Army cadets gather for training in Coleman
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP - The Algonquin Regiment Army Cadet Corps was in Coleman Township recently to hone their skills.They performed navigation and trekking training May 4-6 at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club.There was still snow in places on the ground and in the bush around the club as 103
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Lake Temiskaming ice free on May 17
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — After a long, cold winter the ice has now gone from the largest body of water in the region, Lake Temiskaming.The lake was deemed free of ice enough so a boat could fully navigate from Haileybury to the Quebec side of the lake on Thursday, May
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Charlton Heritage Centre future in question
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK - The future of the Charlton Heritage Centre is hanging in the air.At the Monday, May 14, meeting of the council of the Municipality of Charlton and Dack, a decision was deferred until the May 28 meeting on the historic building's future.At issue is a crack in
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City focusing on communications in practice drill
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Just imagine: a train derailment near McCamus Avenue in New Liskeard is leaking fuming sulphuric acid.The substance is corrosive and/or toxic, and exposure – by inhalation, consumption or contact with the skin or the eyes – may cause severe injuries, burns or death.Should residences and
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Two Englehart churches now one
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - Two Englehart churches have successfully joined together.The Englehart Emmanuel United Church and St. Paul's Presbyterian Church are now working together as one congregation and are seeing many benefits out of the amalgamation, say two church elders.The congregation of 50 to 60 people are now meeting in
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Sainte-Jean Baptiste celebrates a century of faith
EARLTON (Staff) — With churches closing across the province and locally, there is one church that has stood the test of time.The Saint-Jean Baptitste Parish in Earlton is celebrating a century of catholic faith on Sunday, June 17.On this occasion, the Theatre Troupe Gouille
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City OKs million-dollar roadwork plan
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – If the city had a million dollars, where would the money go?Temiskaming Shores council has approved a $1.03-million road resurfacing plan for 2018.It scaled back its original plans, which were estimated at $2.8 million-plus, when its application for top-up funding from the Ontario Community Infrastructure
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Culvert to replace Kerns Township bridge
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter KERNS TOWNSHIP - Kerns Township is preparing for the replacement of the Seymour Bridge on Highland Road.The new crossing will be a multi-plate culvert with guardrails, explained Harley Township clerk-treasurer Michel Lachapelle, who provides administrative services for Kerns Township.Pedersen Construction has been awarded the contract to install the
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Fundraising launched to rebuild Elk Lake shop
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – Fundraising efforts are underway to help an Elk Lake carpenter rebuild after fire destroyed his workshop.The April 20 blaze claimed the Lake Street shop of Gary Palmer.The call came in just after 5:30 a.m., said George DeGagne, the Elk Lake Fire Department’s safety officer and
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Bikes on the wanted list
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Do you have a gently used kids’ bike sitting unused in the garage?The Temiskaming Shores Bicycle Friendly Communities Committee wants to hear from you.The committee will hold its second bike exchange next month at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena.The goal is to provide bikes to kids
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