Twenty Questions with Terra Lightfoot
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with musician/multi-genre performer Terra Lightfoot, who is playing at the Classic Theater in Cobalt this coming weekend, Saturday, January 21.1. What is your full name?Terra Lightfoot.2. Where were you
True Canadian
Beavers may epitomize the Canadian spirit; they don’t mind winter so much as they have a thick fur coat that repels water to keep them snug and warm. This beaver was swimming recently in an open section of Sass Lake, near Cobalt. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)
New Skier
The smile says it all. Four year-old Chyler Christo was on skies for the first time during opening day at the Tri-Town Ski & Snowboard Village, on Saturday, January 14. She took to the sport like it was second nature to her, said her father Brandon Christo. (Staff photo
A WINTER’S TALE
The bear of the book title may have snored on, but fans were wide awake as library clerk Alison McCorkle read a tale at the New Liskeard library. Taking in last week’s preschool storytime were, from left, 17-month-old Jamie Knott, four-year-old John McLean, two-year-old Penelope Walford and four-year-old Lucian
Bright idea for bird-feeders
Enhancing your bird-feeder can be as easy as placing honey on toast and then spreading it with birdseed. This tasty treat for our feathered friends was the craft project for children taking part in the annual Kids’ Christmas Bird Count at the Hilliardton Marsh Saturday, January 7. Pictured here,
Interest soaring
Kids enjoy Christmas Bird Count at Hilliardton MarshDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_15098" align="alignleft" width="232"] Joanne Goddard is pictured here with an evening grosbeak captured for banding
All in the family
Big sister Kendall Eckensviller, 6, gave four-year-old brother Cooper a push as the New Liskeard pair took to the ice at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena. It was a popular spot during the Christmas holiday season. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)
ACFO-Témiskaming’s 22nd annual brunch this coming weekend
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There will be plenty of “joie de vivre” this coming weekend at Riverside Place.The French-speaking residents and organizations of south Temiskaming will gather together to enjoy a brunch and awards ceremony this coming Sunday, January 15 at the Riverside Place
MAKING TRACKS
The Haileybury branch of the Temiskaming Shores library has all the usual offerings – from books, CDs and DVDs to Internet access. But outdoor enthusiasts of all ages can also borrow snowshoes. The recreational equipment, sized for kids and adults, is provided through a partnership with the Healthy Kids
Travels with an artist
Laura Landers holding solo exhibition at Classic TheatreDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY -- Haileybury artist Laura Landers is now presenting an exhibition of art works titled Artistic Travels.The exhibition is taking place at the Mezzanine Gallery at the Cobalt Classic Theatre, and is open to the public