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HOOKED ON DONATING

The annual Bassin’ For Kids fishing tournament fundraiser was held recently on Lake Temagami. The charitable organization donates to Northern Ontario hospitals and helps area families in times of need. Patrick Canuel of John’s Tackle Box, left, and Don Chartrand from Your Independent Grocer donated a $1,000 kayak to

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From the Editor’s Desk

Trevor Holliday's PartyUpon hearing this summer of a new political party for Northern Ontario, with a goal of creating a new province of Northern Ontario, the first thought that crossed the mind was, “Hey, whatever became of the Northern Ontario Heritage Party? The party that fielded candidates

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A century of faith

Timmins Diocese  100th anniversary marked by book launchSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — While churches across the region and beyond are closing their doors, the Roman Catholic diocese of Timmins is proudly celebrating a century of Catholic faith by way of a book launch.The Most Reverend Serge

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Spotlight on timing, teamwork in Mane Event

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter CHARLTON – The figure eight, the basket weave, the cross.While the moves may be more commonly associated with the dance floor or the ice, they can also be seen in the riding ring.A group of South Temiskaming horse riders have formed the Mane

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BNS Corner Gas opens in Englehart

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — The BNS Corner Gas operations, based in Temiskaming Shores, owned by Mike Da Silva and Wendy Swift, have now expanded to include a restaurant, convenience store, and gas station in Englehart.A grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting was held on Monday, August

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Harvest Queen reflects on “amazing opportunity”

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It will be bittersweet when the reigning New Liskeard Agricultural Society (NLAS) Harvest Queen, Shaelyn Turcotte, passes her sash and crown to her newly crowned successor this coming Friday night saying it has been an “amazing opportunity” and she feels blessed.Ms.

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