Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Frog’s Breath Foundation (FBF) continues to give back to area communities by supporting food banks.The FBF is a not-for-profit private charitable organization founded by Peter Grant Sr. It supports the needs of local residents within the District
Archives
Starting here
Now into the new year of 2018, we are armed with determination that the future can be better than some are predicting.While the world stage is terrifying many people, at home we strongly urge steps to counter this.When world events shake and frighten us, the best strategy is to research
Resolve to be good
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor There are 12 months of a new year ahead of us.The world will keep spinning, the sun will keep rising and setting, the seasons will keep to their cycles in 2018.So, what are we to do meanwhile, how do we fill in the spaces between all that natural,
Plotting $5.3-million in capital spending in ’18
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has outlined $5.3 million in big-project spending in 2018, including upgrades to roads, the pool in New Liskeard and new firefighting equipment.How much to borrow “is part of the discussion process,” said Temiskaming Shores Mayor Carman Kidd in an interview looking ahead to
Initiative awarded a sporting chance
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – A wide-ranging gymnastics program, the multiuse STATO trail and the Haunted Hustle have been recognized for their new take on recreation.The Timiskaming Tumblers Gymnastics Club, together with STATO and the Haunted Hustle committee, has received initiative awards from the Northeastern Ontario Recreation Association.The association says the
The Loon Report
Saturday, December 16, was an exciting day for the Temiskaming Northern Loons (TNL).Driven to Toronto by parent volunteers France and Yves Laurin, the swimmers met at the University of Toronto Athletic Centre to practice with the University of Toronto swim team.The practice was designed and led by Varsity Blues head
Magic of sport
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter As I stand at the starting line of a new sporting year, I gather my thoughts.Sports are a metaphor for life. You win some, you lose some and you move on.Athletics have had a big influence on my life from the time I was old enough to leave
The Speaker – January 3, 2018
Click here to view SECTION A in PDF FormatClick here to view SECTION B in PDF FormatClick here to view SECTION C in PDF Format
Cold warning continues
Extreme Cold Warning in effect for:Kirkland Lake – EnglehartNew Liskeard – TemagamiA prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues.A huge Arctic air mass continues to keep a strong frigid grip over Northern Ontario.Nighttime wind chill values near minus 40 or below are expected in most areas until Monday.Wind chills
Weekender – December 29, 2017
Click here to view SECTION A in PDF FormatClick here to view SECTION B in PDF Format