Latchford and the Ferguson HighwayDear Editor:As all who have become familiar with me, I will always take exception to Latchford’s role in the North being downplayed in any manner, so let me provide a little history lesson on the Ferguson Highway. Latchford had long been
You call that hunting?Dear Editor:I find it sad to hear that the spring bear hunt has been reinstated.That means hunters are going to go way out into the bush, coerce a bear by using the bear’s nose to get him to find the most important thing
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with long-time New Liskeard skate sharpener Gordon (Gord) Christo).1. What is your full name?Gordon H.
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — A Valentine’s Day fundraiser dance and silent auction event called “Our Heart is On For Frankie” raised $17,000 for Haileybury cancer patient Francine St. Cyr.The mega fundraiser was held on one of the coldest nights of the year in south Temiskaming, but
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Words can hurt.That’s one of the messages behind the Spread the Word to End the Word.It targets the R-word – “retarded” – as both a description of people with intellectual disabilities and as a term of derision in casual conversation.
Haileybury Public School hosted Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers professional performing artist Roger Sumners on Thursday, February 18 in the school’s gymnasium. He provided a three-day workshop to students involving theatrical movement, historical swordplay and pirating, of course. Pictured are Grade 3-4 students learning the fine art of swordsmanship. The workshops
DISTRICT (Staff) -- The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is advertising its job opportunities for youths this summer.The MNRF is offering 2,000 positions across the provinces, including internships and summer jobs. Youth employment opportunities will be offered in more than 200 communities and provincial
When temperatures dipped to minus 35 Celsius with an added wind chill factor in the Temiskaming region over the recent Family Day weekend most people stayed indoors, but not all. From the left are Haileybury walkers Sierra Van Zeumeren, Alexandra Blom and Megan Van Zeumeren. The Van Zeumeren sisters
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Cobalt council has created a strategic plan and established some strategic objectives.The town has four main objectives which it lists as: provide high quality services; showcase historical and cultural assets; create a helpful and welcoming culture; and attract and retain businesses.Each
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Take the sting out of winter with some spaghetti, skiing and snow in Englehart.They all figure into plans for this year’s carnival, which runs March 3 through 6.It’s a way to spur “community spirit” and lay the groundwork for expanded carnivals
