LORRAIN RALLY
The Protect Lorrain Valley Coalition held a rally at the Haileybury waterfront on August 22 to voice opposition to proposals to erect wind turbines in the valley. Linda Roberts, chair of the Coalition, said the turnout was “amazing, this just shows you the community spirit of the area.” The
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Love of learning
Englehart Library partners with Literacy council to promote learningSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — A unique partnership has been formed between the Englehart Public Library and the Literacy Council of South Temiskaming (LCST) aiming to promote the love of learning to people in Englehart and the surrounding
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City seeking funds to complete STATO trail
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has plans to extend the STATO trail – if the province can offer a financial helping hand.If it wins funding under a new initiative promoting cycling, Temiskaming Shores can “come very close to the completion of the STATO trail
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Cobalt, Coleman and Latchford have economic development officer
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- An economic development officer has been chosen by the Town of Cobalt, Coleman Township and the Town of Latchford.Michelle Anderson, who was acting as an economic development officer in Temagami, has been chosen to fill the position, according to Cobalt Mayor Tina
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Creating an age-friendly community
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Transportation where and when you need it. Recreation. Finding the services you require. Respect.They’re among the features that the World Health Organization has identified as distinguishing an age-friendly community.Temiskaming Shores has kicked off a yearlong process to develop a plan
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Residents take concerns to wind proponents
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The impact on wildlife and water, the risk of fire, and local benefits are among the concerns raised by area residents over the proposed Friday Lake Wind Energy Centre.More than 90 people dropped by for a three-hour
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Coleman pondering best spot for key tourism sign
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP -- A Take The Lake Way sign with map has arrived in Coleman Township, to match a map sign that will be erected to the north near the Ms. Claybelt cow and the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce building.At its
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Explaining the process
Community Cancer Care program works from endowment interestSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Temiskaming based Community Cancer Care (CCC) program is the beneficiary of over one million dollars in total funding from the past twelve years of the July long weekend Bikers Reunion directed back into
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Medical care, up close and on a monitor
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – For more than a decade, some local patients have been able to consult distant specialists without leaving Temiskaming Hospital.The hospital has been part of the Ontario Telemedicine Network since 2002.The network uses live, two-way videoconferencing to enable patients to be
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A dream comes true
Million-dollar milestone reached for Community Cancer Care programSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD — How many people put forth the hard work needed to raise a million dollars… then give it all away?Bikers Reunion lead organizer Barry Phippen turned over $128,000 to the Community Cancer Care program
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