Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP - Sammy Morrow is four-years-old and lives in Coleman Township with his parents, Richard and Krystal, and his older brother Jason, age six.Sammy is a happy boy who attends St. Patrick School in Cobalt.However, he has a health challenge which means he has extra needs. While

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter BELLE VALLÉE - Double-barns, or twin barns, built side-by-side and joined by a passageway, are a unique adaptation of a barn structure which originates from Quebec.At one time several of these double-barns existed in the Casey Township and Brethour Township areas of Temiskaming.Evidence of that unique barn structure

By Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON/DACK - Andy and Dot Poupore love to dance.The couple, who live on the outskirts of Englehart, have been dancing since they met in the late 1950s.Through the years their partnership has resulted in many developments that have helped and entertained people across the district and beyond.From

Timiskaming Health Unit Public Health Promoter Laurel Beardmore spoke with students Cynthia Ridley (middle) and Natalie Bain about the hazards of tobacco usage at Northern College on March 21. Students were being asked to Take a Stand against tobacco usage to promote smoke-free policies at post-secondary institutions and to fill

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Over 100 staff and students at TDSS pulled up their socks to support a cause about inclusion and respect.“I first heard about the Lots of Socks awareness campaign from

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – The consequences of a simple foot blister left untreated can be dire for someone with diabetes.“Diabetes affects circulation and immunity, and over time the sensory nerves in the feet may be damaged,” said Ellen Ibey, executive director of the Temagami Family Health Team.“People with diabetes often

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Climbing on to the scales can be stressful, at any age.At the Temagami Family Health Team clinic, its youngest clients can do so in a little more comfort and efficiency.Nurse practitioner Nancy Presseault now examines babies – including recording their weights and measurements – using a

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HILLIARDTON — It was a green, feathery scene at the Hilliardton Marsh Research & Education Centre (HMREC) Saturday as volunteers killed two birds with one stone - but in a good way.HMREC volunteers held a St. Patrick’s Day bird-banding event