CANADA’S BIRD
The Canadian National Geographic Society has named the Grey Jay as Canada’s bird. Many people in the Temiskaming region might know the bird as the Whiskey Jack, a trickster and a hardy bird found in the Boreal forests of the region. This photo was taken on Whitney Lake, south
Christmas Day fire
CHRISTMAS DAY FIREAt approximately 10:14 a.m. on December 25, 2016 the members of the Cobalt Fire Department (CFD) were called to extinguish a truck fire at the corner of Nickel Street and Prospect Avenue in Cobalt. The fire department determined the blaze started in the engine department according
Fishery enhancement
Environmental monitoring to continue at Latchford DamDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD -- Environmental monitoring at the Latchford dam will be taking place over the next couple of years to ensure the success of an effort to enhance a pickerel spawning bed at the site.The work to enlarge the
Campaign doused in water info
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Taking the pledge once meant swearing off alcohol.But today’s pledge drive advocates consumption…of water.The Healthy Kids Community Challenge in Temiskaming Shores is part of a province-wide effort trying to make it easier for children to choose water over sugary drinks.
