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.
City OKs splash pad partnership in principle
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has approved in principle a proposal to partner with the Rotary Club of Temiskaming Shores and Area on a splash pad.The $200,000 recreational venue would be located on the New Liskeard waterfront. It would offer water play features - such as giant buckets
355 Polaris Squadron holds 33rd annual review
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - The Englehart and Area Community Arena Complex was the scene of the 355 Polaris Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets 33rd Annual Ceremonial Review on Saturday, June 3.Twenty-six air cadets presented a ringing display of formations, marching, salutes
New Liskeard MS Walk about the “possible”
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - The impossible we did yesterday, the difficult we do tomorrow might be a phrase that describes Dan Allaire and the people who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS).Multiple sclerosis is classified as an autoimmune disease of the
Communication, advocacy for the hard of hearing
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Hearing loss is the most common physical disability – and the fastest growing –in Canada, North America and the world, says Kim Scott.It can also be profoundly isolating, said Scott, executive director