HEAT ON FOR MUSEUM FUNDRAISING
John Emrick was manning the barbecue at the fundraising yardsale and barbecue for the Englehart and Area Historical Museum recently. The event was held to raise funds to repair the lift at the museum. (Staff photo by Darlene Wroe)
FIRST TRAINING OFFICER
Gregg Miller, centre, is Temiskaming Shores’ first fire training officer. Mr. Miller, a city employee in public works and recreation, has been a volunteer firefighter in New Liskeard for nine years. In 2009, he was promoted to captain and in 2012 was named volunteer training officer. “He brings a
New Liskeard’s downtown core gets new bike racks
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD —New Liskeard’s downtown core has eight new bike racks in the hopes they will increase street traffic, welcome and encourage cycling and, more importantly, boost sales for local businesses.The New Liskeard Business Improvement Association (BIA) installed and covered the costs for the
City hiring engineering intern
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The city is getting a little extra engineering help.It’s hiring an engineering technician-technologist intern for one year.The intern will verify existing data on the municipality’s infrastructure and property and fill any information gaps as part of its asset management planning.The new hire
STRIDES FOR CHANGE
About three dozen walkers – plus a beagle and a kid’s wagon – made their way along the New Liskeard boardwalk and through downtown June 20 in the sixth annual walk for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The walk puts the issue of impaired driving and its consequences in the
Game day bridging research needs
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Playing bridge, like crosswords and other games, exercises the mind.And that may reduce the risk of developing dementia, says the Alzheimer Society of Canada.A marathon bridge session, therefore, was a fitting way to raise the profile of Alzheimer’s and also some money to
Saying it with flowers
A garden of pink petunias has once again been established in Cobalt on the hill beside the Fraser House to pay tribute to breast cancer survivors everywhere. Pictured here (from left to right) are: Cobalt-Coleman Lions Club member Shirley Gilson (whose club helped to support the project); Sarah Smith
Tag sale increase a pet project
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The question is not “How much is that doggie in the window?” but “How many?”The city and its animal control officer are on a campaign to have pet owners buy tags to register their dogs and cats as
SWIM SUPPORT
The Temiskaming Northern Loons swim club recently held a successful fundraising barbecue in Temiskaming Shores. Making sure passersby noticed the event were club members, from the left, Liam Hopkins, Logan Ettles, Benny Trajkowicz, Hallen Ettles, Chloe Johnston, Danika Bigras, Grace Milette, Callista Laffrenier and supporter Tearvyn Saylor. (Staff photo
New look for victim services
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The name may have changed but the mission of a volunteer-driven organization remains the same – to help victims of crime and tragedy in Temiskaming.It’s now known as Victim Services of Temiskaming and District, and recently adopted the logo used by similar organizations across