TEMAGAMI (Staff) – Police are stepping up enforcement after complaints that drivers are speeding and ignoring traffic controllers in a construction zone south of Temagami.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police said they've received "numerous" complaints that motorists are failing to slow down in a stretch of Highway 11 under construction 13 kilometres
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Ski tracks give way to cross-country runners
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor COLEMAN TOWNSHIP – The Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club is accustomed to the swoosh and glide of skis over snow-packed frozen ground.But before a new season begins, the Coleman Township facility is the site of the annual Temiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) cross-country invitational run.“(It was) another great day
Boo-st your fun at the Haunted Hustle
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Looking to weave a bit of magic and charm your way into a healthy heart?Make sure to participate in the ninth annual Haunted Hustle on Sunday, October 28.The fundraiser for the South Temiskaming Active Travel Organization (STATO) trail is carving out another fun time for
Cobalt councillor candidates provide options
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - There will be ten names appearing on the municipal election ballot for Cobalt councillor, but only nine plan to accept the position if elected to one of the six seats.Veronica Blanchard-Lizotte announced she would be unable to run for council because of a family matter in
James Township has a race for reeve
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter JAMES TOWNSHIP — The longtime incumbent reeve of James Township, Terry Fiset, is being challenged for the position by resident/businessman Fred Pritchard.TERRY FISETFiset, 61, was first elected to James Township as a councillor in 1982. When the next term of office rolled around he ran for the reeve’s
Cubs in tough stretch of games
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – After winning two of four heading into last Friday’s game, the New Liskeard Cubs and a decimated line-up are facing a difficult couple of weeks.The team finished their October 12 game against the Kapuskasing Flyers with just eight skaters and lost 11-1.Their next three games
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10-17 is the new 4-20
Cannabis users, libertarians who support legalization of all drugs, are all celebrating today.October 17 is the day Canada becomes the first major country in the world to legalize the recreational use of marijuana.In about six months you’ll probably be able to go and buy weed as nonchalantly at a retail
Our best hope
By Darlene WroeWe are now almost there. The main municipal election debates have now concluded and the new municipal councils in Ontario will soon be determined.I have been covering municipal politics here in Temiskaming since 1986 and have heard many viewpoints discussed about how to get things to go forward.For