“Blessed to have it”
Twenty years for Temiskaming FoundationDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES -- The Temiskaming Foundation held a twentieth birthday party Friday, October 17, celebrating a successful journey so far with over $1 million granted to local charities and non-profit groups in the community.The event took place at the
ON THE MARCH
On a warm, sunshine filled morning, Sunday, November 2, members of the Royal Canadian Legion Haileybury Branch 54, along with Algonquin Regiment 2344 Army Cadets and the Haileybury Pipe and Drum Band marched from the Legion to the Haileybury St. Paul’s Anglican Church followed by lunch at the branch
ON MILITARY HISTORY
Bun Eckensviller, the president of Branch 33 of the Royal Canadian Legion in New Liskeard, donated a book to the New Liskeard branch of the public library on October 10. Legion Ontario Command Military Service Recognition Book, Volume One outlines the service details of about 150 Ontarians who served
Maasai Choir comes to Haileybury this week
DISTRICT (Staff) — The En-kata choir from Tanzania, East Africa will be coming to the Haileybury Baptist Church with their “Why Such Fear?” tour on Friday, October 24 at 7 p.m.This musical performance will feature songs written by the Massai and performed in both their native languages of
Moon illuminating Temagami music scene
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – A Hamilton-born musician who has caught the eye of Canadian rockers Rush, among others, is coming to Temagami.Jacob Moon will headline an October 18 concert at the Bunny Miller Theatre at the Welcome Centre.The singer-songwriter has released ten CDs since 1997.But he was
TRACC VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
The Temiskaming Rod and Custom Club (TRACC) annual Drag ‘N Fly quarter-mile races held at the Earlton Regional Airport was another success this past August due in large part to volunteer help. TRACC hands out an award each year to the person who goes above and beyond during the
FALL BLUR
The Temiskaming Rod and Custom Club (TRACC) and Kirkland Lake’s Team Northern Throttle got together September 27 to stage drag races for ATVs, motorcycles and snowmobiles at the Earlton airport. Drivers sped past the fall colours on a 500-foot grass field at the west end of the runway on
Far and wide
Days of regional appreciation for Culture[caption id="attachment_4759" align="alignleft" width="500"] Kassidy England, left, and Amanda Quenneville had a chance to shine on stage at the Cobalt Classic Theatre September 28 as they showcased
Political commentary in art exhibition
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY -- Cochrane artist Gunhild Hotte was present at the Temiskaming Art Gallery in Haileybury Sunday, September 14 for the reception of her current art exhibition, The Last Train To Cochrane.Ms. Hotte’s exhibition is political in nature, expressing her memories and thoughts regarding the
Culture Days are back!
Over 50 activities taking place in Temiskaming region September 26-28DISTRICT (Staff) — For three days residents of the Temiskaming region will be treated to over 50 different cultural activities when Culture Days takes place Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28.The Temiskaming Culture Day extravaganza is part