Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – As a long, cold, snowy winter drags on, spring can seem a long way away.But the farming community is preparing for a new season.The agricultural industry can check out the latest in equipment and services at the Earlton Farm Show this weekend.The show runs April 11
The advance of spring is finally being felt, and our southern Ontario neighbours are actually seeing corners of gardens where green shoots of plants are rising out of the ground. We will likely have spring here in a more noticeable way than we do now in about two more weeks.But
The first signs of spring are being detected.It’s hard to believe, but sure enough, there are patches of grass, and snow is melting.April 7 actually featured a double-digit temperature.It’s natural to want it to go quickly, but wisdom prevails, and for the sake of homes, basements, roads and riverbanks, we
Nipissing-Timiskaming MPJay AspinAgriculture remains a very important element in the economy of Nipissing-Timiskaming particularly in the Timiskaming region. Today, this industry supports a significant number of full-time jobs and boasts one of the highest gross farm levels in Northern Ontario. Farm sizes vary in the region as production products include
John VanthofTimiskaming-Cochrane MPPI organized a round table discussion with the mayors and reeves of central Temiskaming and the leader of the Ontario NDP, Andrea Horwath. It was a raw, windy day, but, despite the blustery weather, there were reps from across the area. We had an excellent discussion regarding the
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – Music fans can get an early look later this month at the music that will appear on David Laronde’s upcoming CD.The Temagami singer-songwriter and band will headline a concert in the Bunny Miller Theatre in Temagami April 26.He’ll be joined on stage by Julian Cote on lead
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES —If you are in the mood for laughter, and who isn’t, then join others at the Community Laughter Club on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at New Liskeard Public School (NLPS) in the centre block gym.The club is under the direction of Laughter Yoga
Eberts in Woodstock for All-Ontario ASteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - With two big regional jewels already in their crown, the Ebert Welding Bantams are hoping to add the biggest bauble yet at their next tournament.The Welders are in Woodstock April 11-12 for the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) All-Ontario A
COBALT (Staff) – There were lots of winners in this year’s annual Big Red’s Fish Derby hosted by the Cobalt and Coleman Lions Club.The event, held March 1-2 on area lakes, drew 130 adults and 30 children.“Lots more came to the (Cobalt Community) Hall on the Sunday just to hang
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Five players from the Great North Midget League were taken in this year’s OHL draft, including one member of the New Liskeard Cubs.Right winger Justin Brazeau was taken in the thirteenth round of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection Draft on April 5.The Cub was
