Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Twirls and spins and golden ambitions will be on display January 18-20 at the Haileybury arena.The Haileybury Figure Skating Club (HFSC) is hosting the 2019 Super Series at the rink with skaters from across the province and into Quebec.“It used to be called the James
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Ski village kicks-off the 2019 season
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP — It was cold, very cold, with temperatures of -25 C, not including the wind chill factor.But that didn’t deter hundreds from the the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village’s (TTSSV) opening day Saturday, January 12.“We had over 200 people come out to enjoy the fabulous conditions

TNSC Jackrabbit program hops into action
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP —Teaching children how to balance and glide on skinny skis has never been a problem at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC), even when temperatures dip to -20 C.It was a cold day for the first session of the 2019 Jackrabbit program, held Saturday, January 12.This
New Cobalt mayor looks at 2019 needs and wants
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Cobalt Mayor George Othmer is looking forward to 2019 with his eye on the basic needs of the town."We've got a major project going on at the water filtration plant right now," he said in an interview. "It's a water filtration plant, not a water purification
Bolesworth wants to move Hilliard forward
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HILLIARD TOWNSHIP - Hilliard Township's new reeve, Laurie Bolesworth, says she wants to see the township moving forward in 2019.She said roads and infrastructure are the main focus in the township.Increasing the tax base is also something she wants to see happening as the township moves forward, she
Kerns Township looking forward to new term
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter KERNS TOWNSHIP - Kerns Township now has a full complement for its council going into the new term.Loren Runnalls has joined the council under Reeve Terry Phillips and alongside Mark Lenover, Carter Seymour and Dennis Jibb.Phillips said Runnalls is a farmer and grew up in Kerns Township. His
Town needs “Plan B” with reduced staff
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - The Cobalt public works staff is working at a reduced number and also has been experiencing problems with equipment.Fewer staff also must respond immediately to alarm callouts from the water plant when they occur.The early winter has also created a challenge at a time when resources
Lost in wilderness of red tape
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter JAMES TOWNSHIP - Who is responsible for the cost of helping a young woman get out of a wilderness location to obtain medical care?James Township and the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) are disputing the question.A cost of $6,300 was levied by James Township from
DTSSAB seeking new CAO
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) is searching for a new chief administrative officer.Don Studholme, who formerly was the CAO of Kirkland Lake, has stated his intention of retiring in 2019."It's time for me to move on and do other things," said Studholme
Hopes Chamber will be resurrected in future
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - The Englehart and District Chamber of Commerce has been disbanded.Wayne Stratton, who served as the final president of the Chamber, issued a letter to members of the Chamber advising that an executive meeting was held November 20 but without a quorum. This was the second meeting