Winter woes

After people in Temiskaming were lulled by a greener, warm December, January arrived with a wallop as a winter storm pelted the region this past Sunday, January 10 bringing heavy snowfall, high winds and freezing temperatures. Marcel Chartrand is pictured the next day clearing snow from a driveway on

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Bird info taking flight in Christmas counts

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter [gallery ids="10934,10932"]HILLIARDTON -– At the Hilliardton Marsh, visitors may have been humming The Twelve Days of Christmas – but with a twist.Rather than swans a-swimming, French hens and the proverbial partridge in a pear tree, young birders were spotting chickadees, grosbeaks, and blue jays.

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Twenty Questions with Stéphanie Lamothe

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with New Liskeard Business Improvement Association (BIA) Coordinator Stéphanie Lamothe.1. What is your full name?Stéphanie Lynn

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Classic Theatre spotlighting entertainment from far and near

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- The winter season at the Classic Theatre in Cobalt is getting off on the right foot with the Ballet Jörgen performing Friday, January 15.Fantastical costumes and sets will be featured in this surreal and exciting performance.British

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caJanuary 13, 2016Arts & EntertainmentClassic Theatre, cobalt

Ballet Jörgen performing excerpts from Bouffania

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Ballet Jörgen will be coming to the Classic Theatre in Cobalt this Friday, January 15.Best known for their Nutcracker performance, Ballet Jörgen will be presenting an adapted show at the Classic Theatre with all 18 of its dancers participating.Classic Theatre general

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caJanuary 13, 2016Arts & EntertainmentClassic Theatre, cobalt

TAG beginning year with collaborative exhibition

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES -- Local artist Bruce Cull is one of the top prize-winners in a juried art exhibition featuring artists from both Northeastern Ontario and Northwestern Quebec.The exhibition will be opening at the Temiskaming Art Gallery (TAG) on January 18 and continue until February

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caJanuary 13, 2016Arts & EntertainmentTemiskaming Art Gallery

RESERVED SEATING

January 2 was just the second icy outing for four-year-old Shay Duguay of New Liskeard. She was accompanied around the Haileybury arena at a public skating session by mom Brie Ann Duguay and Anna Sawicki, at left. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

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Axe-throwing competition a hit

NEW LISKEARD (Staff) -- Award winners have been announced for the popular axe-throwing competition in downtown New Liskeard during the Village Noel November 26 to 28.Award winners were: Jason Plouffe (first place) with 20 points and a prize of $100; Mohamed Khayzuran (second place) with 19 points and

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CHRISTMAS DAY 2015

December 25, 2015 was a rare Green Christmas in Temiskaming. Pictured here as Santa on his motorcycle that day is Jeff Thompson of Temiskaming Shores and in the background are his “elves”. From left: Renée Chartrand, Angelina Chartrand, and Krista Ouellette. (Supplied photo)

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caJanuary 6, 2016Arts & Entertainment

Premier canoe destination

Ontario Tourism promoting Temagami experienceSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — The Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) is promoting green travel, or adventure tourism to international markets and they have Temagami in their sites.During the Thursday, December 12 regular council meeting, OTMPC Marketing Consultant Steve Bruno

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Winter woes

Bird info taking flight in Christmas counts

Twenty Questions with Stéphanie Lamothe

Classic Theatre spotlighting entertainment from far and near

Ballet Jörgen performing excerpts from Bouffania

TAG beginning year with collaborative exhibition

RESERVED SEATING

Axe-throwing competition a hit

CHRISTMAS DAY 2015

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