GRACKLE BANDING
The Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Centre held a public bird banding and nest box clean up event on April 20. Kobe Pouliot holds a common grackle just after …
Laura Jibb celebrates 100 years
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Laura Jibb crossed the century mark on April 21. A resident of Extendicare in Haileybury, she was treated to …
Library and supporters welcome new funding
Steve Larocque Speaker Editor ELK LAKE – The James Township Public Library is set up nicely for the next year thanks to new funding. And it wasn’t found …
FOOD GATHERERS
Volunteers with the Englehart and Area Food Bank collected donations from visitors to the Earlton Farm Show held April 12-13 at the Rosaire and Wilfred Paiement Centre. Working on …
Evanturel Harvest to Home Market returning for 2024
EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP (Staff/Special) – The Evanturel Harvest to Home Market is returning for another year. The Community Events and Activities Committee (CEAC), chaired by Councillor Barbara Beachey, has …
Learning about Northern’s unique programs
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An open house at the Haileybury campus of Northern College attracted high energy and interest from about 40 new …
Earlton Farm Show springing to life
EARLTON (Staff) – Producers, rural dwellers and anyone looking for a little agricultural insight can make their way to the Earlton arena later this week. The 2024 edition …
James Township library announcing $59,500 grant
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter JAMES TOWNSHIP — The James Township Public Library in Elk Lake is hosting an Open House to officially announce an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) …
Popping up at playgrounds
Now that the snow has basically disappeared, kids are appearing at area playgrounds. The playground at the Algonquin Regiment Memorial Beach Park in New Liskeard attracted this group of …
Temagami health team donates fitness equipment to Lodge
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Armed with the knowledge that seniors who exercise are happier and healthier, the Temagami Family Health Team (TFHT) has donated a …