A Ukrainian folk tale involving a lost mitten inspired art at the Ontario Early Years Centre in Haileybury. On a recent visit that focused on family literacy awareness, 17-month-old Heather, with a little help from mom Crystal Malick of Cobalt, tried painting with a mitten. (Staff photo by Diane
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Cobalt outdoor skating rink to be studied
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- The Cobalt recreation committee has been given the task by the town of looking over liability issues related to creating a volunteer-run skating rink on Cobalt Lake.At Cobalt council’s regular meeting Tuesday, February 3, council was advised by administrative staff that even
OCNF offers students a chance to learn the newspaper business
DISTRICT (Staff/special) — The Ontario Community Newspapers Foundation (OCNF) is offering up to $2,000 in funding for students interested in learning the ins and outs of the newspaper business.Information in a press release from the OCNF says the intent of the newly created Student Distance Placement Program is
Bucke Park fees rising as upgrades planned
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Fees at the city’s Bucke Park will be rising.Temiskaming Shores council has approved a 2015 fee schedule for the municipal campground.In a report to council, city staff say the additional revenue will assist with capital improvements at the campground.Fees for weekly, monthly
Support starting for airport corporation
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON -- A few municipalities have already put their support behind the idea of restructuring the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport Joint Municipal Services Board to become a non-profit corporation.The Town of Englehart, the Municipality of Charlton and Dack, and Evanturel Township have all agreed that
Aging population impacting EMS
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- Non-emergency ambulance calls are creating a load concern for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) system in Temiskaming, Temiskaming EMS chief Mike Trodd told the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) recently.Speaking at the preliminary budget meeting of DTSSAB in Englehart
Winter Survival Training
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Cubs take first overall with convincing final weekendSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – It’s been 18 years in the making, but the New Liskeard Cubs are once again the best in the Great North Midget League (GNML).The team took five of six points on the
NEOAA skiing – From the Nordic Ski Club to OFSAA provincials
COLEMAN TOWNSHIP (Staff) – The next stride for area high school skiers will come next week in Sudbury.The North Eastern Ontario Athletic Association (NEOAA) cross-country ski championship was held February 4.Skiers from the two high schools in Temiskaming Shores welcomed student athletes from Timmins to the event
Pedersens sit atop NEOHA standings
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) - The Pedersen Pee Wee Puckhounds held on to their stranglehold on first place in the North Eastern Ontario Hockey Association (NEOHA) Pee Wee A League with a win and a tie last weekend.They hosted the Timmins North Stars February 7 at the Don Shepherdson