SPREAD THE WORD
Members of the Temiskaming Spread the Word to End the Word committee targeting the R-word, “retard”, and its usage set up a table at Timiskaming Shores Secondary School on Wednesday, March 2, which was declared an official campaign day in Temiskaming Shores by City of Temiskaming Shores council. From
TSMHA CAR DRAW WINNER
The Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) annual Car Draw winner of a brand new 2016 Sonic was Joe Symons. From the left, are Wilson Chevrolet Pontiac Buick GMC Sales Consultant Ron Desjardins, TSMHA President Hugo Rivet, and Karlee Symons, accepting the car on behalf of her father on
Northdale Manor fundraising for a new generator
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — When the power goes out at the Northdale Manor, it is definitely not funny. In fact it is quite hazardous for the 70 residents who can’t rely on the elevator service and who have to find their way down the stairs in
OPP remind residents of Snowmobile and Ice Safety
DISTRICT (Staff) — The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning residents to be aware of snowmobile and ice safety as weather conditions continue to change in the region.Police say snowmobiling is a popular activity and knowing how to properly operate your snowmobile is important
Blood donors surpass 130-unit mark
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Despite worries about turnout, South Temiskaming residents rolled up their sleeves at the recent blood donor clinic.Joanne Drake, regional territory manager for Canadian Blood Services, extended “a huge thank you” to the community.One day before the March 1 clinic, she’d issued an urgent
ACTIVE LIVING EQUIPMENT
The City of Temiskaming Shores Healthy Kids Community Challenge has provided funding to purchase snowshoes and walking poles that can be loaned out from the Waterfront Pool Fitness Centre and the Haileybury Public Library. This has proven to be very popular, as 117pairs of snowshoes have been loaned out
OUTSTANDING OFFICERS
The Temiskaming Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has awarded Temiskaming Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Constables Wyatt Hopkins and Tara Norris Outstanding Officer Award plaques for their dedication to keeping impaired drivers off area roads. MADD recognized the police officers’ efforts while conducting patrols, responding to calls
Successful fundraiser for Francine St. Cyr raises $17,000
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — A Valentine’s Day fundraiser dance and silent auction event called “Our Heart is On For Frankie” raised $17,000 for Haileybury cancer patient Francine St. Cyr.The mega fundraiser was held on one of the coldest nights of the year in south Temiskaming, but
Cobalt hoping for change for heritage and cultural groups
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Cobalt council has created a strategic plan and established some strategic objectives.The town has four main objectives which it lists as: provide high quality services; showcase historical and cultural assets; create a helpful and welcoming culture; and attract and retain businesses.Each
Mainly seniors affected – Social housing income limits adjusted
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Approximately 13 households in the south part of the district (Englehart, Earlton and Elk Lake) might be impacted by a change in legislation which changes the income limit to qualify for social housing.Another 26 households in the north part of