Celebrating Canada at Englehart Fall Fair
ENGLEHART (Staff) - The Englehart and Area Community Arena Complex will be the scene of the 108th annual Englehart Fall Fair Thursday, September 7, and Friday, September 8.The Englehart and District Agricultural Society volunteers are encouraging everyone to join them at the fair to view exhibits, listen to live entertainment
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On the road, Temiskaming-style
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Ninety years ago, the road linking Cochrane and Temiskaming to Southern Ontario was completed.And on Labour Day weekend in 1927, Northeastern residents who successfully navigated the rough-hewn Ferguson Highway were invited to a lavish party in Toronto.This weekend, that celebratory spirit will be restored –
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A fair Labour Day tradition in Charlton
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter CHARLTON – The Charlton Fall Fair may be turning 110 this weekend, but it still has a few new tricks up its entertainment sleeve.It’s introduced a scarecrow decorating contest, with team entries from families encouraged.The horseshoe pits at the fairgrounds have been refreshed, opening the door to some
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Boarding the bus, safely
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – “If you can see me, I can see you.”That was the catchphrase that Monique Quinton, who has been driving school bus for the past 15 years, kept repeating as rookie riders learned the ropes last week.Locating the danger zone around the bus – where the
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Up the river, with paddles
First Wabi Kayak Challenge deemed a successDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The first annual Wabi River Kayak Challenge drew a variety of spectators.Racers “even had cows cheering,” said Rick Demers of Timmins, minutes after winning the elite 10-kilometre sprint challenge that took kayakers past the Golf Course Road bridge and
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Blood donors wanted
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Canadian Blood Services is issuing a call for donors for the September 5-6 clinic in Temiskaming Shores.“The need for blood is constant,” said Joanne Drake, the agency’s territory manager, in an email.A total of 73 donors are still needed for the September 5 clinic and 76
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Wanted: Harvest Queen Pageant Contestants
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — When the air turns cool and the geese fly overhead, that means one thing, it’s Harvest Queen Pageant time.If you are a special person who wants to represent the agricultural community of South Temiskaming, you can register for the annual New Liskeard Fall Fair Harvest Queen
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Communication tower gets city approval
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES -- Temiskaming Shores council has given its support to the construction of a 50-metre (164-foot) lattice communication tower at the corner of Radley Hill Road and Highway 11 on the Kenworth property.The tower will be installed and operated by Xplornet Communications Inc. and Forbes Bros. Ltd.
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Discussing housing development
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES -- Vacant land in Dymond Township is being discussed as the site of a new rent-geared-to-income housing complex.At the meeting of the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) in Englehart Wednesday, August 16, the board discussed interest in the land in Temiskaming Shores at
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City advancing with townhouse support
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - Temiskaming Shores council is proceeding with the next step in support of a four-unit townhouse construction at 258 Farah Avenue which fronts on Edith Street in New Liskeard.City staff have been directed to prepare an amendment to the city's zoning by-law for consideration at its
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