An energetic discussion
The proposed wind energy project in Lorrain Valley does not sit well with everyone in the area, and there are many concerns being expressed.But there are others who support the move to green energy, and the need for lands to be utilized to support this movement.There are
When Lassie walked with me
[caption id="attachment_1022" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Reporter Darlene Wroe[/caption]When I was a child, I attended a country school.The school was located one-and-a-half miles from my home, and most often I
Access to Algoma eased for Northern students
TIMMINS (Special) – Northern College grads now have easier access to degree programs at Algoma University.The two post-secondary institutions recently signed a joint admissions agreement.It’s intended to reduce the time, cost and barriers for students transferring to university programs.Northern College students in two- and three-year programs will
John Mills’ memories of the war years
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_8924" align="alignleft" width="300"] John Mills[/caption]HAILEYBURY -- John Mills of Haileybury, now 91, made every effort to get to the battlefields of World War
Municipal bylaws a factor in extended off-road use
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – As of July 1, the shoulders of public roads were opened to a wider range of off-road vehicles.But police are cautioning that use of non-traditional all-terrain vehicles on local roads is up to municipalities and their bylaws.“It is the operator’s responsibility to consult
Gray Road turned down for funding
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As one big infrastructure project gets underway, Temiskaming Shores’ application for funding for a second has been turned down.The city was recently informed that its application to the Canada-Ontario Small Communities Fund for its Gray Road project was not accepted.The
Greetings of the gardeners
[caption id="attachment_1022" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Reporter Darlene Wroe[/caption]In all the years that I have been working here, which started in 1986, with a few absentee years from 2006 to 2010, I have
War launched the aviation career for Keith Adams
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter [gallery ids="8809,8808,8801"]HAILEYBURY -- Keith Adams of Haileybury has been working in the aviation field since World War II.Born in Guelph, Ontario, he attended high school in Toronto, but found the academic classes, such as French and Latin, did not appeal to him.After two
LED streetlights considered for city and area south
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- The City of Temiskaming Shores, the Town of Cobalt, the Town of Latchford, and Coleman Township are now making the final decision on whether they will move forward with an LED (light-emitting diode) street-lighting project.The project would see the existing streetlights throughout
Latchford seeking new fire chief
LATCHFORD (Staff) -- The Town of Latchford and the Latchford Volunteer Fire Department are now in the process of choosing a new fire chief.Longtime fire chief Pat Underhill has announced his resignation from the position, but that he will remain with the fire department in some officer’s capacity.
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