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
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
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
“Taking action” to help crime victims
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Canadians’ attention will focus next week on the victims of crime and the services available to help them.“Taking action” is the theme of National Victims of Crime Awareness Week April 6 through 12.In Temiskaming, trained volunteers are available 24 hours a day to help local victims
City outlines recycling plan for neighbours
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – With curbside recycling to begin in less than six months, Temiskaming Shores is inviting the neighbours in.Curbside pickup is slated for September.The materials will be stored in the city and then trucked to R&D Recycling of North Bay for processing.Details about logistics and price
Botha Creek Bridge saved
GILLIES LIMIT (Staff) -- Hydro One has stepped in and provided a solution regarding a bridge over Botha Creek in Latchford, near the Hound Chute Area.The bridge was slated for removal by its owner Ontario Power Generation. The removal of the bridge would have cut off area cottagers and recreational
Police seek help locating missing girl
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl.Timmins Police Service reports that 15-year-old Havin Peddie was last seen leaving a residence in Schumacher on the afternoon of March 12.Police suspect she may be in the Cobalt, Haileybury or New Liskeard area.“It
Spring beat
Drum circle raises funds for trail groupSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY — The sound of drumbeats could be heard officially welcoming in spring last Friday as approximately 20 people gathered at the President’s Suites for the Spring Equinox Drum Circle.Participants not only felt moved by the rhythm of the spring equinox, they
Montreal River closely watched as spring approaches
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter MONTREAL RIVER -- So far, the Montreal River’s pre-freshet season “seems to be normal,” Coleman Township Mayor Dan Cleroux says.He and other municipal leaders along the Montreal River have been working closely with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), as they watch