Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- The second annual PoeARTry North painting and poetry juried competition and exhibition is now on display at the Mezzanine Gallery of the Cobalt Classic Theatre.A reception and award ceremony will take place Thursday evening, September 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m., with first,
lectures at two area art exhibitionsDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_9548" align="alignleft" width="300"] Sue and Jim Waddington, authors of In the
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – As students begin another school year, the threat of widespread labour action has diminished.The province and trustee associations have reached tentative deals with Ontario’s English-language high school teachers and English Catholic teachers.But as of noon September 1, there was no agreement
The Temiskaming Plowing Match is only a week away. The 2015 match will be held September 11 through 13 at Ferme Blanche-Rive in Casey Township. The event has the support of the Caisse populaire du Temiskaming. Match president Roch Loranger, at left, recently accepted a $1,000 donation from Caisse
The Haileybury waterfront is a great place to play, bike and hang out with family and friends. Josee Evans, 8, of Haileybury, was enjoying the waterfront Sunday, August 30. (Staff photo by Darlene Wroe)
Bass Lake Park operation outlinedCOLEMAN TOWNSHIP (Staff) -- Coleman Township council has stated its intention to continue to operate Bass Lake Park as a “public recreational space” for the benefit of Coleman Township residents and ratepayers.Coleman Township Mayor Dan Cleroux replied in an open letter to a ratepayer
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by Wayne GreenAs the federal election campaign eases past Labour Day and enters a period (according to many political insiders) when Canadians will really start paying attention to what the candidates have to say, there is a temptation to assess what has been accomplished during the first
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_9534" align="alignleft" width="234"] Marlene Spruyt[/caption]This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Timiskaming Health Unit Medical Officer of Health/CEO, Dr. Marlene Spruyt.1. What
Carrie Anne Field, left, president of the Englehart and District Horticultural Society, has been recognized for her 20-plus years of membership and work with the organization. At the recent Festival of Flowers, the society’s Eileen Fisher presented her with the 2015 award recognizing meritorious service to horticulture. (Staff
