Local woman recounts COVID-19 diagnosis
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — For well over a year we’ve been hearing about the novel coronavirus with many unable to relate to an actual COVID-19 diagnosis. But a …
Skepticism turns to shock for latest 50/50 winner
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Katryna Malick was at first skeptical when Temiskaming Hospital Foundation manager Lesley Langford informed her she had won the foundation’s April 50/50 draw. …
CMHA marks Mental Health Week May 3-9
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — If you stopped at a local Tim Hortons recently and were presented with a $5 gift card, it’s because there’s a campaign afoot that …
Municipalities voice concerns with reduced banking hours
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Area municipalities are voicing their concerns with the reduced banking hours at the Englehart branch of the Northern Credit Union. The …
Rotary Club splash pad construction begins
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Kids will love to hear this: Shovels officially went into the ground the second week of April, marking the start of the long …
Zack’s Crib outlines plans, procedures
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Under tentative plans, a 10-bed shelter offering a warm bed for the night, a shower and breakfast could open in New Liskeard as …
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 …
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. …