in tandem with the municipality, but it is our hope that yes, the fall would be the ideal start date,”
Cobalt’s water plant upgrades outlined
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Cobalt council has been given an overview of a $1,852,570.38 project to upgrade the town's water treatment plant.Exp project manager Michael Del Monte and professional engineer Alex O'Beirn attended council Tuesday, January 22, to break down the costs and explain the need that exists for expanded
Love is For the Birds
Kerns Public's School of Flock students were on hand at the Hilliardton Marsh for World Wetlands Day Saturday, February 2, and helping with releasing birds. Grear Sadler, 10 (left) and her brother Lachlan (right) took this moment to admire and pet a hoary redpoll before it was released back into
John R. Hunt reflects on 67 years of journalism
by Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - John R. Hunt, probably the longest serving and best-known journalist in Northern Ontario, met his first deadline in 1925.He was born in a suburb of London, England, to Henry Hudson Hunt and Daisy Grace Rolfe, one of three children and the only boy.Hunt's father was
Earlton Winterfest rolling out fun for all
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON - The Earlton Winterfest is being rolled out for a rollicking good time February 8 to 10.Once again, the Earlton arena will be the hub of activities.With the promise of milder weather than that which was experienced through January, people will be able to take in the
Something sweet in the middle of winter
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY - It's the middle of winter and it's time to turn our thoughts to things that are warm, sweet and cheering.As Valentine's Day approaches, the Temiskaming Art Gallery is working to serve up some cheer in delicious, loving heaps.Sights, sounds, and tastes, as well as many friendly