SPRING SPRUCE-UP
Volunteer Maureen Goddard took advantage of sunny weather to clean up the flowerbeds at the Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum. As the museum prepares to open for the summer, it’ll stage a fundraising yard sale May 28. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)
Haileybury man accepts smoke-free challenge and $500
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After smoking for about 20 years, why did Kyle Flaxey quit?“Mostly because of my two-and-a-half-year-old son,” said the Haileybury man.He has remained smoke-free since the first week of April.But that initial seven-day period qualified him for the Canadian Cancer Society’s
Clarifying wording on church snow removal policy
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Cobalt council has deferred a decision regarding the clearing of snow away from the front of churches.At council’s regular meeting Tuesday, April 26, there was a difference of opinion between the intention and wording of a previous statement on clearing of snow
Cruiser full of good will
The annual Cobalt/Coleman/Latchford and Area Food Bank Cram-A-Cruiser event, held on Friday, May 13 outside the New Liskeard Walmart, was a huge success. People coming out of the store donated non-perishable food items and cash. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Services Officer Rene Taylor said, “We can’t keep up
From newcomer to Senior of the Year in nine years
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Englehart council has chosen Joan Annand as this year’s Senior of the Year.Mrs. Annand will be presented with a certificate by the town during the first Music in the Park event this year on Saturday, June 11.Mrs.
Barry Phippen awarded Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Bikers Reunion lead organizer, Barry Phippen, has been awarded the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) for his work with the Community Cancer Care program and for bringing recognition to the South Temiskaming region.When you surround yourself
VITAL SERVICE
The Canadian Blood Services (CBS) hosted a blood donor clinic at Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) on Tuesday, April 26 from 1-7 p.m.. The goal for the clinic is 155 units, according to CBS Supervisor Heather Fantin. She said, “We always reach our goal here in this region.” Temiskaming
Drawing cultural communities together
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DYMOND -- Four communities of people living around Lake Temiskaming met for the seventh time since 2011 in a long-term objective of “Building Ties Among Us In Temiskaming.”The First Nations, Quebec francophones, Ontario francophones, and anglophones gathered Wednesday, April 13
Snow clearance expectations during in storms
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK -- While it is hoped that the season is over for winter storms, Municipality of Charlton and Dack staff and council had some comments to make about calls from the public about road clearance expectations during a recent severe storm.Public works superintendent
SPRING CLEANUP
Englehart resident Jessie Harman was taking advantage of the recent warm, sunny weather by doing a little spring cleanup raking leaves at a friend’s place on 9th Avenue last Friday, April 29. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)