Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HILLIARD TOWNSHIP - The Hilliard Bridge crossing the Blanche River on Highway 569 is now slated to be replaced in 2019.Plans are in place to construct a new bridge east of the existing bridge, Ministry of Transportation Northeastern Region regional issues and media advisor Lara Cantin told The
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART/ELK LAKE - A new exhibition titled Ancient and Sacred Earth will be on display at the Englehart and Area Museum from August 9 to September 3.The paintings depict "the history of the earth through my own impressions of it,” said Elk Lake artist Lionel Venne."The first painting
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY - Youths and adults from Temagami to Kirkland Lake, and all points in between, are being invited to enter a special anniversary essay contest.Sponsored by the Ghost of the Hardy Boys Committee (in association with the Haileybury Heritage Museum and TD Bank Group), and in celebration of
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A passport grants entry to Temiskaming’s farm country this weekend.The public is invited to take a self-guided driving tour August 12, stopping at enterprises that reflect the district’s agricultural scene.Producers of sheep, beef, milk, honey and cash crops as well as a farm equipment dealer
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HARLEY TOWNSHIP - Gabriel Chartrand digs his new business.Chartrand, of Harley Township, is the new owner of Lacroix Excavating.He purchased the business from Roger Lacroix in December 2016.The Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the grand opening on Saturday, July 29.Chartrand said he has been busy
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - The long discussed Northern Ontario Multimodal Transportation Strategy is now being presented in the form of a draft strategy, with an opportunity for public comment until September 15.The transportation strategy for Northern Ontario would guide policy for the next 25 years, it is envisioned.Timiskaming-Cochrane (New Democratic
KERNS TOWNSHIP (Staff/Special) – The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is seeking the public’s help in identifying the individual or individuals responsible for dumping a large amount of litter on public land west of New Liskeard.On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 18, a red tractor-trailer cab with a
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The fields are a little quieter now with the end of another successful Tri-Town Soccer Club season.The 2017 summer sport came to an official end just before the Civic holiday long weekend.For some young players it was their first time playing organized soccer.Some adults had
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter EARLTON — The Temiskaming Rod and Custom Club’s (TRACC) annual Drag ‘N Fly Summer Classic races are sure to thrill motor sport enthusiasts at the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport from Friday, August 11, to Sunday, August 13.“We’ve been receiving lots of interest for our event this year. As long
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter CHARLTON — Sunny weather, good crowds and plenty of mud equalled a fun-filled time at the 24th annual Stan Martin Mud Bog at the Charlton Fair grounds, hosted by the Swamp Rats 4X4 Club.“Our entry numbers were down a bit this year
