Attention Readers
DISTRICT (Staff) – On the evening of Thursday, January 7, around 10:10 p.m. a large flash was reported in the sky -- which, according to reports, affected satellite receivers.If any of our readers experienced this we would like to hear from them by calling (705) 647-6791, extension
City using services of Temiskaming Building Association inspector
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- Clayton Seymour continues to work for the Temiskaming Municipal Building Association (TMBA) as its building inspector.At the same time, he is providing his service to the City of Temiskaming Shores, coming in on Friday afternoons and on an as-needed basis for the
A First in 2016
Rylee J. Cora Holden was expected to make her debut on Christmas. But the daughter of Patsy Menard and Tavis Holden of Haileybury held off until January 2 to become the first baby of 2016 born at Temiskaming Hospital. Rylee, weighing in at eight pounds, three ounces, was delivered
Long Service medals for Temagami firefighters
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_10811" align="alignleft" width="500"] From the left at the 25-year Long Service Award ceremony in Temagami council chambers are Gloria Sanderson, her husband
Future looking brighter for Latchford
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD -- The future is looking brighter for the Town of Latchford in more ways than one.Latchford Mayor George Lefebvre says the first project on the town’s 2016 agenda will be the transforming of the streetlights in the town from incandescent to LED (light-emitting
Temagami’s year ahead
Docks, water mains and structure on ’16 agendaDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami will delve deep into infrastructure in 2016.The reconstruction of Spruce Drive in Temagami North, including the replacement of water and sanitary sewer mains, is expected to begin in the spring.Total cost of
INAUGURAL MEETING
Rick Brassard of Englehart, seated at centre, was recently acclaimed to a ninth consecutive term as chair of the Northeastern Catholic District School Board. Pictured above at the board’s inaugural meeting December 11 are, standing from left, trustees Peter Del Guidice, Steve Malciw, Fred Salvador, Martin Drainville, Ron MacInnis,
The magic of Christmas
Darlene WroeThere’s magic in the moment when a child meets Santa Claus.Childhood is made of magic and believing, trust and faith that there is power in the universe that sees into our hearts and lives.To witness this faith is deeply moving. The innocence and trust of childhood
Harley bridges gap in ’15
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter HARLEY – A new $1.9 million bridge on Uno Park Road was a highlight of 2015 in Harley Township.Harley partnered with neighbouring Temiskaming Shores on the installation of a new bridge over the Wabi River.The province provided $1.5
Hydro One service could worsen, says MPP and auditor-general
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TORONTO -- Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk has expressed concern that hydro outages in Northern and rural Ontario could become more frequent and longer.Hydro One serves as the electricity distributor in rural and Northern Ontario, and Ms. Lysyk has expressed