BUILDING SURVIVAL SKILLS
It took a couple of days for kids at a March break day camp at the Elk Lake Eco Centre to construct winter shelters known as “quinzies.” But the results – as illustrated by builder Rebecca Morrow, 5, of Kerns – were cozy. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)
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A father, a son, and a treasure
[caption id="attachment_1022" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Reporter Darlene Wroe[/caption]This spring marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland from Germany as the Second World War came to an end.My stepfather was
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Twenty Questions with Ryan Burrows
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Skate Ontario Provincial Championship Gold Medalist Ryan Burrows who skates out of the Cobalt Coleman
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MARCH MARSHMALLOW
Eight-year-old Kristin Morrow enjoyed a toasted marshmallow on the final day of March break activities at the Elk Lake Eco Centre. For five days, kids had the opportunity to play – and learn – outdoors. Registration to the first-time program was free, but donations to the Elk Lake centre
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Twenty Questions with Corrie Brownlee
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services (NEOFACS) Autism Behavioral Consultant Corrie Brownlee.1. What is your full name? Corrie Danielle Brownlee.2. Where were you born? Englehart, Ontario.3. What connection do you have
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UNDER PRESSURE
Logan Thomas, a Grade 4 student at Kerns Public School (third from the left), finds himself under considerable pressure by (from the left) Logan Babin, Justin Deslaunais, Keagan Wabie and, in back, Patrick McKenzie from Kiwetin School in Quebec. The boys were participating in a basketball tournament February 26
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Twenty Questions with Reg Perron
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Road Legends Cruisers Northern Chapter lead organizer, Reg Perron.1. What is your full name?Rejean (Reg) Perron.2. Where were you born?Nedelec, Quebec .3. What organization are you involved with?Road Legends Cruisers North
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Walter Pape: Inspiration of Life art exhibition
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — When Walter Pape retired he wasn’t quite sure what direction his life would take away from the work world.If his current art exhibition in the Mezzanine Gallery at the Classic Theatre is an indication of where his post-work life has gone, it
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Developing the next Spielberg?
March break Junior Animator’s Camp for kidsSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Many parents might be happy to watch movies with their children during the March break, but there’s a group of children who are actually learning how to make movies from scratch during the Near North
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Free Falling
New Liskeard resident Troy Klawitter found big air on his snowboard as he soared high over jumps he and friends, Rob Ciraco and Austin Gilbert, constructed near Broadview Avenue in New Liskeard recently. The weekend weather was deemed perfect for snowboarding -- sunny with relatively warm temperatures. (Staff photo
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