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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor DISTRICT – A pair of upcoming ice fishing derbies will have lines a-jigging for the big one.Saturday, February 24, features the Casey Recreation Committee’s derby on the Blanche River.A second chance to haul in big prizes comes Saturday, March 10, with the 14th annual Elk Lake Fish-On Derby
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
TIMMINS (Staff) – A Winnipeg man has been convicted of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death in a collision two years ago that claimed the life of a Latchford man.Gary Messenger, 61, was pronounced dead at the scene of a Highway 11 crash near Matheson on January 11, 2016.Messenger
