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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Hardy Boys’ Contest opens Feb.26
Haileybury (Staff/special) – The Ghost of the Hardy Boys’ Writing Contest wishes to announce the launch day of Friday, February 26 for this annual opportunity. It is open to writers’ ages 8 to 19 years who live in the geographic area from Kirkland Lake to Temagami.This contest is
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Twenty Questions with Deandra Baskey-Gaudaur
This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with the Peer Spokesperson with the Temiskaming R-Word Spread the Word to End The Word campaign, Deandra Baskey-Gaudaur.Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter
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