WONDER-FALL WEEKEND
The Thanksgiving weekend weather was perfect at the Craig Haven Farm and Gardens pumpkin patch on Saturday, October 9. Visitors from across the north took part in activities including …
Project Lifesaver hones in on the lost
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A chirping radio receiver and transmitters that look like wristwatches can save lives. Temiskaming and Kirkland Lake OPP officers are now …
Coleman resident named school trustee
TIMMINS (Staff) – A retired teacher with experience on municipal council and in other community roles is the newest trustee on District School Board Ontario North East. Larry …
Keepers of the Circle honours MMIWG
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — In a show of action and solidarity, a small group of Indigenous women from the Keepers of the Circle walked through the streets …
New scholarship recognizes former Cobalt mayor
COBALT (Staff) – At a Celebration of Life for former Cobalt Mayor Tina Sartoretto, Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. announced a special scholarship for students in the Temiskaming region heading to …
Long-time Englehart fire chief looks back and ahead
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Long-time fire chief Tom Henderson stepped down from his position at the end of August. Bill Laurila is the new chief for the Englehart …
District sees sudden uptick in cases
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After a quiet summer on the COVID-19 front, eight cases – all but one in southern Temiskaming – were reported last …
Grand opening held for Bear Island Police Station
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter BEAR ISLAND — Community leaders, dignitaries and members of the Temagami First Nation (TFN) attended the grand opening of the Bear Island Police Station …
Historic steam crane chugs down the road
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – The Earlton Steam and Antique Society recently bid farewell to a unique heritage treasure – but it is going to a …
Fall Fair brings people together in person and online
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – A couple of days of nice weather combined with a strong online presence helped the 2021 New Liskeard Fall Fair connect …