Postal Strike Looming
Some government cheques will still be mailedSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — As early as Friday, July 8, a disruption in postal service could be felt in the Temiskaming region and across the country as postal workers prepare to walk the picket line.In a
Outstanding students recognized by board
DISTRICT (Special) – Every year, the Northeastern Catholic District School Board recognizes two graduating students at each school with special awards.At English Catholic Central in New Liskeard, the board presented the Catholic Christian Values Award to Olivia Vander Meer.The Academic Excellence and Leadership Award went to Sarah
Last school bus run
Driver retires after 48 years at the wheelDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter KERNS – After almost half a century behind the wheel of a big yellow school bus, Jim Runnalls is turning in his keys.The Kerns Township driver, who celebrated his eightieth birthday in May, has retired after
Falling out of time
People are amazing.[caption id="attachment_11944" align="alignleft" width="211"] Darlene Wroe[/caption]Like finely tuned machines, organic and miraculous, reaching levels both realized and untapped, people function singly and in groups to attain heights perhaps even they
Kerns Public schooled in breakfast nutrition
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter KERNS – Do you want hash browns with your scrambled eggs? How about a waffle?For two days each week, students at Kerns Public School are offered a buffet of breakfast favourites prepared by volunteers.On the other three days, a breakfast bin of grab-and-go
Canada 150 Community funding stream unveiled
DISTRICT (Special) — The Temiskaming Foundation, in conjunction with the Community Foundations of Canada has announced a new funding stream called the Canada 150 Community Fund.Community Foundations of Canada is the national network for Canada’s 191 community foundations.It is a collaborative fund set up to celebrate the
No injuries in bus collision
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – No one was injured when police say a school bus and tractor-trailer collided near Earlton earlier this week.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say a school bus with seven passengers on board was headed west on Gravel Road in Armstrong Township June 20.Shortly after 8
Board ONE director retiring in ’17
TIMMINS (Special/Staff) – The director of education at District School Board Ontario North East will retire in November 2017.Linda Knight announced her plans to the English public school board’s trustees June 7.“In the upcoming 18 months, I have much work to see completed,” said Mrs. Knight in
Special Olympics Torch Run June 29
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — On Wednesday, June 29 the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in conjunction with Special Olympics Ontario, will host their annual Special Olympics Torch Run beginning at McDonald’s Restaurant at 10 a.m.The annual run, featuring law enforcement and Special
Orange Drop draws in loads of recyclables
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – From triple-a to automotive batteries, tins of paint to four-litre jugs of oil, nothing was too big or too small for the annual Orange Drop event on June 4.“(We) had a great turnout,” said Steve Tebworth of Drain-All, the Ottawa-area company