Temiskaming Hospital’s Radiothon a big success
TEMISKAMING SHORES — They say seven is a lucky number and indeed this was the case for The Temiskaming Hospital Foundation Care Close to Home’s seventh annual Radiothon, held live …
Latchford FD to extend auto extraction services
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – The Latchford Volunteer Fire Department has been requested to extend the area for its auto extraction services. Councillor Scott Green told …
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Power of the purse for International Women’s Day
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, New Liskeard Walmart associates filled 21 purses with various goodies. The purses were then donated …
Walkathon postponed for another year
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — One of the longest and most successful active fundraisers in the South Temiskaming region has taken another sidestep due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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Cobalt support sought for headframe questions
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – The Cobalt Historical Society is anxiously awaiting the outcome of assessments that are to be carried out on two headframe properties and an open …
Zack’s Crib to outline project for city council
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Representatives of Zack’s Crib will outline their plans for a safe-bed facility at city council’s meeting next week. Temiskaming Shores council extended the …
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Lorrain fire hall sees some upgrades
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP – The Lorrain Valley Volunteer Fire Department has been able to complete some much-needed upgrades to its fire hall over the …
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Neighbours oppose location of Zack’s Crib
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Two New Liskeard residents and business owners are opposing the location of Zack’s Crib on Broadwood Avenue in New Liskeard. Kirby and Judy …
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Dymond Court gets official send-off
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Almost two months after opening, only six one-bedroom, barrier-free units remain available in a new seniors’ housing complex in Temiskaming Shores. Meanwhile, a …
Armstrong giving financial support to area hospitals
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – Armstrong Township council has agreed that the municipality will offer some financial support for the Englehart, Kirkland Lake and Temiskaming hospitals. …