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
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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
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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
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Earlton woman a finalist for $10,000 for charity
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP — When you think of a “nice person” what comes to mind?Are they kind, community minded, see the best in people, offering help with a social conscience?Then Earlton resident Alaya Robert certainly fits
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Marking 20 years of helping victims of crime
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Twenty years ago, a group of trained volunteers in southern Temiskaming began responding to victims of crime and tragedy.The organization known as Victim Crisis Assistance Temiskaming South in 1997 has since grown.Today, it’s called Victim Services of Temiskaming and District, and is part of a province-wide
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Zubycks, One Foot Forward named Citizen of the Year
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The legacy of one young boy will benefit children in the Temiskaming Shores area for years to come.Two-year-old Greyson Zubyck died suddenly in the arms of his parents John and Shelly Zubyck December 25, 2015.A few months
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Q & A with…
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - This week’s Q&A features Temiskaming Shores Bicycle Friendly Communities Committee member Linda St. Cyr.
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Summer plans for Charlton Heritage Centre
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK - The Municipality of Charlton and Dack has received funding approval for a summer student to oversee the Charlton Heritage Centre this summer.The Canada Summer Student 2017 program will provide 50 per cent funding for the eight-week position.Deputy clerk-treasurer Gisele Belanger said
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Mock disasters bring emergency readiness home
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – And you think you’re having a bad day.A variety of scenarios played out in Temiskaming Shores on a recent day in May.A would-be thief was injured while trying to steal copper wire. A safety presentation was interrupted when a skid steer backed over a bystander.
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Beauchamp legacy helping cancer patients
By Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Local cancer patients are benefiting from the legacy of a Temiskaming Shores man.Raymond Beauchamp, better known as Bee Bee, died in July 2016 at the age of 64.Donations in his honour have enabled Temiskaming Hospital to buy a pharmacy-grade freezer.It stores a particular drug that’s
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