Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Businesses paused from commerce to recognize some of their own last week at the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner and business awards.“Sometimes we get so focused on our day to day activities that we don’t realize how big a difference we
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - There are many trails throughout the area, but the Nastawgan Trail system is one that attracts attention across the province and beyond.Murray and Vicky Muir, the president and treasurer of Nastawgan Trails Inc., respectively, are ready to provide information to anyone who is preparing to launch
An estimated $11,000 was raised at a May 26 evening at the Cobalt-Haileybury Curling Club to assist a Temiskaming Shores woman in need of a double lung transplant. The fundraiser featured a silent auction, food, draws and live music by half a dozen local bands and performers, including Kelly Adams
Melissa Laporte of the Temiskaming Art Gallery (left) was the judge for the sixth Juried Postcard Exhibition now on display at the Englehart and Area Historical Museum. First place winner was Linda Mustard of Savard Township (centre) with her postcard painting titled Almost Home. The second place winner was Liz
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - Canadian Emergency Services (EMS) Week took place May 27 to June 2.During that time EMS staff took part in activities to educate the public about the service they provide.Timiskaming EMS Chief John McCarthy commented that paramedics across Canada show dedication and compassion and are ready on
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A cool blustery day didn’t stop a large crowd from enjoying themselves at the 12th annual Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) Pow Wow on Friday, June 1.This year’s theme was “Honouring Our Warriors” with a special dance held for men only. The pow wow is
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – An affordable way to get into hockey is now available for area kids looking to suit up for 2018-19.The Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA)
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – University studies, family life and career took Vivian Hylands Hostetler from Cobalt to Boston, Denver and Palo Alto, and then Ottawa.In 1990, she returned to Cobalt, where she became a passionate advocate for the preservation of the community’s history.But her interests extended beyond Cobalt into
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Cobalt council is expressing opposition to the new requirements for mandatory certification of new firefighters."The new requirements would cause undue hardship," council agreed.A resolution opposing the requirement is being sent to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and the Ontario Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister
