Ice huts broken into near waterfront
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - The Temiskaming detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to break and enter calls occurring near the New Liskeard marina, just off Riverside Drive, on April 20.Between April 14 and April 20, police say three ice huts were broken into, damaged, and items
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Franco-Fun celebrates culture and life
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - Temiskaming Shores and area will once again be enjoying the range of fun-filled activities offered through the annual Festival des Folies Franco-Fun.Area schools will take part in special presentations during the week regarding their heritage, traditional dances, and toys of yesteryear.From Thursday,
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Temiskaming quilts stretching across the land
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — How many hands does it take to make 1,000 quilts?The busy hands of quilters from across Canada and here in the Temiskaming region have been active. The quilts are being sent to the Canadian Quilting Association Big Quilting Bee (June
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Temiskaming Hospital reveals equipment upgrades
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – When a hospital goes shopping, the receipt can tally in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.At Temiskaming Hospital, recent equipment and renovation upgrades totalled more than $650,000.That’s in addition to a new CT scanner in February, which the hospital
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Stopping the leak – Water service upgrade for 48 properties
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK - A long-pursued project is finally coming to fruition.The Clarksville subdivision in the Municipality of Charlton and Dack is receiving a new water main with connections right up to the homes.Reeve Merrill Bond commented the water main through the area has been leaking for years, and seven
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Town and firefighters want to rekindle relationship
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Cobalt council is attempting to arrange a meeting with representatives of the Cobalt fire department in order to establish a better relationship.Chief administrative officer Michelle Larose told council at its committee-of-the-whole meeting Tuesday, April 4, that she has spoke to Fire Chief Shawn Hearn about having
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Northern College greets new students for 2017
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY -- Staff, faculty and students of Northern College's Haileybury campus were on hand to greet this year's new and prospective students, and their families, as they gathered for an open house Saturday, April 1.College campus manager Tammy Mackey greeted 275 visitors, which included
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Englehart area dog wins modelling job
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Riley was a star in her household long before she was selected to adorn the packaging of a new line of dog food.“We call her our first-born,” said Riley’s owner – and photographer -
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THE REAL THING
Members of the Coleman Fire Department (CFD) were practicing their techniques at their fire hall when they got a call for the real thing March 16. A fire began in one shed and then spread to a second on a property located on Nipissing Road in Coleman Township on
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From tragedy to triumph
New Liskeard amputee steps out at St. Patrick's Day run/walkSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_16065" align="alignleft" width="500"] Nicki Galley and Matt Duke atthe Achilles St. Patrick’s Dayrun/walk
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