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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Fire departments “pay it forward”
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP – The Lorrain Valley Fire Department has been the beneficiary of a “Pay-it-Forward” exchange that began with a donation by the City of Temiskaming …
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Library expanding mobile connections
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – Do you lack wifi at home or the cottage? The Temiskaming Shores library can help. Thanks to funding from the Timiskaming Health Unit to help bridge …
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