Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Gas leaks in Haileybury prompted the evacuation of the Temiskaming Lodge and the nearby Island View Apartments last week.The evacuations June 14 ran smoothly, said Temiskaming Shores Fire Chief Tim Uttley.The largest undertaking was at Temiskaming Lodge, where 77 residents of the nursing home as
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – When the idea of a non-motorized trail spanning the city was first raised in 2005, “we knew it would be a rocky road,” said Jeff St. Cyr.But the project overcame criticism and fears about its safety, and found an ally in the municipality, said St.
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Another farmers' market will be opening in the Temiskaming area on Friday, July 14.The Mill Market Cobalt will be opening its doors in the Father Les Costello Memorial Arena.Riversedge Developments of Sault Ste. Marie has entered a five-year lease agreement with the Town of Cobalt for
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter COLEMAN – A company’s search for cobalt in the Bay Lake area is in the early stage of exploration.Two geologists will be conducting geological mapping in the area until the end of June.Their work is “very non-intrusive,” explained Anna Mullan, field manager with Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. of
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There will be a whole lot of brew ha-ha happening in Haileybury the second week of July.The North On Tap Craft Beer Festival is taking place at the Haileybury Harbour Front Pavilion on Saturday, July 15, from 12 to 9 p.m.It will bring together beer
LATCHFORD (Staff) - On July 15, the Town of Latchford will be holding a parade as part of its 110th anniversary celebrations, which are being held in conjunction with the celebrations for the 150th anniversary for Canada.Prizes will be awarded, and invitations are being sent to businesses, service clubs, and
CHAMBERLAIN TOWNSHIP (Staff) -- Canada has many faces, but one of the most common is that of a rural setting where folks have gathered to enjoy sunshine, the wide-open spaces, old friends, and fun times.Such a traditional day in Canada will be taking place Saturday, June 24, in Chamberlain Township
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The mosquitoes and blackflies weren’t too bad and a bear seen in the distance only seemed interested in crossing the road.That was the scene Saturday morning for the third event in the Get Active in Temiskaming season of fun runs and walks at Pete’s Dam
Today’s youth.They take a lot of heat. Some of it deservedly so.Obsessed with trivial, frivolous things. Unserious and ill informed.“The children now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority;
We can indeed be grateful in Canada, and specifically here in Northeastern Ontario, for the area in which we live.Not just the area, as in region, but area, as in space.There’s plenty of elbow room,
