A Flood of Memories[caption id="attachment_11947" align="alignleft" width="300"] Gordon Brock Speaker Editor [/caption]In February of this year we received a lot of snow. In the first few weeks of March we
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Through a glass darkly
[caption id="attachment_11944" align="alignleft" width="211"] Darlene Wroe[/caption]Poverty is difficult to understand, both for those who are caught within the maelstrom of circumstances which feed it, and also for those who have never experienced it,
Twenty Questions with Fagin
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with the character Fagin, from the Small Pond Entertainer’s upcoming musical Oliver.1. Who is “Fagin” and where did
Arts council forming to support area culture
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- As spring approaches, there is something new for the area also just emerging.A steering committee has been formed with the goal of creating an area arts council.“This is something that has been in the minds of a lot of individuals,” said
Local businessman donates computers to low-income people
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_11930" align="alignleft" width="300"] Daniel Ringuette[/caption]DISTRICT — He received used computers (tablets, laptops, desktops), gaming consoles and cell phones and donated them to keep them from the landfill, but
Spring rec prep in the city
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The city is preparing for fun in the sun – when spring arrives.Temiskaming Shores staff are preparing for the seasonal switch on the recreational front, said Councillor Mike McArthur, who sits on the recreation services committee.This year will see the installation of new
A look at Lake Temiskaming breakup
DISTRICT (Staff) – It’s been a warmer than usual winter this year in the region surrounding Lake Temiskaming. Anglers on Lake Temiskaming have reported a buildup of at least a foot of ice on the lake this year whereas last year there was at least two or more feet