NEW BINS
The City of Temiskaming Shores staffers displayed their new recycling and waste bins at last weekend’s Lifestyle 2014 at the Horne Granite Club for the public to view. On the left is the blue recycle bin and on the right is the brown garbage bins that will roll out
“Feasible and cost-effective”
Local operation of Latchford hydro-generating facility consideredDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD -- The Town of Latchford and three other potential partners are presently in the process of drafting a memorandum of understanding to pursue the development of a hydro-generating facility at the reconstructed Latchford dam.
Sudbury visitors advised of potential measles exposure
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Local residents who were in Sudbury last week are being warned they may have been exposed to measles.The Timiskaming Health Unit (THU) says the periods of potential exposure were limited to three locations at specific times on April 23, 24 and 25.The timeframes
“EGGS”-TRA PERSPECTIVE
Jennifer Breault gave daughter Kendall Morgan a lift as the four-year-old searched for Easter eggs at the Haileybury library. The Sudbury family, in Temiskaming Shores on the holiday weekend visiting relatives, joined the crowd of chocolate hunters. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)
TAG DAY
The paper tags signifying support for local cadets are as much a sign of spring as dwindling snow banks and chocolate eggs. Taking part in the fundraising campaign outside Valu-Mart in Haileybury on the weekend were Lance Corporal Kyra Nadler, left, and Corporal Sarah Eckert of the 2344 Algonquin
Englehart considering recycling options
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Englehart council and staff are weighing their options now as they await the decision of the Cochrane-Temiskaming Waste Management Board regarding its future.The Cochrane-Temiskaming Waste Management Board has been picking up recyclables from area municipalities over the past several years and then finding
City finalizing recycling details
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As the city prepares for a bigger and better recycling program, public education is expected to be key.Education “is going to be a valuable tool” in increasing the diversion of waste from the city’s landfill, said Temiskaming Shores public works director Doug
Cobalt cracking down on trailer park arrears
COBALT (Staff) -- Cobalt is getting ready to seriously go after residents of the Cobalt Trailer Park who are six months in arrears or more.At the town’s regular meeting Tuesday, April 8, Cobalt chief administrative officer Candice Bedard read a resolution for council to consider for steps to
Showcase 2014
Unicorns were spotted at the Father Les Costello Memorial Arena in Cobalt recently. They were part of the Cobalt Coleman Skating Club’s Showcase 2014 event. From the left are Alysa Peddie, Mackenzie Doonan and Aimee Hicks. (Staff photo)
Community Food Drive needs your donation
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The upcoming Saturday, April 12 Temiskaming Speaker’s Community Food Bank Drive needs your donations in order to help those who are less fortunate in the Temiskaming region.Area food bank volunteers who are relying on the generosity of area residents to ensure a successful spring food drive