One of the most haunting stories in the history of Temiskaming has been that of the September 29, 1996 disappearance of 15-year-old high school student Melanie Ethier of New Liskeard.The story is simple.Around 1:40 that morning, after an evening of watching videos with four
Troubled by Queen pageantDear Editor:I attended the Fall Fair this year and was amazed at all the hours put in by the participants, vendors and the volunteers who make this community event possible. Although there is one aspect of the fair that I find troubling.I can
Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. ### Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are expected to the reach freezing mark during the growing season, leading to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report
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Agriculture showcased in New Liskeard Fall FairDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD -- The Temiskaming agricultural community was in the spotlight during the 2016 New Liskeard Fall Fair, and people from across the province were here to enjoy it.From Thursday, September 15 to Saturday, September
Federal funding for city's sanitary lift stationDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES -- Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota has announced a $2.1 million investment by the federal government for the construction of the Gray Road Sanitary Lift Station, and other improvements for the sewage line at the north end
The Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Temiskaming Chapter were the recipients of $2,400 in donation money from a Mixed 3 Pitch Slopitch Tournament held Father’s Day weekend, June 17-19 in Earlton. Sue Paiement, the organizer of the tournament, noted there were 13 teams entered this year. From the left
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK -- The Municipality of Charlton and Dack has appointed Jim Huff to fill the council seat left vacant by the resignation of Wayne Pawson.Mr. Huff will be filling the seat of councillor for the next two years, effective September 26. At that time
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK -- The Municipality of Charlton and Dack has declared the St. Stephen’s Park land to be surplus.The park is located at the intersection of Main Street and Concession Street on .88 acres.Most of the land is tree-covered, but a section of the
Great Northern Family Health Team building set to open in spring 2017Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Collaboration, accessibility, sustainability and design have all come together at the new building presently being constructed on Shepherdson Road that will house the Great Northern Family Health
