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TSMHA names new executive for two-year term

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The board of executives of Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) have just ended one season of play and are looking forward to the upcoming season as they oversee the provision of minor hockey in Temiskaming Shores.At the league’s annual

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Oldest Temiskaming resident dies in his 107th year

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Haileybury’s Bogart Leslie was 106 years of age when he passed away at the Temiskaming Lodge on Thursday, May 18.He was Temiskaming’s oldest resident.Leslie was born in Haileybury on November 26, 1910, the oldest of three children.He lived

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Municipalities look for share of $4 million reserves

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - A long debate was held Wednesday, May 17, on the merits of allowing the District of Timiskaming Social Services Board (DTSSAB) to hold large reserves while the municipalities have little to none.The debate strayed closely to offended feelings, and assurances of

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Chamber recognizing leading lights

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Why buy local?It keeps money in the area, where it “bounces around the community multiple times,” said Darcy Griffith, president of the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce.It was part of his message to the 200-plus at the

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MTO turns down Thornloe lighting request

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Thornloe councillors have called for lighting at the intersection of Highway 11 and Highway 562.Two fatalities have occurred at the intersection in recent years, Thornloe Reeve Earl Read told an April 27 meeting of the Temiskaming Municipal Association.Earlier closing hours

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New artists blooming in youth showcases in Englehart

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - Two upcoming shows will provide insight into the talents and artistic studies of this year's area art students.Special selections from the artworks of area youth will be displayed at the Englehart and Area Historical Museum from Wednesday, May 24, to Sunday,

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