Environment Canada issued a special weather statement at 6 a.m. today (February 27): A strong low pressure system will affect the area today through Wednesday bringing with it a multitude … Continue reading Possible flash freeze coming
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4-H concert on Saturday
The Cobalt Classic Theatre presents Country Music Night for 4-H on Saturday, February 24. The show starts at 7 p.m. and features local talent Steve Benoit, Dan and Friends, Glenn … Continue reading 4-H concert on Saturday
SWEET FUNDRAISER
Maple syrup, anyone? Lance Corporal William Lindner, far left, Master Corporal Ethan Daigneault, centre, and Corporal Reegan Williams of the 2344 Army Cadet Corps displayed the distinctive jugs of …
Heritage Fund announces $3 million for Northeast ag
SUDBURY (Special/Staff) – The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is providing more than $2.5 million for tile drainage projects across the Northeast. It includes $1 million for tile drainage …
Hospital foundations turning to new lottery fundraiser
DISTRICT (Staff) – Temiskaming’s hospitals are playing a hunch on a new lottery. The Blanche River Health and Temiskaming Hospital foundations have thrown in their lot with dozens …
SNOW FOR FAMILY DAY WEEKEND
It was dubbed a Family Day Weekend Miracle when enough snow fell at the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village to open not only the tubing hill but the ski …
BLADES A-BLAZING
The Centre Rosaire and Wilfred Paiement Center arena in Earlton was buzzing with skate blades on Family Day February 19. Merick Dallaire, 7, was one of the many happy …
Bockus to serve as Englehart’s new councillor
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart’s February 13 council meeting saw the swearing in of new councillor Brian Bockus. Bockus fills the council seat vacated …
Corporate gym membership discussed in Englehart
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart council is considering a corporate membership policy for its gym at the Englehart and Area Community Arena Complex. The …
Why economic rights matter as much as democratic rights
(Frank Stronach is the founder of Magna International Inc., one of Canada’s largest global companies, and was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame. fstronachlpc@gmail.com) A month ago, some …