OPP release 2015 Temiskaming holiday RIDE statsSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have just released statistics collected from their Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program which began on November 23 and concluded January 2, 2016.In
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A First in 2016
Rylee J. Cora Holden was expected to make her debut on Christmas. But the daughter of Patsy Menard and Tavis Holden of Haileybury held off until January 2 to become the first baby of 2016 born at Temiskaming Hospital. Rylee, weighing in at eight pounds, three ounces, was delivered
Mayor looking to 2016 with optimism
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_1007" align="alignleft" width="220"] Mayor Carmann Kidd[/caption]TEMISKAMING SHORES – Thanks to early approval of its budget, Temiskaming Shores’ mayor said the city will get a head start on $10.5 million in capital projects.The budget timing
Long Service medals for Temagami firefighters
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_10811" align="alignleft" width="500"] From the left at the 25-year Long Service Award ceremony in Temagami council chambers are Gloria Sanderson, her husband
CHRISTMAS DAY 2015
December 25, 2015 was a rare Green Christmas in Temiskaming. Pictured here as Santa on his motorcycle that day is Jeff Thompson of Temiskaming Shores and in the background are his “elves”. From left: Renée Chartrand, Angelina Chartrand, and Krista Ouellette. (Supplied photo)
Looking ahead to 2016
[caption id="attachment_2733" align="alignleft" width="210"] John Vanthof[/caption]It has been an honour to represent the residents of Timiskaming-Cochrane at Queens Park in 2015. I would like to take this opportunity to provide an overview of several issues we
Agnico Eagle outlines goals regarding Cobalt Mining Camp
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- The Cobalt Mining Camp is a complex interconnection of mines, stakeholders and history.One of the main owners of mining properties in the Mining Camp is Agnico Eagle.A latecomer to the game in the Mining Camp, Agnico Eagle got its start as
Premier canoe destination
Ontario Tourism promoting Temagami experienceSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — The Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) is promoting green travel, or adventure tourism to international markets and they have Temagami in their sites.During the Thursday, December 12 regular council meeting, OTMPC Marketing Consultant Steve Bruno