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ONE-ON-ONE
The outdoor rink in Dymond was bustling with activity January 23. It was just the second weekend for the rink this year after the first was something of a “whiteout” due to snow accumulations from the season’s first big snow storm. Among those showing their skills Saturday were seven-year-olds
Board debates digging into DTSSAB reserve
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) hopes to pass a $29.2 million 2016 budget at its February 17 meeting.The impact on area municipalities, who help to finance the budget, is not yet known, and is pending the outcome of
“Care close to home”
Hospital launching strategic planning processDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As Temiskaming Hospital plots where it wants to be in three to five years, it’s adopted the theme of “care close to home.”The statement is an important part “of where we need to go,” said
Age-old questions
Building an age friendly communityDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming is going grey.About 52 per cent of its population is aged 45 and older, and half of its residents are over the age of 46.That’s older, on average, than the province as a
CLASS APPS
At New Liskeard Public School, students are using a variety of software applications on their iPads to complete assignments. The technology is “a great way to meet the needs of every student in a unique way,” said principal Gavin Date in an email. Pictured above working with their personal
Snowmobile safety is always a priority
DISTRICT (Special) — The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been informed there was a snowmobile operating on the Wabi Bridge located on Armstrong Street North in New Liskeard. Police say this is a safety concern and this type of action is against the law.They
St. Pat’s taking Sixty Minute Kids’ Club challenge
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- St. Patrick School in Cobalt is leading the way with a new wellness program provided for children through the Healthy Kids Community Challenge.The Sixty Minute Kids’ Club (60MKC) is a national registered charity which St. Patrick principal Lorie Hurtubise became aware of
Boards seeking input on 2016-17 calendar
TIMMINS (Special/Staff) – Some local school boards are looking ahead to a new school year.The Northeastern Catholic District School Board and District School Board Ontario North East (ONE) are seeking the public’s views on the 2016-17 school calendar.The calendar sets the dates when classes
From the Editor’s Desk
Letter Writers[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]It’s been awhile since we’ve focused on this topic. As we’re beginning a new year it may be appropriate to revisit this again.It’s been said that