Koch family receives provincial honours
GUELPH (Special) – A mainstay of Temiskaming's agricultural community has received provincial recognition.The Koch family of Koch Farms/Agri Sales Inc. outside Earlton is one of 11 recipients this year of the BMO Ontario Farm Family Award from the Ontario Plowmen's Association.In announcing this year's winners,
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Dogs and their families to Bark in the Park
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Nail care, complimentary beverages, and a workout – it's all in a dog day's outing for four-legged friends at Englehart's Bark in the Park.The second annual event, which caters to all things canine-related, runs this weekend at Englehart's ballfields.But
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Harvest Queen heads to CNE event
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — New Liskeard Agricultural Society Fall Fair Harvest Queen, Brayden D’Arcey looks forward to making memories at the CNE this week.She is heading to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs competition being held in Toronto August 17-19.“I have had the opportunity to grow
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Age-friendly summer on tap
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The city's age-friendly initiative isn't taking a summer break.It's offering opportunities for older adults to try a new sport, learn a little and socialize a lot in the coming weeks and months.In the month of August, older adults can play a few holes of golf for
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Civic Holiday weekend charges tally 168
DISTRICT (Staff) – The Civic Holiday weekend was a hot one for the public and a busy one for police.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police laid 168 charges between August 3 and 6 as they patrolled the area's roads, waterways and trails.They included two for stunt driving.In one case, officers were conducting
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Frog’s Breath Foundation names recipients for 2018
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Frog’s Breath Foundation has released its list of donation recipients for 2018.Frog’s Breath Foundation is a not-for-profit private charitable foundation established in 1998 by Peter Grant Sr. to support local organizations and residents within the District of Temiskaming.Funds raised through a charity golf tournament held
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Peter Ramsay marks 50 years of practicing law
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — After five decades as a lawyer, Peter Ramsay is still going to the office each day at the age of 81 and loving it.What amazes most people about Ramsay is he’s as strong and hard working as ever.“Fifty years and you are still looking good,
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Temagami recognizes Senior of ’18
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami's senior of the year has been active on the trails and in the kitchen."His accomplishments are numerous," said Mayor Lorie Hunter as she presented the award to Doug Adams July 26.But the mayor singled out two for which Adams may be best known.He's spent countless
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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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