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Board staff recommend HPS closure, new JK-12 school

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TIMMINS – As trustees move toward a decision on the fate of Haileybury Public School next month, school board administrators are recommending that it close at the end of June and its students be transferred to New Liskeard Public School.In a second recommendation, they’re

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Mainly seniors affected – Social housing income limits adjusted

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Approximately 13 households in the south part of the district (Englehart, Earlton and Elk Lake) might be impacted by a change in legislation which changes the income limit to qualify for social housing.Another 26 households in the north part of

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DOG DAYS

Visitors to Temagami’s Shiverfest winter carnival February 20-21 were able to experience a unique outing. Brent Kramer from Ravens Adventures based in Cochrane brought his dog sleds to town and provided rides around a track next to the arena on Saturday and Sunday. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)

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City supports seniors’ housing study

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city wants to see if a business case can be made for more seniors’ housing in the municipality.Temiskaming Shores council has supported a request for funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to develop a business plan for

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City interested in partnership if new school proceeds

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is “very interested” in working with District School Board Ontario North East if a new school is built in the municipality.“This might incorporate a new joint public-student library, which the city could possibly invest capital into or provide the

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Hardy Boys’ Contest opens Feb.26

Haileybury (Staff/special) – The Ghost of the Hardy Boys’ Writing Contest wishes to announce the launch day of Friday, February 26 for this annual opportunity. It is open to writers’ ages 8 to 19 years who live in the geographic area from Kirkland Lake to Temagami.This contest is

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The tradition of honouring others

As we approach spring, we are in the time of year here in Temiskaming when our leading volunteers are recognized by their communities.There are many selfless and giving people in our communities who have devoted their minds, hands and hearts to helping others. Often, they have been encouraged

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