Household recycling bins on the way
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Curbside recycling in Temiskaming Shores and Cobalt will be contained with the help of a company based in Los Angeles.Temiskaming Shores council has approved the purchase of new household bins in preparation for the launch of the new curbside, residential pickup in September.The
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Eleventh annual Bikers Reunion this coming weekend
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — With the end of a long, cold winter, motorcyclists are eager and anxious to get back on the road for some fun and adventure.They will find plenty of fun and adventure when Highway 11 leads them straight to the eleventh annual New
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Changing guard at local food bank
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- David Bremner and his wife Chris are preparing to leave the area at the end of June.The Bremners have been long-time volunteers for the food bank.With their departure, more volunteers will be needed to step forward as other food bank volunteers and
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New $340,000 pumper coming to Dymond
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Early in the new year, the Dymond fire station will welcome a new $339,800 pumper.It’ll replace a 1985 vehicle suffering from a leaky water tank and general fatigue, said Temiskaming Shores Fire Chief Tim Uttley.“The Dymond pumper is critical to replace
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Brethour focusing on bridge work in 2014
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter BRETHOUR TOWNSHIP -- The big project for Brethour Township in 2014 is to carry out repairs to the Pontleroy Creek Bridge.Brethour Township clerk-treasurer Pam Bennewies, said that work “should be done very shortly.”The township’s 2014 budget shows little change from 2013, other than a
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KINDLY DONATION
Brownlee Equipment of Earlton has donated $21,800 worth of in-kind donations to help construct the Carter Antila Memorial Skatepark in Temiskaming Shores that will officially open next Saturday, June 21. From the left in the donation photo in the back row are H4C Committee members Jack and Shelley Antila.
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Hanging Out With Dad
These boys were hanging out with their dad on Father’s Day, June 15. The family was at the Algonquin Regiment Memorial Beach Park in New Liskeard enjoying the playground equipment and grounds. Pictured here is Patrick Bigras of New Liskeard (centre) with his sons Nicholas, 7, and Lee, 6.
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Temagami area celebrating Aboriginal Day
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – National Aboriginal Day celebrations in Temagami will be a flag-waving and musical occasion this year.On June 21, elder Tom Saville will join officials from councils on Bear Island and the municipality to raise the Temagami First Nation (TFN) flag on the waterfront.
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Earlton plots long day of family fun
EARLTON (Staff) – In Earlton, the longest day of the year means more time to play.A family fun day organized by the Earlton Recreation Committee is set for June 21, running from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m.The local event, which falls on the summer solstice, ties into
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