Fall surge expected, vaccinations encouraged
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Three outbreaks at congregate living settings are being contained in South Temiskaming, and overall, the decrease in COVID-19 infection rates in this region are …
Hundreds took in special farmers market and farm tour
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – Riverside Farmers Market and the Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA), along with commodity organization representatives, combined forces on Saturday, August 6, to offer …
Cobalt still aiming for Hoist Room replacement
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Cobalt council and staff are still working on a replacement for the Hoist Room formerly located at the Cobalt arena. The arena was sold …
One dies in Hwy. 11 crash
LATCHFORD (Staff) – One person is dead following a Highway 11 collision south of Latchford earlier this week. Temiskaming OPP say the identify of the deceased will be released pending …
Early morning fire hits Latchford business
LATCHFORD (Staff) – Chopper’s Chip Stand and Grocery Store in Latchford burned early Friday morning, July 29. The Latchford Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire at 3:15 a.m. and …
Police and residents concerned about speeding
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK/EVANTUREL – Police have issued a warning to drivers to refrain from speeding on Spruce Grove Road near the Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park. In the …
Police seeking info related to track meet incident
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police are asking for any information the public may have regarding an incident at a track and field meet in New Liskeard May 4. …
Cobalt’s Teck Park improvements underway
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – Work has been progressing on Teck Park in Cobalt, town municipal intern Evan Franks advised council July 5. The former tennis courts …
Steam and Antique Show chugs back to life
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP — The weekend heat, combined with large crowds, made the 46th Rod Inglis Memorial Earlton Steam and Antique Show a hot ticket item to …
North on Tap sees $85,000 flow to local causes
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – The Haileybury waterfront was hopping July 9 and organizers of the North on Tap Craft Beer Festival are proud “of the unprecedented success” of the fourth …