Local dancer on world stage
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter CASEY – There will be a Temiskaming connection to the Pan Am Games opening ceremonies.Victoria Rheaume, daughter of Paula Davey and Mike Rheaume of Casey Township, will be among the dancers performing in the July 10 spectacle.She’s kept details of the music, costuming
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Summer fun with Movie in the Park
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Cobalt is going to hold Movies in the Park, beginning Friday, July 17.The event will continue throughout the remainder of the season on a monthly basis.The first movie will be Jurassic Park.The event is being organized by the Cobalt recreation
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FESTIVITIES FRIENDS
Canada Day in Cobalt was once again celebrated with a large parade through the downtown on July 1. Friends from the Haileybury Heritage Museum braved the cool, wet weather to show their support with a colourful float adorned with flags and the nation’s colours. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)
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Student authors
ESCSM students publish book of stories and poemsSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Four Grade 12 high school students from Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie (ESCSM) have the unique advantage of having “published author” on their resumes.The students are Daphnée Lévesque, Raphy Falardeau, Dani Parent and
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Scenes from the 2015 Bikers Reunion
[gallery ids="8617,8616,8615,8614"]The 2015 Bikers Reunion enjoyed three warm, sun-filled days from June 26-28, bringing thousands of visitors to the area where just a few of the attractions and events were (clockwise from the top); the Jordan Szoke Extreme Trial Bikes demonstration; Sunday’s Terry Phippen Freedom Ride; Tom DePriest and
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Cobalt Celebrating Canada Day
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Cobalt will be showing its strong Canadian spirit on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, with a parade, a town-sponsored barbecue, games and more.The red and white maple leaf flag will be everywhere throughout the town during the Canada Day festivities.The parade
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Canada Day fireworks
Charlton celebrating 100th with a bangDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON -- Turning 100 will be a lot of fun for Charlton, and especially so because this pretty little town will be sharing its birthday celebrations with Canada.On July 1 Charlton plans to dish out its annual fireworks
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THE GREEN SCENE
Sisters Gabrielle (10, left) and Teaghan (7) Gibson from Twin Lakes were at Summerfest in downtown New Liskeard on Friday. They made bracelets that grew brighter in the light at the Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative booth, sponsored by Green Temiskaming. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)
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Twenty Questions with Dominique Hearn
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Eye SeeEye Learn program proponent, Dr. Dominique Pépin.1. What is your full name?Dominique Michelle
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Bikers Reunion/Summerfest this weekend
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Can you hear the rumble, rumble of thousands of motorcycles heading to Temiskaming for the 12th annual July long weekend Bikers Reunion and Summerfest celebrations?The Bikers Reunion and Summerfest is a busy time in Temiskaming Shores when
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