Local recognition for World War II kindness
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HARLEY TOWNSHIP – The Consulate General of Israel in Toronto and Western Canada and the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem have presented the “Righteous Among the …
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Tina Sartoretto Fund established through TTF
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — She was a larger than life figure who worked tirelessly to promote Cobalt and now a fund has been established in her honour …
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OPP officer dies after discharge of hunting rifle
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have reported that a member of the Temiskaming Shores Detachment has died. Constable Jennifer Landry, 43, had been working …
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Transitional housing a possibility in Kirkland Lake
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter KIRKLAND LAKE – DTSSAB is looking into setting up transitional housing for those in need of shelter in the Kirkland Lake area. Chief administrative officer Kelly …
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Satellite Haileybury library to open when renos complete
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Some furnishings are needed before the city’s new library satellite location at Northern College’s Haileybury campus can open. New shelving has yet to …
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Temagami library reopens its doors
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Temagami Public Library upped its social media presence while it was closed to the public. The library had been closed …
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Family honoured for Righteous act in WWII
HARLEY TOWNSHIP (Staff) – Harley Township resident Nora Visser will be receiving an award commemorating her parents who sheltered Jewish people during World War II. The Consulate General of Israel …
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Former mayor remembered for her dedication
COBALT (Staff) – Former Cobalt mayor Tina Sartoretto is being remembered for her dedication to the community and beyond. Sartoretto, who served as mayor for two terms from 2010 through …
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Local man assisted in Oregon firefighting efforts
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter OREGON – A local man was among those from Canada who were recently deployed to help their American counterparts battle wildfires in Oregon. …
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Planting, pruning and picking to pass the pandemic
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EVANTUREL TOWNSHIP – Gardening has made a great difference in the lives of people enduring the summer of the pandemic. Englehart and Area Horticultural Society past …
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