Crash survivor knows impact of blood donation
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – To Nicki Duke, the knowledge that blood can save a life is more than simply academic.Four years ago, the Temiskaming woman was a passenger on a motorcycle that struck a bear on Highway 65 about 20 kilometres outside New Liskeard.She sustained multiple injuries and surgeries,
When a dip in the lake is more than just fun
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - Adrienne Gullekson sees a lot of the area during the summer months.The Timiskaming Health Unit public health inspector does the rounds on area beaches to sample the water in order to alert the public if the Escherichia coli (E. coli) levels are higher than the acceptable
Family fun at annual Day in the Park
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor ENGLEHART – Great weather, great times, a great day.“Overall, Day in the Park went impeccably,” said Candace Pritchard.“We had an even stronger turnout than last year. With the lovely weather, it was great to see everyone of all ages enjoying the activities we had to offer,” said Englehart’s
TFN multiuse facility under construction
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter BEAR ISLAND – The Bear Island population will surge this summer as construction of the long awaited multiuse facility gets underway.But work took a brief pause late last week, as high temperatures and heavy smoke from forest fires settled on to Bear Island.Temagami First Nation (TFN) has offered
TDSS raises $14,000-plus for student’s family
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – In just two months, Timiskaming District Secondary students and staff have raised more than $14,000 to help a member of the school community.The funds will support the family of Vicky Presseault Pineau, the mother of Grade 12 student Bailey Pineau.She requires a double-lung transplant and the
Call out for blood donors
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Nicki Duke understands better than most the value of a blood donation.In 2014, she was seriously injured when the motorcycle on which she was a passenger struck a bear on Highway 65 West.She required life-saving surgery and at least seven transfusions of blood products.Today, the Temiskaming
Reviewing the 2344 Algonquin Cadets
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - Boots were polished, the uniforms were crisply presented and nary a hair was out of place as the 2344 Algonquin Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps celebrated they’re 69th Annual Review at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena on Saturday, June 9.This youth organization affiliated with Cadets
Lake Temiskaming tragedy marks 40th anniversary
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — It has been described as the worst canoeing disaster in Canadian history and for good reason.Forty years ago 12 children and a teacher from St. John’s School of Ontario, located in Claremont, Ontario, died after their canoes tipped into the cold unforgiving waters of Lake Temiskaming
English Catholic grads recognized
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – Two students at each English Catholic elementary school in southern Temiskaming were singled out for special awards during recent Grade 8 graduation ceremonies.At English Central Catholic School in Temiskaming Shores, Ainsley Gilmour was the recipient of the Catholic Christian Values Award.Ryan Donck was presented the Academic
Temagami marks Canada’s 151st
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Hot and steamy conditions did not keep crowds from Temagami’s Canada Day celebrations.Landlubbers stuck to the inflatable play structures, live music, food and the Lions Club flea market. Kids, meanwhile, jumped into the sheltered swimming area on the waterfront.And after the singing of O Canada, there