Cobalt outdoor skating rink to be studied
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- The Cobalt recreation committee has been given the task by the town of looking over liability issues related to creating a volunteer-run skating rink on Cobalt Lake.At Cobalt council’s regular meeting Tuesday, February 3, council was advised by administrative staff that even
OCNF offers students a chance to learn the newspaper business
DISTRICT (Staff/special) — The Ontario Community Newspapers Foundation (OCNF) is offering up to $2,000 in funding for students interested in learning the ins and outs of the newspaper business.Information in a press release from the OCNF says the intent of the newly created Student Distance Placement Program is
Support starting for airport corporation
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON -- A few municipalities have already put their support behind the idea of restructuring the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport Joint Municipal Services Board to become a non-profit corporation.The Town of Englehart, the Municipality of Charlton and Dack, and Evanturel Township have all agreed that
Englehart Holy Family School creates social justice club
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — Students at Holy Family School in Englehart have recently formed a Social Justice Club to help children in need in the Englehart area and around the world.The club has over 20 members from Grades 3 to Grade 8, said teacher Todd Bosak
ELPS opens a wonder-filled window
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – When the youngest students at Elk Lake Public School looked out their classroom window, they saw a big blue building.But they didn’t see any birds, despite a bird feeder affixed to the glass.What they saw – and didn’t see –
50/50
Brett Chartier, who was out with friends Jacob Rivet and Reese Bougie at the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village on January 25, performs a trick known as a 50/50. That’s when you ride the board nose first across an obstacle. The Haileybury youths were among the many snow enthusiasts
Up in the air
Two options for future of Earlton airportDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON -- Municipalities are now facing two options regarding the future of the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport.They can incorporate the municipal service board (with representatives from the municipalities across the district) and turn it into a not-for-profit corporation, allowing
Visitor restrictions lifted
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – The door is open once again to visitors at Temiskaming Hospital’s long-term care unit.The hospital lifted its visitor restrictions January 22.They’d been in place since January 15 after an outbreak of influenza A.In a news release, the hospital reminded people to refrain
Marina upgrade powers forward
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The electrical system at the New Liskeard marina is being overhauled.Temiskaming Shores council has awarded a $110,000 contract for upgrades to Miller Maintenance Northern.It was the lowest of four proposals for the work, which includes replacement of all the electrical cable and existing
Managing a city’s assets
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – How much would it cost to replace the city’s water and sewer systems, roads and bridges, buildings, equipment, lights and sidewalks?Just under $309 million, according to Temiskaming Shores’ draft asset management plan.The city’s infrastructure is