Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter Gently falling snow, starry-eyed children, the faint scent of wood smoke, twinkling lights and flickering candles, carols in the air, home-baked treats....Enough of that.How about crappy weather and bad roads, long line-ups in stores and longer still credit card statements, and tired, whiny parents with over-sugared children?It's that
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Holiday duty
At this time of year the good feelings and positive sentiments abound.Many parking lots at retail outlets are full to bursting which is good to see because this is when many businesses make enough money to see them through the lean months after the rush.It’s been said in this space
Christmas concert goes out with fundraising bang
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT — All good things must come to an end.And so it was with the fifth annual A Christmas To Remember musical concert fundraiser held December 14 and 15 at the Cobalt Classic Theatre.It was the last in an annual Christmas series founded and organized by former Harvest
Roland Lachapelle reflects on faith and hard work
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter BELLE VALLÉE - A community, and a church, are more than places. They are the people.One person who has been an integral part of Belle Vallée and the surrounding area, and its church, Église de Notre-Dame-de-Bons-Secours, throughout his entire life is Roland Lachapelle.He and nine other children were
Food drive sets record
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Among the donations turned over to the annual Christmas food drive coordinated by local Ministry of Natural Resources and Food staffers was a frozen turkey."That's a first," said Conservation Officer Pete Gilboe as he accepted the contribution.This year's effort – assisted by Temiskaming paramedics and
HAMPER HELP
The Salvation Army Church in New Liskeard has brought back its popular Hamper Contest whereby individuals, groups and local businesses donate small and large hampers of food for needy families at Christmas, but also decorate those hampers in a Christmas theme. The best-decorated hamper wins the No Bell Prize, a
The ins and outs of retail marijuana sales
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council is learning what it can and can't do as it prepares to decide if it will permit or prohibit retail marijuana sales.On December 18, city planner Jennifer Pye updated Temiskaming Shores council on the regulations surrounding retail cannabis sales and the funding and
Cobalt will consider integrity commissioner
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Cobalt council representatives will be attending a training session offered by a firm proposing to serve as the district integrity commissioner.Councillor Doug Wilcox suggested the town should first attend the training session then decide if they wish to use the services of the firm.The discussion was
Evanturel emerging from November flames
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP - Evanturel Township has started the rebuilding process after a November 11 fire destroyed its municipal building, several vehicles for road maintenance and office equipment.Reeve Derek Mundle said the township has rented a grader which they may eventually purchase.The township is also getting a new pickup
Public weighs in on marijuana retail store debate
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Should city council prohibit marijuana retail stores in the municipality?When Temiskaming Shores council asked for public feedback, it got it.On December 18, council listened as residents offered their opinions.The safety of the public, and of youth in particular, was identified by both sides in the