As yours truly’s editorship winds down to its February conclusion, the topic this week is on the news items I wish had appeared in this space. In some cases these are stories behind stories. In other cases these are just dead ends.Here are some of my
Dear Editor:I regret this rather tardy “thank you” to our supporters for the year 2016.We have so many dedicated and generous individuals in the fabric of our community it would take a full newspaper page to name you all. Therefore this year I have decided to thank
Dear EditorRecently I took advantage of the invitation given by the Englehart Nordic Ski Club to attend the moonlight ski/snowshoe/walk and pot luck social at Kap Kig Iwan Park in Englehart.What a delightful evening it was! Skiing on well groomed trails and basking in the beauty of
Close CallSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — The ice on Lake Temagami and some of the larger lakes in the region is not safe according to Lake Temagami resident Gerry Gooderham.He narrowly escaped going through the ice last week when his snowmobile sled became submerged in thin ice
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A 16 year-old youth has been charged in connection with a robbery at the Mac’s Convenience store, located at 14 Paget Street in New Liskeard on Wednesday, January 11 at approximately 7 p.m.According to the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial
COBALT (Staff) — A woman was accosted and her purse was taken while walking on Silver Street in downtown Cobalt on Wednesday, January 11, shortly after 6 p.m., say the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.Police say the purse robber’s face was concealed at the time of
The Tri-Town Ski & Snowboard Village opening last weekend was a resounding success. From the left are Tri-Town Ski School snowboard instructor Andrea Burton, Lake Temagami-based brothers, Aedyn Leudke, his brother Connor Leudke and instructor Kitlyn Wong. Volunteers at the village say 32 children took part in Week One of
Area cadets hone skills at biathlon training exerciseSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter [gallery ids="15222,15221,15220"]DISTRICT — Despite cold temperatures and wind chills, ten cadets and their trainers took part in a biathlon training exercise on Saturday, January 14, at the Temiskaming Bullseye Club range facility near Twin Lakes.The Cadet
Hospice palliative care extends to Temiskaming HospitalDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Even as she neared the end of her own life, Beverly-Ann Boros wanted local hospital patients to experience dignity as they died.“She always cared about people more than she cared about herself,” said her
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with musician/multi-genre performer Terra Lightfoot, who is playing at the Classic Theater in Cobalt this coming weekend, Saturday, January 21.1. What is your full name?Terra Lightfoot.2. Where were you
