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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Splash pad donations – and budget – up
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A new recreational venue is expected to make its splashy introduction this summer. The Temiskaming Shores and Area Rotary Club recently turned over …
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Coeur du Village building momentum
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter EARLTON – A community hub project that is aiming to breathe new life into the core of downtown Earlton is well on its …
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Region hit hard by melting snow and high winds
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A combination of mild temperatures in the 15 C range, combined with rapidly melting snow and high winds, caused flooding in areas of …
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Save a deer this winter – don’t let dogs run wild
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNRF) is stressing to the public to keep their dogs under control if they are …
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On a mission to deliver free food
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT — Some Cobalt residents were the latest to receive kindness and goodwill – and free food – from a group dedicated to serving people in …
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