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
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“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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Earlton Farm Show a sign of spring
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – As a long, cold, snowy winter drags on, spring can seem a long way away.But the farming community is preparing for a new season.The agricultural industry can check out the latest in equipment and services at the Earlton Farm Show this weekend.The show runs April 11
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Last year’s lessons
Partners watching Montreal RiverDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter JAMES TOWNSHIP -- Municipalities, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) are among those keeping an eye on the Montreal River as spring advances after a particularly long and cold winter.“We are keeping an eye on it,” said James Township
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