Do we still need school trustees?Dear Editor:There has been a lot written in the news lately about troubles at the Toronto District School Board and much of that debacle has come to rest on the shoulders of now embattled school board trustees.The question
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Seed’s latest offers Dreams and Memories
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – When Albert Seed released a CD 15 years ago, he figured it would be his one and only.Over the years, the Temiskaming Shores man occasionally considered another recording project.But he’d pretty much given up the idea until he received a
New Liskeard Mac’s Convenience Store hosts grand opening
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Mac’s Convenience Store, located at 14 Paget Street, held a grand opening celebration last week inviting customers to come see what they are all about.Mac’s Convenience store owner, Sandeep (Sandy) Sidhu, is proud of her store and the
Brassard acclaimed as board chair
TIMMINS (Special/Staff) – An Englehart trustee has been returned as chair of the Northeastern Catholic District School Board.Rick Brassard was acclaimed to an eighth year as chair at the inaugural meeting of the regional English Catholic school board.Contemplating the new year, “I look forward to the completion
Women of letters
Pen pals corresponding 55 yearsDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A schoolgirl’s letter more than half a century ago began a conversation that has stood the test of time.Bonnie Moore was a ten-year-old New Liskeard student in 1960 when she began writing to Heather Stewart, then
Local Challengers
Danika West from Englehart Marshall’s Pharmasave, left, moves the puck up the boards with Blake Johnston from the Leisure Inn Puckhounds in pursuit. The Novice House League teams battled to a 4-4 draw January 23 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena in New Liskeard during the Wilson Chevrolet Buick
Moving on to Nationals
Nordic skiers setting the pace on Ontario circuitCOLEMAN TOWNSHIP (Special) - Two teenaged skiers based out of the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) are blazing trails this season on the Ontario Cup cross-country ski racing circuit, a series held across the province to select racers to Ontario’s
Riding high
Cubs sit atop league after two-win weekendSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The math is looking good for the New Liskeard Cubs.They can’t finish any lower than third place. Taking three or more points in their final four games ensures second place. And before the Wednesday,
Tri-town bowling
SUNDAY SPECIAL OLYMPICSLadies High SingleLouise Robinson 149Ladies High DoubleVivian Gauvreau 249Men’s High SingleAaron Paraskevopoulos 178Men’s High DoubleAaron Paraskevopoulos 340Top AveragesWayne Hopson 149Aaron Paraskevopoulos 148Kelly Loach 130Kevin Bond 128Robbie Sullivan 128Mary Monaco 127Bowler of
Straight from the Hip
[caption id="attachment_6033" align="alignleft" width="132"] Mike McArthur[/caption]It’s simply amazing how the media picks and chooses who they consider were, or currently are, the worst owners in pro sports in North America.