FedNor funding announced for area projects
DISTRICT (Staff) – Close to $1 million in FedNor funding for projects in South Temiskaming was announced February 18 by Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor Patty …
Project Lifesaver ready for action
DISTRICT (Special/Staff) – A new tool to find people who have wandered away from home is now fully operational in Temiskaming. Project Lifesaver is a tracking system that uses radio …
Hospital easing care partner visiting policy
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – General visitation is still on hold, but Temiskaming Hospital is relaxing restrictions to enable more designated visitors for all long-term care patients. The policy change took …
NL landfill expansion takes another step forward
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – More than a decade after the expansion of the former New Liskeard landfill was proposed, the new “old” location may be ready this …
COVID rule breakers could cause rink closures
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The City of Temiskaming Shores recreation department is emphasizing to the public that COVID-19 protocols must be followed while accessing indoor facilities managed …
KPS Sweater Day is about energy conservation
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter KERNS TOWNSHIP — KPS students pulled on sweaters on a cold day to raise awareness about climate change and energy conservation. Joanne Goddard’s Grade …
Temagami Lions, community make winter a little less cold
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – Dozens of bags of winter warmth – ranging from jackets and snowsuits to toques, mitts and heavy socks – have made their way from Temagami …
Englehart questioning cost of Kap-Kig-Iwan
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart council wants to meet with neighbouring municipalities to determine its future involvement in Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park. At its regular meeting January …
CONTINUING PLEDGE
The Temiskaming Hospital Foundation Care Close To Home has received an additional donation of $5,000 from the New Liskeard Lions Club. To date, the Lions Club has donated $52,500 …
BRH taking steps to cope with COVID-19 pressures
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special) – Blanche River Health is taking additional steps in light of the Omicron variant and current and expected pressures on hospital capacity and staffing. Blanche River Health …