Project Lifesaver hones in on the lost
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A chirping radio receiver and transmitters that look like wristwatches can save lives. Temiskaming and Kirkland Lake OPP officers are now …
Coleman resident named school trustee
TIMMINS (Staff) – A retired teacher with experience on municipal council and in other community roles is the newest trustee on District School Board Ontario North East. Larry …
Keepers of the Circle honours MMIWG
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — In a show of action and solidarity, a small group of Indigenous women from the Keepers of the Circle walked through the streets …
New scholarship recognizes former Cobalt mayor
COBALT (Staff) – At a Celebration of Life for former Cobalt Mayor Tina Sartoretto, Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. announced a special scholarship for students in the Temiskaming region heading to …
Long-time Englehart fire chief looks back and ahead
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Long-time fire chief Tom Henderson stepped down from his position at the end of August. Bill Laurila is the new chief for the Englehart …
District sees sudden uptick in cases
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After a quiet summer on the COVID-19 front, eight cases – all but one in southern Temiskaming – were reported last …
Grand opening held for Bear Island Police Station
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter BEAR ISLAND — Community leaders, dignitaries and members of the Temagami First Nation (TFN) attended the grand opening of the Bear Island Police Station …
Historic steam crane chugs down the road
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – The Earlton Steam and Antique Society recently bid farewell to a unique heritage treasure – but it is going to a …
Fall Fair brings people together in person and online
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – A couple of days of nice weather combined with a strong online presence helped the 2021 New Liskeard Fall Fair connect …
Quilt of Valour for Cobalt veteran
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter COBALT – The presentation of a colourful quilt, sewn and quilted in the Northeast, was a surprise to Mike Harrison. It’s also “a real …