NLCAT alumni remember college days
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – It’s been 20 years since students roamed the halls and barns that were once part of the New Liskeard agricultural college.But when some 130 former students, staff and spouses returned last week, it wasn’t the studies of plant science, animal health
Grandes Rivières switching principals
DISTRICT (Staff) – With students at the region’s French Catholic schools back in class next week, there will be a few changes in the principals’ offices.The Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières has announced new principals in two Temiskaming Shores schools.Carol Mackey will take over
Sustainability, stability and equality
[caption id="attachment_1022" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Reporter Darlene Wroe[/caption]Like many others, I am a great fan of Downton Abbey.We can’t help cheering for Lord Grantham, who is determined that he will look
Blood donor clinic set for August 19
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – It can take 50 blood donors to help a car crash victim.That’s the message that Canadian Blood Services hopes potential donors hear.Summer usually sees the demand for blood rise, “but there are fewer donors,” said Kerns Township firefighter Mark Wilson.To restock supplies,
Police patrols net Elk Lake charges
ELK LAKE (Staff) – Recent patrols in Elk Lake resulted in charges related to impaired driving.On July 29, Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say an officer observed a pick-up being driven aggressively at about 9:15 p.m. on Pine Street.Police stopped the vehicle.The driver, a 54-year-old James Township
Incumbents running for Northeastern Catholic seats
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Incumbents have announced they are seeking re-election to the Northeastern Catholic District School Board.Board chair Rick Brassard and trustee Steve Malciw will run for the two seats representing the Englehart and Kirkland Lake areas on the regional English Catholic board.Incumbent Martin Drainville of
Managing diabetes
Timiskaming program marks 20 yearsDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Twenty years ago, people newly diagnosed with diabetes were admitted to hospital to start insulin treatment.And now?“It’s done within an hour here,” said Joanne Potter, a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator with the
Diabetes Expo expanding
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The Timiskaming Diabetes Program was established in 1994 to teach people how to live with the chronic condition.Its staff take in conventions to remain up to date on the latest research and treatments.Information is shared with the general public at open houses every
Shining light on history of Timmins diocese
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY -- The preservation of the heritage and memories of local history is a passion for local historian and author Florent Heroux.From the towering splendour of the Holy Cross Church in Haileybury, to the artifacts overlooked and forgotten in the grass of a once
A good life – Signe (Olson) Byberg turns 100 years young
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Signe Olson Byberg will celebrate her 100th birthday this coming August 19.There are celebrations being planned at her son’s home in Port Perry, Ontario and in Welland, Ontario, where she has lived since 2010.She is a former resident