First Bikers Meet draws 300 to 400
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TIMISKAMING FIRST NATION – Organizers are continuing to assess a fledgling bikers’ event in Timiskaming First Nation on Canada Day weekend.That will determine whether Timiskaming First Nation (TFN) hosts a second Bikers Meet, said event coordinator Alex Millette.“It was a good turnout for the first year,” said Millette.He
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Returning to farm country for a day
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Plan a field trip August 11.That’s the date of the second annual Day in Farm Country.Coordinated by the Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance, the event enables the public to drop by six farming operations and learn where their food comes from.The tours are free. If they
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Englehart extending park invitation
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – What better way to spend a summer day than relaxing in the park?Englehart is offering just that this weekend, and throwing in entertainment and refreshments.Englehart’s annual Day in the Park runs July 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Centennial Park.“It’s a free, family
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ESCSM writers produce Jungle Gym Junkies
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - For the fifth year, students of École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie have had their works published in an anthology from the creative writing class of Alex Bain.This year’s edition, titled Jungle Gym Junkies, is available at Chat Noir in New Liskeard where the book was launched
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POSTING A MESSAGE
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Mining museum opens new season with facelift
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter COBALT – New exhibits and new spaces will greet visitors as the Cobalt Mining Museum opens for another season and continues its transformation.“The folks of Cobalt are proud to have this quality of a museum,” said Cobalt Mayor Tina Sartoretto.“You’ve done a superb job,” she said, congratulating board
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Figure, Face and Form at the Classic
COBALT (Staff) – Figure, Face and Form is on display at the Classic Theatre in Cobalt until June 29.The Temiskaming Palette and Brush Club’s approximately 22 members were encouraged to share their artistic vision and interpretation of the theme Figure,
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RCMP gallops onto the Fall Fair grounds
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — One of the most iconic symbols of Canada, the world renowned Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride, arrived in New Liskeard last week to the sheer delight of area residents.The 36 jet-black horses and riders in
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Trails connecting neighbours and friends
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - There are many trails throughout the area, but the Nastawgan Trail system is one that attracts attention across the province and beyond.Murray and Vicky Muir, the president and treasurer of Nastawgan Trails Inc., respectively, are ready to provide information to anyone who is preparing to launch
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VOCAL FUNDRAISER
An estimated $11,000 was raised at a May 26 evening at the Cobalt-Haileybury Curling Club to assist a Temiskaming Shores woman in need of a double lung transplant. The fundraiser featured a silent auction, food, draws and live music by half a dozen local bands and performers, including Kelly Adams
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