Elk Lake bridge dedicated to fallen OPP officer
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter JAMES TOWNSHIP — A lasting tribute to a fallen OPP officer came in the form of a bridge naming ceremony in the heart of the …
Haileybury Block Party moving around the corner
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A summer event in Haileybury is changing dates, location, and organizers. The fourth edition of the Haileybury Block Party will take place September 7. It’ll …

NEW FRIENDS
The Englehart Agriculture Society spring animal Buy, Sell and Trade was at the Englehart fairgrounds May 4. Kathy Glinker of Hilliardton (left) had lop-eared rabbits that attracted the attention …
Cobalt landfill Amnesty Week postponed
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Amnesty Week for landfill tipping fees for Cobalt residents has been postponed for 2024. Council plans to review the program …
Porcupine, THU submit merger application to province
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The boards overseeing the Timiskaming and Porcupine health units have formally submitted a merger application to the provincial government. “Nothing has …

SHOPPING SPREE
Shoppers could find a little bit of everything April 26 and 27 at the Club Lions D’Earlton’s annual garage sale. Displaying three of the dolls donated for sale were Lions …
Temagami Foundation lottery in fifth year
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The fifth annual Truck N Boat Lottery, organized by the Temagami Community Foundation, is gaining momentum as the Early Bird draw approaches …
Spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign underway
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A spring campaign for COVID-19 vaccination for some Temiskaming residents has begun. People aged 65 and up are eligible for a shot, said …

GRACKLE BANDING
The Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Centre held a public bird banding and nest box clean up event on April 20. Kobe Pouliot holds a common grackle just after …

Laura Jibb celebrates 100 years
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Laura Jibb crossed the century mark on April 21. A resident of Extendicare in Haileybury, she was treated to …