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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Knitting warm winter items for children
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Horizon Program has once again been used for a win-win project across the district. ACFO-Témiskaming has secured funding from the program …
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Kerns girl named Ducks Unlimited Wetland Hero
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HILLIARDTON – A young Kerns Township girl has been named Ducks Unlimited Canada’s newest Wetland Hero. Lucy Harrison, 10, has been volunteering at …
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Zack’s Crib shelter purchase approved
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A building has been purchased in New Liskeard to be used as an emergency shelter. The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board …
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100 Women feeding the need of area food banks
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — As COVID-19 continues to affect the most vulnerable among us, there is good news for local food banks struggling to meet the need for …
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