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
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Weekender – May 5, 2017
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Cub’s cries sound the alarm for help
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter EARLTON — When Claire Proctor heard crying coming from her Armstrong Township barn recently, she never expected to see a tiny bear cub clinging to the side rafters.“I thought it was cats crying at first, then I realized it was a bear cub,” said
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Governments decry softwood tariffs
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – In the wake of the U.S. countervailing duties on softwood lumber, Ontario is calling on the federal government to create a loan guarantee program.Ontario is joining Quebec in calling for a federal program to protect forest companies, said Natural Resources and Forestry Minister Kathryn
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Traditions
By Steven Larocque Speaker Editor Traditions – personal, familial, societal – take place throughout the year. A holiday like Christmas springs to mind immediately and with it the traditions people create and observe – erecting a real tree, specific decorations for specific places, the turkey cooked to maximum
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Moving the North forward
There are some key steps that are needed to help the North reverse its decline and move forward into a changing global economy.A recent FedNor announcement to assist infrastructure projects in the region is good news, particularly in its support of the local dairy industry’s development.The Timiskaming
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Opponents say North seems to be left out of Ontario budget
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TORONTO -- Timiskaming-Cochrane’s MPP says the 2017 Ontario budget seems to have overlooked Northern Ontario."Whatever has something to do with Northern Ontario, it's been cut," said New Democratic Party MPP John Vanthof in a telephone interview with The Speaker May 1."You just
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Non-timber forest products potential explored
TIMISKAMING FIRST NATION (Staff/Special) -- FedNor has invested $45,498 in a Timiskaming First Nation project which is exploring the economic potential of non-timber forest products.Plans are in place to explore opportunities for seasonal and sustainable harvesting of natural products such as mushrooms, berries, leaves, birch syrup, bark,
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Taking nutrition to the arena
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – As part of a campaign to improve children’s health, a new effort is underway to incorporate healthier choices into arena menus.“The Healthy Kids Community Challenge wants to provide our community with access to community spaces where everyone is able to make healthy choices,”
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Preserving yesteryear, while facing tomorrow
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The Englehart and Area Historical Museum is a treasure trove of history.Yet, in spite of all its positive features, the museum needs more support.“We definitely are facing challenges,” says museum board chair Bonnie Howard Warner.“Our lift/elevator has not been working
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