Roads, lighting was on James’ agenda
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – James Township’s reeve characterized 2015 in the municipality as “business as usual.”The municipality resurfaced three streets and plans work on another one in 2016, said Reeve Terry Fiset.The new year will be brighter, thanks to the installation of energy-efficient LED
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign needs volunteer help
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Salvation Army Christmas Kettle bell is ringing for donations and volunteer help.It is ringing for support from everyone in the Temiskaming region.The Christmas Kettle Campaign has officially begun in the Temiskaming region and while people are out
BANKING ON YOUR SUPPORT
From the left are North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services Resource Worker Lise Desjardins and TD Canada Trust Branch Manager Kelly White standing near the Christmas Angel program donation box. People can bring new toys for children up to 18 years-of-age to the bank anytime before December 23
Cobalt thanks Agnico Eagle with renaming of library
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_10630" align="alignleft" width="500"] Agnico Eagle unveiled a plaque on the former Bank of Nova Scotia building in downtown Cobalt on Thursday,
Almost There
Community Support for Syrian refugees increases as local couple pledges to support a second familySue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — When millions of people around the world and here in Temiskaming saw the body of a three-year-old Syrian refugee boy washed up lifeless on a
A gift for every child
NEOFACS Christmas Angel Program needs your helpSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — “Every child should have a gift under the tree at Christmas,” said McDonald’s owners Sharron and Peter Graydon who are promoting the Christmas Gift of Love program in conjunction with the North East
Englehart applying for more infrastructure funds
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Even as water and sewer line upgrades take place in lane ways in Englehart, the town is already looking forward to the next stage of the ongoing water and sewer infrastructure upgrades in the town.Council has given staff approval to apply for
City seeking extension for waterfront project
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is hoping for a little more time to complete a $2.2 million waterfront refurbishment.Under an agreement with the funding agencies – the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund and FedNor, each contributing $1 million – the work is to be completed
Fit for duty
OPP Fitness challenge promoted at Temiskaming detachmentSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_10537" align="alignleft" width="500"] Temiskaming Detachment OPP Staff Sergeant Athena Lacarte shows her strength by pushing a weighted
Falling for injury prevention
DISTRICT (Special/Staff) – Temiskaming is taking another step towards preventing seniors from suffering life-threatening falls.The Timiskaming Health Unit is joining its four counterparts in the Northeast as well as other community agencies in the Stay on Your Feet initiative.It’ll include education campaigns alerting older adults to the