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Hospital supporting new health care initiative
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The chair of Temiskaming Hospital’s board sees promise in a proposal to establish a district-wide team of health care professionals. “From my viewpoint, …
Society working on saving iconic headframe
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – The Cobalt Historical Society is asking the Town of Cobalt to designate the Right of Way headframe as an historic site. “Designating a property …
Construction equipment stolen
CHAMBERLAIN (Staff) – More than $8,000 in equipment was stolen from a Chamberlain Township construction site last week. Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say the theft occurred from a worksite off …
Quilt of Valour honours Cobalt vet
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT – A quilt was lovingly wrapped around his shoulders and he smiled from ear to ear. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 44 in Cobalt held …
OFSAA hoops coming to EHS
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor ENGLEHART – It’s a safe bet that basketball fever will still be burning in Northeastern Ontario when Englehart High School hosts provincial playoffs two seasons from …
Habs alumni skating to town in September
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Hockey fans – and Habs fans in particular – have a long summer ahead of them. They’ll have to wait until September 20 …
Top Apollos recognized at ESCSM banquet
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The top athletes across more than a half-dozen sports were recognized for their efforts and accomplishments at the year-end sports banquet at Ecole …
Recognizing past dam operators
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD – Plaques provided by the federal government have now been installed near the Latchford Control Dam to honour those who worked at the site in …
Efforts underway to protect nests
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Why did the turtle cross the road? To lay eggs in a sunny, warm spot on the gravel shoulder of area roadways. It’s egg-laying …