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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Roads, reading and rec on city agenda
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is moving forward on a two-year, $5-million road rehabilitation program. Temiskaming Shores council awarded the tender to Miller Paving Ltd., which …
City’s first off-leash pooch park coming to North Cobalt
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Where umpires once cried “Play ball,” dog owners will be yelling “fetch.” The city’s first off-leash dog park is expected to open sometime …
Community Food Bank Drive this Saturday
DISTRICT (Staff) — With Easter weekend just around the corner, it is time to hop into action and donate non-perishable food items or cash to the five food banks in …
District reports second COVID-19 death
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The district has recorded its second COVID-19 death. A woman in her 60s died at the Kirkland Lake site of Blanche River Health …