Latchford marks 110th in sawdust style
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There’s a lot of history packed into the little town of Latchford.And that history – and a glimpse into the community’s future – will be celebrated later this week when Latchford marks the 110th anniversary of its incorporation on July 15, 1907.“We’ve been working on
Steam show powers working history
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For more than four decades, the chugging, sputtering sounds of yesteryear were heard once again outside Earlton.They’ll be back this weekend for the 43rd annual edition of the Rod Inglis Memorial Earlton Steam and Antique Show.Visitors to the July 15-16 show can see in action
Summerfest ’17 weathers change
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Drizzle and a little dazzle distinguished Summerfest ’17.Conditions were sometimes damp for the first day of the downtown festivities.It forced the relocation of kids’ inflatables to the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena June 30, and shoppers and strollers occasionally ducked for cover.Skies were dark on Canada
Temagami area attracts hundreds for Canada Day
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI - Throughout Temagami on Canada Day there was a bustle of people everywhere, celebrating, having fun, sharing and enjoying the unique scenery of the area.Town chief administrative officer Pat Cormier was the main organizer of the event which drew people from throughout the area to take part.The
Celebrating Canada together
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT-COLEMAN-LATCHFORD - The Cobalt Community Hall was the opening scene of Canada Day for Cobalt, Coleman Township and Latchford.All three mayors- Cobalt’s Tina Sartoretto, Coleman’s Dan Cleroux and George Lefebvre of Latchford -along with many councillors of the three municipalities, were present for the Mayors’ and Councillors’ Breakfast.People
2344 Cadets celebrate outstanding year
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – “This evening has been absolutely awesome. You guys are amazing.”Those words of encouragement came from reviewing officer Lieutenant Commander Sabrina Vachon at the 2344 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps 68th annual review.Held June 3 at
Ladies Night Out gives back to Community Cancer Care
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — While it was billed as a fun night out for women in the Temiskaming region, it has more serious overtones, including supporting local cancer patients.The fifth annual Ladies Night Out fundraiser at the Horne Granite Club (HGC) raised $19,000 for the Community Cancer Care program,
Logging rooted in Little Claybelt history
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Before there was farming in the Little Claybelt, there was logging.A glimpse into the industry, from its early days to the mid-20th century, is the subject of a new exhibit at the Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum.The opening of the New Liskeard museum for the summer
Growing together as a community
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - A community garden is taking shape in Englehart.The 1st Englehart Girl Guides of Canada held an official launch of the community garden Wednesday evening, June 14.The Englehart and area children, along with their parents, family, friends, town representatives and other community members dug into the garden
Bronze ride for city recognized
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – When the idea of a non-motorized trail spanning the city was first raised in 2005, “we knew it would be a rocky road,” said Jeff St. Cyr.But the project overcame criticism and fears about its safety, and found an ally in the municipality, said St.