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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Canada Day 2018 to sparkle
DISTRICT (Staff) – There will be fireworks, face painting and flag-waving aplenty to mark Canada Day weekend.An old favourite returns to Temiskaming Shores, while a new event makes its debut in the region.Temiskaming ShoresTemiskaming Shores will see a street dance revival.Some tickets remain available for the June 30 dance in
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Long-time Latchford mayor honoured
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – George Lefebvre entered politics at the age of 12, when he was elected president of the Sigma C Boys Club in the Latchford United Church.He first ran for municipal office in 1965 after a neighbour’s dogs destroyed his garden and killed his son’s pet rabbit.He
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Awards presented to 355 Polaris Squadron
ENGLEHART (Staff) - The 355 Polaris Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets held their 34th annual ceremonial review at the Englehart and Area Community Arena Complex.The Reviewing Officer was Major Brenda Tinsley. In 2016 she returned to her previous post, North Bay. She qualified as mission crew commander and was Alpha
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Bikers Reunion presents $150,000 to hospital
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Yes, the Bikers Reunion has ended, but the event continues to give back to the community.It was a generous week for the Bikers Reunion organizing committee and Barry Phippen as they began a week of donations.
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