Cruiser full of good will
The annual Cobalt/Coleman/Latchford and Area Food Bank Cram-A-Cruiser event, held on Friday, May 13 outside the New Liskeard Walmart, was a huge success. People coming out of the store donated non-perishable food items and cash. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Services Officer Rene Taylor said, “We can’t keep up
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From newcomer to Senior of the Year in nine years
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Englehart council has chosen Joan Annand as this year’s Senior of the Year.Mrs. Annand will be presented with a certificate by the town during the first Music in the Park event this year on Saturday, June 11.Mrs.
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Barry Phippen awarded Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Bikers Reunion lead organizer, Barry Phippen, has been awarded the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) for his work with the Community Cancer Care program and for bringing recognition to the South Temiskaming region.When you surround yourself
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VITAL SERVICE
The Canadian Blood Services (CBS) hosted a blood donor clinic at Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) on Tuesday, April 26 from 1-7 p.m.. The goal for the clinic is 155 units, according to CBS Supervisor Heather Fantin. She said, “We always reach our goal here in this region.” Temiskaming
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Drawing cultural communities together
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DYMOND -- Four communities of people living around Lake Temiskaming met for the seventh time since 2011 in a long-term objective of “Building Ties Among Us In Temiskaming.”The First Nations, Quebec francophones, Ontario francophones, and anglophones gathered Wednesday, April 13
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Snow clearance expectations during in storms
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK -- While it is hoped that the season is over for winter storms, Municipality of Charlton and Dack staff and council had some comments to make about calls from the public about road clearance expectations during a recent severe storm.Public works superintendent
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SPRING CLEANUP
Englehart resident Jessie Harman was taking advantage of the recent warm, sunny weather by doing a little spring cleanup raking leaves at a friend’s place on 9th Avenue last Friday, April 29. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)
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BUCKET BRIGADE
Firefighter Ray Brazeau was part of a bucket brigade cleaning cars rather than extinguishing flames at the Dymond Fire Station on the weekend. The car wash, together with a giant garage sale, silent auction and other activities, raised just over $14,400 for the Ronald McDonald House Fund. For further
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LEGALIZE IT!
“Legalize marijuana” was the rallying cry as close to 30 people gathered across the street from the Haileybury Court House in the Cenotaph Park on Wednesday, April 20. The movement is called 420 Northern Ontario and spokesperson Kim Cooper from Englehart said people around Northern Ontario and globally would
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House fund building on $14,400
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Suds and sales are helping families of seriously ill children who must stay in Toronto and Ottawa for medical care.A massive car wash, yard sale and silent auction at the Dymond fire station April 23 raised just over $14,400 for the
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