Earlton woman a finalist for $10,000 for charity
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP — When you think of a “nice person” what comes to mind?Are they kind, community minded, see the best in people, offering help with a social conscience?Then Earlton resident Alaya Robert certainly fits the nice bill.She’s now among the
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Timiskaming, Cochrane part of expanded United Way
SUDBURY (Staff/Special) – Timiskaming and Cochrane have been rolled into an expanded United Way headquartered in Sudbury.The two districts had originally run their own organization.But its board concluded that the organization wasn’t large enough, and opted to shut down at the
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Latchford council not interested in downsizing
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD - A suggestion was received by Latchford council through an email from a ratepayer that money could be saved by the town if council was reduced from six councillors to four, plus a mayor.It was noted in the
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Thank a paramedic during EMS Week
DISTRICT (Staff/Supplied) -- The week of May 28 to June 3 is National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in Canada.This year’s theme is "Always in Service.""Timiskaming EMS is 'always in service' and ready to care for you any day, anytime," says Timiskaming EMS Chief John McCarthy."Our paramedics specialize in cardiology
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Smoking in social housing units costs public
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - Cleaning smoke from social housing units has a high cost, District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) housing manager Kelly Black pointed out at the board’s regular meeting in Englehart Wednesday, May 16.While DTSSAB has passed a non-smoking policy for its housing units, people who
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Highway 11 update
NEW LISKEARD/EARLTON (Staff) -- Ontario Provincial Police report that Highway 11 is now fully reopened after a motor-vehicle collision Friday morning, May 26 at approximately 10 a.m. near Maybrook Road between New Liskeard and Earlton.
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Mock disasters bring emergency readiness home
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – And you think you’re having a bad day.A variety of scenarios played out in Temiskaming Shores on a recent day in May.A would-be thief was injured while trying to steal copper wire. A safety presentation was interrupted when a
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BFO still looking north
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Interest in Northern Ontario agriculture is growing, says the president of Beef Farmers of Ontario.But whether it leads to more beef operations may not be known until the next census in 2021, said Matt Bowman, the Hilliard Township producer who heads the
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Arena food survey open
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - Would you like to see some new options on the menu at Temiskaming Shores arenas?The Healthy Kids Community Challenge is working with concession operators at the Don Shepherdson Memorial and Haileybury arenas to incorporate some healthy food choices.At the recent Emergency Preparedness
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DTSSAB debates reserves
A job done too wellMunicipalities look for share of $4 million reservesDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - A long debate was held Wednesday, May 17, on the merits of allowing the District of Timiskaming Social Services Board (DTSSAB) to hold large reserves while the municipalities have little to none.The debate strayed closely
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