Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Saying the Temiskaming Veterinary Services Pee Wee Puckhounds had a great year doesn’t do their accomplishments justice.• Twenty-three wins, no losses and a tie in league play.• Nineteen tournament games won, plus a shootout win,
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – About two and a half years ago, amid a number of serious health concerns, Delima Dubie began to lose her teeth.The Temiskaming Shores senior recalls she was eating when she “crunched, and I wasn’t eating anything hard.”She discovered a tooth had fallen out. It was
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A school of thought in sports is: the better a team’s competition, the better the development.For Mike’s One Stop Bantam C
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The area’s MPP is urging the provincial government to hold off regulations that would require the certification of volunteer firefighters.Measures must be taken “to ensure that service in rural areas is not reduced or lost entirely,” wrote John Vanthof, Timiskaming-Cochrane’s New Democrat MPP, late last
By Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON/DACK - Andy and Dot Poupore love to dance.The couple, who live on the outskirts of Englehart, have been dancing since they met in the late 1950s.Through the years their partnership has resulted in many developments that have helped and entertained people across the district and beyond.From
DISTRICT (Staff) - The ambulances in Temiskaming are taking on a new look.District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief John McCarthy explained the ambulances will feature a new design to make them stand out.He commented that the vehicle that he drives looks a little different
Timiskaming Health Unit Public Health Promoter Laurel Beardmore spoke with students Cynthia Ridley (middle) and Natalie Bain about the hazards of tobacco usage at Northern College on March 21. Students were being asked to Take a Stand against tobacco usage to promote smoke-free policies at post-secondary institutions and to fill
Winter storm warning in effect for: New Liskeard – TemagamiHazardous winter conditions are expected.Major winter storm continues today.Further snowfall amounts near 10 cm are expected today, resulting in storm totals of 15 to 30 cm in many areas. Strong and gusty northerly winds are causing blowing snow, with frequent very
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The BIA, with over 150 members, continues to advocate for New Liskeard businesses.Kim Peters is the new coordinator for the New Liskeard Business Improvement Area (BIA).“Downtowns matter. They matter to the overall health of the city,” said Peters.“A BIA is integral to advancing a distinct,
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Timiskaming District Secondary band is swapping its black blazers for t-shirts and Bermuda shorts.The 20 members of the senior band are headed to Cuba May 12 through 19 for a trip that combines performances and cultural education.“We’re going to learn so much about rhythms
