Breathing new life into local culture
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Little critters are supporting big plans in Temagami.Up to 15 people have been meeting at the Temagami Train Station every other Sunday afternoon to build houses for brown bats."This is their summer home," said Ray Richmond, a retired contractor in Temagami who's sharing his skills with
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Cobalt High students reuniting on long weekend
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor COBALT – Former students of Cobalt High School (CHS) will get together over the Civic holiday weekend to share memories and a few laughs.“We are welcoming everyone home for this wonderful get together. It has been a few years since
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Mini rail cars roll through Temiskaming
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — A convoy of mini rail cars, commonly called putt putts, rolled along the rails of South Temiskaming turning heads wherever they stopped along their journey from North Bay to Hearst.They were used to inspect train tracks and are now being used as a hobby vehicle by
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Crash survivor knows impact of blood donation
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – To Nicki Duke, the knowledge that blood can save a life is more than simply academic.Four years ago, the Temiskaming woman was a passenger on a motorcycle that struck a bear on Highway 65 about 20 kilometres outside New Liskeard.She sustained multiple injuries and surgeries,
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When a dip in the lake is more than just fun
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - Adrienne Gullekson sees a lot of the area during the summer months.The Timiskaming Health Unit public health inspector does the rounds on area beaches to sample the water in order to alert the public if the Escherichia coli (E. coli) levels are higher than the acceptable
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Family fun at annual Day in the Park
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor ENGLEHART – Great weather, great times, a great day.“Overall, Day in the Park went impeccably,” said Candace Pritchard.“We had an even stronger turnout than last year. With the lovely weather, it was great to see everyone of all ages enjoying the activities we had to offer,” said Englehart’s
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TFN multiuse facility under construction
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter BEAR ISLAND – The Bear Island population will surge this summer as construction of the long awaited multiuse facility gets underway.But work took a brief pause late last week, as high temperatures and heavy smoke from forest fires settled on to Bear Island.Temagami First Nation (TFN) has offered
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TDSS raises $14,000-plus for student’s family
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – In just two months, Timiskaming District Secondary students and staff have raised more than $14,000 to help a member of the school community.The funds will support the family of Vicky Presseault Pineau, the mother of Grade 12 student Bailey Pineau.She requires a double-lung transplant and the
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Call out for blood donors
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Nicki Duke understands better than most the value of a blood donation.In 2014, she was seriously injured when the motorcycle on which she was a passenger struck a bear on Highway 65 West.She required life-saving surgery and at least seven transfusions of blood products.Today, the Temiskaming
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Reviewing the 2344 Algonquin Cadets
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - Boots were polished, the uniforms were crisply presented and nary a hair was out of place as the 2344 Algonquin Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps celebrated they’re 69th Annual Review at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena on Saturday, June 9.This youth organization affiliated with Cadets
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