It's always worthwhile to take time to become more aware of the lifestyles that were lived by the seniors of the area.Even the lifestyle of the 1970s and 1980s is beginning to seem very different from today's worldly outlook and high expectations.The cost of everything has escalated dramatically.The dizzying rate

Steven Larocque Speaker Editor The Olympics wrapped-up February 25 and they were, by all accounts, a feast for the senses, a veritable smorgasbord of sports.Particularly for people who never watch sports any other time. And particularly for sports nobody watches for three years and 50 weeks before the Games begin.That’s a testament

The generosity of this region is remarkable.Consider the population of South Temiskaming – about 13,000 – and the way charities and special events and service clubs continue to help residents with money and clothing and medical equipment and in so many other ways.Consider the economic circumstance and the financial wherewithal

I’m not much of a sports fan, but it’s hard not to get caught up in the Olympics.For a couple of weeks every other year, the world’s athletes have a chance to shine.They’ve spent most of their young lives training to become the best in their sport in their respective

As time goes on, area municipalities are increasingly seeing the need to work together for the betterment of all.Shared services and common purposes do not come without a price tag, however.Focusing on projects that could help us all will help to strengthen us all, even when there is a cost

Steven Larocque Speaker Editor The first lost cause under consideration is the national anthem and the misguided, time wasting, successful effort to change the lyrics.The next time you have to mouth the words at a hockey game, remember it’s no longer “in all thy sons command,” but “in all of us command.”This