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Cobalt recreation activities proposed
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - A proposal has been put forward to Cobalt council for a recreation program to be offered in the town.Kyle Audette approached council at its committee-of-the-whole meeting Tuesday, February 6, to outline an idea for activities that would provide "physical and mental stimulation."Biking, running, baseball, soccer, football,
365-day issue
The generosity of this region is remarkable.Consider the population of South Temiskaming – about 13,000 – and the way charities and special events and service clubs continue to help residents with money and clothing and medical equipment and in so many other ways.Consider the economic circumstance and the financial wherewithal
Personal bests and collective worsts
I’m not much of a sports fan, but it’s hard not to get caught up in the Olympics.For a couple of weeks every other year, the world’s athletes have a chance to shine.They’ve spent most of their young lives training to become the best in their sport in their respective
Linda Scott and the Olympic flame
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — For any athlete, carrying the Olympic flame is an honour few have experienced.As the 2018 Winter Olympic Games take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea, a New Liskeard woman warmly recalls carrying the Olympic torch as it passed
Recognizing and reporting human trafficking
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Human trafficking can be tough to detect, says the executive director of a Temiskaming victims’ assistance group.While no one affected by trafficking has yet been referred to Victim Services of Temiskaming and District, “we believe there could potentially be some human trafficking activity in the
ECCS celebrates Flag Day and Canada
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was a sea of red and white as English Catholic Central School (ECCS) staff and students celebrated National Flag of Canada Day on Thursday, February 15.Flag Day is a countrywide event recognizing the first time the
Skiers head to Sudbury for provincial races
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor COLEMAN TOWNSHIP – Trails were just perfect for high school skiers at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) February 13.The occasion was the North
Cubs plotting new course for ’18-19
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Liskeard Cubs will head into next season with an earlier start than usual.The Great North Midget League (GNML) team is planning on having a training camp in the spring – months sooner than their traditional summer startup.The new tack comes after the Cubs