ENGLEHART (Staff) – Two Latchford men have been charged with drug trafficking after police stopped a vehicle in Englehart.Police say officers stopped a vehicle on Third Street in Englehart shortly after midnight July 31.Police say a quantity of marijuana, methamphetamine pills, cocaine and shatter, which is a form of cannabis
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Fundraiser on the Fairways a club open to all
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – There’s still time to wedge your way into an important golf tournament on Saturday.The first annual Fundraiser on the Fairways hits the links at the New Liskeard Golf Club (NLGC) August 18 starting at 12 p.m.The idea behind the new venture is to help a
Fun on and off the water this weekend
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Wabi River Kayak Challenge is about more than just races on the water this weekend.There will be a slate of activities around the second annual festival, taking place August 17-18 in New Liskeard.“As far as the kayaking goes, there’s a new thing this year,
Rural youth league winds down for another year
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two down, two to go.The Rural Youth Mixed Slo-Pitch League wrapped-up the seasons of two age divisions last weekend and plans to do the same with the remaining two this week.The T-Ball Fun League for the youngest players as well as the Gates’ Gala for
Harvest Queen heads to CNE event
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — New Liskeard Agricultural Society Fall Fair Harvest Queen, Brayden D’Arcey looks forward to making memories at the CNE this week.She is heading to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs competition being held in Toronto August 17-19.“I have had the opportunity to grow
Age-friendly summer on tap
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The city's age-friendly initiative isn't taking a summer break.It's offering opportunities for older adults to try a new sport, learn a little and socialize a lot in the coming weeks and months.In the month of August, older adults can play a few holes of golf for
Civic Holiday weekend charges tally 168
DISTRICT (Staff) – The Civic Holiday weekend was a hot one for the public and a busy one for police.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police laid 168 charges between August 3 and 6 as they patrolled the area's roads, waterways and trails.They included two for stunt driving.In one case, officers were conducting
Youth working for themselves, co-operatively
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – They'll walk your dog, babysit your kids, cut your lawn, or wash your car.Les enfants en action are only a call away.Eleven students from grades 7 through 11 are part of the francophone youth worker co-op that's under the umbrella of ACFO Témiskaming.The co-op celebrated
A Day In Farm Country was a moo-ving experience
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The second annual A Day In Farm Country held Saturday, August 11, intended to bridge the gap between town and country, providing visitors with an educational experience about farm life.The free self-guided tour was opened up to different farming operations making each tour a unique experience.During
Mustard’s New Works art exhibition debuts
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — The joy of painting, a bold use of colour as expressions of freedom are all evident in the art exhibition called New Works by Linda Mustard, now on display at the Englehart and Area Historical Musuem.An opening reception was held on Sunday, August 12.The 31 paintings