Removing the stigma via Overdose Awareness Day
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Several groups came together on a blustery, cool day along the New Liskeard waterfront to recognize and remember those lost to drug overdoses …
NO FEAR OF FLYING
Andi-Lynn Nosworthy showed great athletic ability by jumping off the end of the diving board trying to catch a ball at the Lee Pool in Englehart on August 27. …
Contributions celebrated in Queen’s Jubilee spirit
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The praises have been sung of some unsung heroes in the Temiskaming Shores and Temagami area. Platinum Jubilee awards were announced …
Hillview Pioneer Church closes its doors
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There were tears, laughter and even tea cups as the congregation bid farewell to Hillview Pioneer Memorial United Church. About 40 …
BUILDING SUPPORT
Efforts to open an overnight shelter in Temiskaming have been bolstered by a $10,000 donation from St. Paul’s Emmanuel Community Church in downtown Englehart. Zack’s Crib chair/president Yves Paillé and …
LaRose Bridge completed after long supply chain delay
COLEMAN TOWNSHIP (Staff/Special) – The LaRose Bridge, which connects Coleman Township and the Town of Cobalt, was re-opened for vehicle and pedestrian traffic August 19. The previous structure was completely …
Cobalt gym project moved to back burner
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council has decided to put the idea for a new wellness centre on the back burner. At Cobalt’s August 16 regular council meeting, …
CountryFest fundraiser hits the right notes for CAT Scan
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HARRIS TOWNSHIP – The Temiskaming Hospital CAT Scan Foundation raised $6,039 at the Sutton Bay Park CountryFest July 22 to 24. The funds go toward the …
LUCKY WINNER
One lucky child, Jayden Rhame (not pictured), won $1,000 during the annual Latchford Volunteer Fire Department’s Duck Race fundraiser, held at the Latchford power dam on August 14. Pictured with …
Proposed Haileybury park takes next step
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff)– The city will work with a group of volunteers on the creation of a new park in Haileybury in memory of the late Nicole Guertin. At its …