The fun continues throughout the weekend at the Festival des Folies Franco-Fun.There’s a performance tonight (Friday) of L’écho d’un peuple at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena.On Saturday night, Les Cousins Branchaud will entertain.
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Severe thunderstorm warning April 27:
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: New Liskeard – TemagamiAt 3:28 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.Severe thunderstorm located west of New Liskeard is moving northward at 50 km/h. Radar indicates
Severe thunderstorm watch April 27:
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiConditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts.A cold front is expected to sweep through Southern Ontario this afternoon bringing showers and a few thunderstorms along with
Film explores local approach to reducing hepatitis C
COBALT (Staff/Special) – A documentary debuts next week that explores how Timiskaming First Nation is tackling hepatitis C.It’s the second in a series of films showcasing the use of community-led initiatives and the power of storytelling to improve health outcomes in aboriginal communities.The film, Promising Practices in
Never give up
By Darlene WroeWhile tensions mount on a global scale, it is easy to lose heart.But such times are really a test of our personal strength to stay balanced.A positive outlook has been proven to be an important part of health.As adults, we particularly have to work
Earth Day everyday
This past weekend was Earth Day (April 22), a day set aside to bring awareness to the way we are negatively impacting our planet because of our consumer driven lifestyles.Certainly, acknowledging the planet’s protection one day a year isn’t going to change much.But each of us
Milberta Women nurturing roots and new beginnings
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter KERNS TOWNSHIP - It has long been part of the tradition of rural communities for different groups to get together to work on projects, to create friendships, and to take an active role in the community.In 1906 the Milberta Women's Institute was formed
Lunchtime strolls May 4
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Step up and out for health May 4.The Centre de santé communautaire du Témiskaming is sponsoring the 13th edition of a community lunchtime walk.“The goal of the event is to encourage people to come and walk for the health of it,” said centre
Ice huts broken into near waterfront
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - The Temiskaming detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to break and enter calls occurring near the New Liskeard marina, just off Riverside Drive, on April 20.Between April 14 and April 20, police say three ice huts were broken into, damaged, and items
Franco-Fun celebrates culture and life
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - Temiskaming Shores and area will once again be enjoying the range of fun-filled activities offered through the annual Festival des Folies Franco-Fun.Area schools will take part in special presentations during the week regarding their heritage, traditional dances, and toys of yesteryear.From Thursday,