Three-year-old Billy Hutnick-Whithead, left, and his six-year-old sister Willow donned seasonal apparel as they hunted for Easter eggs stashed at the New Liskeard library. It was just one several egg expeditions for the New Liskeard siblings on the weekend, said their father, Eric Hutnick-Whitehead. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)
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“Highway design concern” Englehart River Bridge area subject of traffic concerns
EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP (Staff) -- The Englehart and Area Community Policing Committee wants to see a further reduction in speed limits for northbound traffic approaching the Englehart River Bridge, as well as improved winter maintenance.In a letter to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, sent in early March, the committee
FUELING EDUCATION
Grant Fuels and Propane is helping the region’s students attend Northern College with a $5,000 donation to the Leaders of Tomorrow campaign. The campaign’s goal is $250,000, which will sustain a foundation providing a $500 entrance scholarship each year to one student from each high school and adult learning
FONOM welcomes federal infrastructure commitment
KAPUSKASING (Special/Staff) – Infrastructure help promised in last week’s federal budget was welcome news, says the president of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities.“We’ve been calling on all levels of government to commit to addressing the infrastructure deficit across the country,” said Alan Spacek, president of the federation
Straight from the Hip
[caption id="attachment_6033" align="alignleft" width="132"] Mike McArthur[/caption]Don’t put all the blame on Chicago White Sox player Adam LaRoche for his recent decision to retire from baseball and walk away from
Horne Granite Report
[gallery ids="11982,11985"]This curling season, the Horne Granite Curling Club benefited from the generosity of The Temiskaming Foundation (TTF).The Horne Granite was a recipient of funds from the TTF’s Community Fund Grant Program. The funds donated enabled the Horne Granite to purchase new curling equipment and some ice equipment
Pedersens and Koch keep skills sharp
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – With both teams headed to their respective All-Ontario championships April 8-10, the Pedersen Pee Wee Puckhounds and the Koch Farms Midget Girls had an exhibition game March 26 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena.The Pedersen line of McDonald, Rivard and Pichette was
Nordic News
by Lynn GibsonKudos to our volunteer groomers who are keeping the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) trails in such great shape! After the snowfall Thursday night, March 24, the trails were groomed and ready for Friday skiing.Grooming can be a challenge in warmer temperatures. The grooming must
Sports Shorts
ONWARD[caption id="attachment_2760" align="alignleft" width="125"] Sue NielsenReporter[/caption]The South Temiskaming Active Travel Organization (STATO) trail will go further faster with a recent provincial Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure grant of $325,000.This
Enjoy the spring, get outdoors
Spring is here. The slow melt of snow and the increased presence of birds are among the many indications that the winter season is losing its grip and warm days are ahead.A month from now the snow will be all but a memory.The arrival