TEMISKAMING SHORES – It was 95 years ago today, October 4, 1922, that The Great Fire began.Brush was being burned so area farmers could clear the land for crops when, on that hot, dry day, strong
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The Speaker – October 4, 2017
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Frost advisory September 29-30
From Environment CanadaFrost advisory in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiFrost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas.Clearing skies and a cold airmass will allow temperatures to fall to near the freezing mark tonight. AS a result, patchy frost is expected before morning.Take preventative measures to
Culture Days
The start of Culture Days will be marked with an official flag raising ceremony Friday, September 29, at 3 p.m. at the Fotoshop in New Liskeard featuring local dignitaries.
Weekender – September 29, 2017
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Keeps on rolling along – the Montreal River
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD - There are many adventures to be had around the region, but not all are well known or well used. One of those is the Montreal River, which offers 220 kilometres of experiences.Many people know this river well, but Mac Hamilton, who is one of those living
Editorial cartoon September 27
Hot time in the old towns
It’s been hot all over the province, but for Northeastern Ontario it’s been unusually hotter than usual.Temperatures reported at the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport show new temperature records were established September 22, 23 and 24.Nice days at this time of year? Sure.Warm temperatures, even hot? Sure.But a heat wave, replete with
Why municipalities matter
By Darlene WroeWhat is a municipality, and why does it matter?In this part of Ontario, there are several small municipalities.According to Statistics Canada, they range in size from 97 (Brethour Township) through to 9,920 (Temiskaming Shores, which is actually an amalgamated municipality of three former municipalities).Sitting in on council meetings
Great Fire survivors to be honoured
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY - The Haileybury Heritage Museum will be holding a special brunch on Sunday, October 1, to mark the 95th anniversary of the Great Fire of 1922.Everyone is welcome for the event which will take place 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.There will be a freewill offering at the