TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Fines of $4,500 have been levied against a Cobalt couple and a North Bay man for hunting violations in 2013.The case was heard in the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury February 12.The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports that it
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Northern Outdoor Classic
After placing their sticks in the middle as a way to choose teams, a group of young hockey players braved some chilly conditions on Sunday at Shaver Park in North Cobalt to have their own fun and spirited outdoor classic. Among those having a few laughs on February 22
Olive David turns 104
Super-senior thanks her lucky genesSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — As Olive David sat in the cafeteria of the Extendicare Tri-Town Nursing Home in Haileybury this week, staff, friends and members of her family burst into a round of “Happy Birthday”.It was her 104th birthday on
A “STEAK” IN 4-H
As part of a national partnership between Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and 4-H Canada, the Temiskaming 4-H Beef Buddies Club received $500. Club member Amanda Walther, centre, is seen above accepting the donation from the FCC’s Jack Phillips, at left, and Sylvie Rioux. (Supplied Photo)
Gas Pains
City cutting mileage rateDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is cutting the mileage rate for municipal staff and councillors travelling outside the area.After reviewing rates by several municipalities in the region and governments, Temiskaming Shores council approved reducing the rate to
Navigateurs students back in class after evacuation
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Students were back at École publique des Navigateurs one day after frozen water lines cut short their school day.“Everything is running smoothly,” said principal Jasmine Lamothe-Thornton February 24.But one day earlier, almost 170 students had spent a couple of hours
From the Editor’s Desk
Odds and EndsIt’s late February and we’re coming to an end of one of the coldest months in our area’s history. With that a community newspaper editor flips through his notebook.WEATHERTo reiterate from a story written by reporter Sue Nielsen in the recent issue
For the love of your health
Dear Editor:I would like to commend those who had the foresight and determination to bring the CAT scan to our hospital and also commend the members of the Temiskaming Hospital CAT Scan Foundation and the many volunteers who are working diligently to raise funds to meet the ongoing
From Temiskaming to St. Lucia
Teachers sharing educational expertise Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_6892" align="alignleft" width="500"] Cheryl Sheffield, seated and wearing traditional madras fabric, was among four Canadians who volunteered
Library Cuts Hurt
Dear Editor:Cuts to the Library hurt the community.The council and mayor have cut $50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Dollars) from the library budget of Temiskaming Shores. It is important that all decision-makers within the city understand the implications of this move.The agenda of the library is genuinely connected