Fill a child’s mind with sunshine
[caption id="attachment_11944" align="alignleft" width="150"] Darlene Wroe[/caption]Summer is one of the most important times for a child, because it’s during these months that a child forms his or her first impressions of the world
Temagami leaders host discussion panel on truth and reconciliation report
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — Have you ever wondered what the Truth and Reconciliation Report (TRR) means to you and how it will impact your life and your community?Wonder no more as an event called “Reconciliation: A local Discussion” will present a panel discussion concerning the Truth
Fieldwork takes centre stage
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Pelting rain almost drowned out speakers at a supper session prior to recent crop tours in the Earlton area.But in true agricultural fashion, no one was complaining.“We’ll admit we need it,” said the Temiskaming Crops Coalition’s Dennis Jibb as the crowd
Specialists marching north
DISTRICT (Special) – A medical squad of specialists is returning to the Northeast this fall.Surgeons and rheumatologists from the Toronto area will be staffing clinics in Kirkland Lake and Cochrane in September, November, and early 2017 through the March of Dimes’ Northern medical clinics program.It’s been coordinating
Funding for trail work to Fort Matachewan site
MATACHEWAN (Staff) – A hiking trail north of Matachewan is being upgraded, thanks to a $16,000 federal grant.Matachewan First Nation (MFN) was awarded the funding from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program to improve a trail leading to the remains of Fort Matachewan.The fort, a former Hudson’s
Recognition
Heritage designation for Ottawa River SystemDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For thousands of years, the Ottawa River system was used by indigenous peoples for travel and trade.It was a route to further explore Canada, and then to exploit fur and timber resources.Today, it provides power,
Lessons from “an ecoguy”
Former environmental commissioner sees hopeDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – A “dead” lake. Acid rain. Mercury bioaccumulation.“We have tackled really serious environmental issues in the past. We’ve learned a lot more about how the world works, how the ecosystem works,” says Gord Miller.While many get depressed
SPECIAL FINDS
Yard sale season is upon us and there’s no better time to find that one-of-a-kind item. Recently the Haileybury Heritage Museum held their annual Yard Sale featuring items of every make and description. Cobalt resident, Gilbert Coe, found a Christmas decoration. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)
Heritage Fund supporting Temiskaming businesses
DISTRICT (Special) – Three Temiskaming businesses are receiving almost $600,000 in Northern Ontario Heritage Fund support.They include a new enterprise, Temiskaming Propane in Temiskaming Shores.It was awarded $200,000 to establish a new business remanufacturing old propane tanks and reintroducing them to the market.Nor-Arc Steel Fabricators outside
Upgrades coming to Haileybury water treatment hub
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is investing $500,000 in upgrades at the Haileybury water treatment plant intended to improve communications and save money.Temiskaming Shores council approved the project July 5.Public works director Doug Walsh said the work is the third and final phase