Santa arrived in Englehart last Friday evening, November 20, aboard an Englehart Chamber of Commerce float, instead of on his usual sleigh. He smiled and waved at the hundreds of people lining the streets of the parade route that led from the Englehart and Area Historical Museum, through the
New JK-12 school proposedDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – School board administrators have recommended that a new, consolidated school be built in New Liskeard for junior kindergarten through Grade 12.But if the province doesn’t come up with the money, they’re proposing the closure of
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD -- A few hundred people, committees and businesses from across Temiskaming and its neighbouring Quebec counterpart, Temiscamingue, have banded together to create the second annual feast for the eyes, ears, tastebuds and general Christmas goodwill.The annual BIA Festival of Lights, the Lions
Bartering Boulards expand to new location in New LiskeardSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — “It is always nice to see small business owners take the risk necessary to open their own business. It is a tough gig and you have expanded your business and it is a great
CJTT FM Christmas Wish campaign raises $65,350 in pledgesSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Over 200 families in the Temiskaming region will be helped this holiday season because of the generosity of Temiskaming residents who donated $65,350 to the 29th annual CJTT FM on-air Christmas Wish Campaign.“I
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — At least 10 to 15 centimeters (cm) of snow fell on the Temiskaming region overnight Saturday, November 21 causing residents to drag out their snow shovels, winter coats, hats and boots.However, the freshly fallen snow was a good omen for the volunteers
The Syrian RefugeesA story that this week is receiving some reader feedback and, anecdotally, can be heard in the community is the national and local story of bringing in Syrian refugees.The elected Justin Trudeau government made a promise of bringing in 25,000 Syrian refugees before the
The Christmas season is now officially here.Ribbons are going up, the Christmas carols are playing on the radio, vendors are selling locally produced gift items, stores are sparkling, and everywhere there are people laughing and talking, and enjoying the newness of winter and the excitement of
Dear Editor:Yet more intrigue since the Opinion was airedA department dismissed, was their judgment impaired?Opinions yet to comeTil then, they’ll stay mumLet’s hope for the ratepayer, that they are not erredIt’s silly time again, in the City by the shoresHas a new
Praising George DukovacDear Editor:I think a big thank you should go out to Mr. (George) Dukovac who has tirelessly raked the leaves at the cenotaph and library all fall.He had the cenotaph grounds spotless for Remembrance Day, then they put up the Christmas lights in the
