Frog’s Breath Foundation names recipients for 2018
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Frog’s Breath Foundation has released its list of donation recipients for 2018.Frog’s Breath Foundation is a not-for-profit private charitable foundation established in 1998 by Peter Grant Sr. to support local organizations and residents within the District of Temiskaming.Funds raised through a charity golf tournament held
Peter Ramsay marks 50 years of practicing law
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — After five decades as a lawyer, Peter Ramsay is still going to the office each day at the age of 81 and loving it.What amazes most people about Ramsay is he’s as strong and hard working as ever.“Fifty years and you are still looking good,
Temagami recognizes Senior of ’18
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami's senior of the year has been active on the trails and in the kitchen."His accomplishments are numerous," said Mayor Lorie Hunter as she presented the award to Doug Adams July 26.But the mayor singled out two for which Adams may be best known.He's spent countless
Breathing new life into local culture
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Little critters are supporting big plans in Temagami.Up to 15 people have been meeting at the Temagami Train Station every other Sunday afternoon to build houses for brown bats."This is their summer home," said Ray Richmond, a retired contractor in Temagami who's sharing his skills with
Cobalt High students reuniting on long weekend
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor COBALT – Former students of Cobalt High School (CHS) will get together over the Civic holiday weekend to share memories and a few laughs.“We are welcoming everyone home for this wonderful get together. It has been a few years since
Mini rail cars roll through Temiskaming
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — A convoy of mini rail cars, commonly called putt putts, rolled along the rails of South Temiskaming turning heads wherever they stopped along their journey from North Bay to Hearst.They were used to inspect train tracks and are now being used as a hobby vehicle by
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