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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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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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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A STORY IN A SMALL PAINTING

Melissa Laporte of the Temiskaming Art Gallery (left) was the judge for the sixth Juried Postcard Exhibition now on display at the Englehart and Area Historical Museum. First place winner was Linda Mustard of Savard Township (centre) with her postcard painting titled Almost Home. The second place winner was Liz

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A royally good time

The Hillview United Church in Dymond Township celebrated the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The church dedicated its spring tea event Saturday, May 5, by holding a high tea to celebrate the May 19 royal wedding. Cucumber sandwiches, canapes, strawberries, scones and Devonshire cream were served by

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