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Collège Boréal campus closing in June

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temiskaming Shores campus of Collège Boréal will close at the end of June.It was a difficult decision, said college president Daniel Giroux in an interview earlier this week.But it’s sometimes necessary to take a step back in order to move forward, he said.Giroux said

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Rain doesn’t deter Walkathon participants

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter SOUTH TEMISKAMING -- In spite of dismal weather, 54 walkers participated in the forty-eighth annual Walkathon for Community Living Temiskaming South Saturday, May 6.Andrea Steis, human resources manager at Community Living Temiskaming South, said that about $19,000 was raised through the Walkathon and the community breakfast held the

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Cub coach will focus on discipline, pride and accountability

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — As of last week, the news that Steve Polyblank has been appointed the newest New Liskeard Cub coach was welcome news across the region and beyond for fans, players and the organization as a whole.Polyblank comes to the hockey club with a ton of experience

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Fairly important to area

DISTRICT (Staff) -- Dedicated and inspired community volunteers are now preparing for area district fall fairs.The public is encouraged to offer support for the volunteers who are maintaining these valued regional traditions.The Englehart and District Agricultural Society meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the

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Flood Watch

At 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry issued a flood watch for the Lake Temiskaming/Ottawa River, Matabitchuan River and Montreal River watersheds.The ministry said a weather system will move across the district on Friday and will remain through the weekend.Up to 50 millimetres of