Warming up to Winter
There’s nothing like roasting marshmallows over a campfire, especially in the middle of winter. Joanne Dionne of Evanturel Township stands with her campfire snow sculpture in her front yard winning her first place honours in the Englehart Winter Carnival Snow Sculpture contest. She said the idea originated from an
Twenty Questions with Tammy Flood
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with City of Temiskaming Shores Healthy Kids Community Challenge Coordinator Tammy Flood.1. What is your full name?
Fit for the Challenge
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_11751" align="alignleft" width="500"] Six-year-old Jackson Dougall of Temiskaming Shores connects with a “pitch” in a unique form of indoor baseball. The SportFun program at New Liskeard Public
THE BOYS OF WINTER
These men were enjoying some time together ice fishing on Lake Temiskaming recently while their wives and girlfriends were attending a baby shower. From the left are Marc Leveille, Ryan Bobor, Sean Lajeunesse and Marc MacDougall. They said the ice was at least a foot thick and despite the
Twenty Questions with Gordon (Gord) Christo
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with long-time New Liskeard skate sharpener Gordon (Gord) Christo).1. What is your full name?Gordon H.
CUTLASS CAPERS
Haileybury Public School hosted Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers professional performing artist Roger Sumners on Thursday, February 18 in the school’s gymnasium. He provided a three-day workshop to students involving theatrical movement, historical swordplay and pirating, of course. Pictured are Grade 3-4 students learning the fine art of swordsmanship. The workshops
CHILLY WALK
When temperatures dipped to minus 35 Celsius with an added wind chill factor in the Temiskaming region over the recent Family Day weekend most people stayed indoors, but not all. From the left are Haileybury walkers Sierra Van Zeumeren, Alexandra Blom and Megan Van Zeumeren. The Van Zeumeren sisters
Englehart carnival celebrates winter fun
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Take the sting out of winter with some spaghetti, skiing and snow in Englehart.They all figure into plans for this year’s carnival, which runs March 3 through 6.It’s a way to spur “community spirit” and lay the groundwork for expanded carnivals
DOG DAYS
Visitors to Temagami’s Shiverfest winter carnival February 20-21 were able to experience a unique outing. Brent Kramer from Ravens Adventures based in Cochrane brought his dog sleds to town and provided rides around a track next to the arena on Saturday and Sunday. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)
A jewel in Temiskaming
The Church of our Lady in Belle ValleeDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter BELLE VALLEE -- One of the most beautiful buildings in the district is located in a quiet but pretty corner of Temiskaming.To add to its importance in the history of the region, that building is