Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- The weather is being watched closely, and the continuing presence of snow, with more snow expected, is a factor. At Latchford council’s regular meeting Thursday, March 20, Councillor Larry Anderson commented he had heard that there are predictions of 50 centimetres more of snowfall before winter
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – What taxes are needed to cover the city’s day-to-day operating costs and still invest in roads, buildings, equipment and other municipal services?Last week, Temiskaming Shores council gave approval in principle to a 3.4 per cent increase in its overall tax levy.The rate applied to individual
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A proposed condominium development in New Liskeard is inching closer to final approval.Temiskaming Shores council reviewed a draft site plan control agreement last week that outlined specifics for the development of the former Beach Gardens south of the Algonquin beach park.The proposed agreement would prohibit
DISTRICT (Special) – Allowing meat from a harvested animal to spoil can lead to charges, warns the MNR.Two Ontario men pleaded guilty and were fined a total of $3,000 for bear hunting offences under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.Half of that fine was based on hunting black
HUDSON TOWNSHIP (Special) - Family Day weekend was extra special for those who came to play at the Fourth Annual Dawson Jibb Memorial 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament in Hudson Township.“Dawson was smiling down on us as 18 teams took to the ice to play for A and B Division Championships, cheered
[caption id="attachment_2173" align="alignleft" width="500"] Team Landry from the Horne Granite was the B Event winners at the CHCC Blarney Spiel. The team is, from the left, Jeremy Landry, Shannon Landry, Joshua Landry and Emma Landry. (Supplied photo)[/caption]Wednesday, March 26, sees
Ebert Bantams heating-up for All-OntarioHEARST (Special) – It’s proving to be a banner year for the Ebert Welding Bantams with another championship under their belts and their biggest challenge yet to come.The Puckhounds made the long trip to Hearst worthwhile March 21-23, reeling off five straight victories en route to the
Local cross-country skiers on The RockTEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – For Katherine Denis and Hannah Story-Korman, results from a week of cross-country skiing in Newfoundland Labrador should provide a confidence boost for future competitions.The pair competed March 15-22 in Corner Brook at the Haywood 2014 Ski Nationals. The event was held
Evelyn HerdFor the first time in several years the 45th Community Living Walkathon will be minus one very dedicated participant when the 2014 walk takes place this coming May.Evelyn Herd passed away last week. I was saddened to hear the news.She was a staunch supporter of the annual Community Living
By Lynn Gibson, TNSC Public Relations DirectorTemiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) members sure are getting their money’s worth this year!The weather forecasts indicate there will be more snow this week. There has not been a lengthy ski season like this for approximately 18 years. So ski on and take advantage
