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Englehart food bank fundraiser set for Dec. 13

The Second annual Food Bank Fundraiser takes place December 13 from 12-7 p.m. at the Englehart Community Complex Arena. Admission is $2 or a non-perishable food item. A vendors market, … Continue reading Englehart food bank fundraiser set for Dec. 13 →

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Snowmobiler dies after going through ice

LATCHFORD (Staff/Special) – One person has died following a snowmobile incident on Bay Lake in Latchford on Monday. Ontario Provincial Police report that on December 8 at approximately …

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LIGHTING UP CHRISTMAS

Santa and Mrs. Claus took the opportunity to speak with about 50 Cobalt and area children Saturday evening, December 6, at the town Christmas lighting ceremony. Lorn Scanlon, 6, …

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QUIET MOON

Latchford artist Mona LeBlond has had one of her paintings chosen as the cover of a new anthology book titled Road to Recovery: Pandemic’s Aftermath. The book is a …

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Griffin’s newest book tells a tale of revenge and greed

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Haunting of Modesto O’Brien is the latest book produced by Coleman Township writer Brit Griffin. After producing the …

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100 Women donation to help New Liskeard father and son

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — If ever there was a feel good story to be written at this time of the year, the 100 …

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PINKERTON MEMORIAL

The annual Kevin Pinkerton Memorial Christmas Food Drive took place outside Davy’s Your Independent Grocer in New Liskeard December 6, accepting food donations to be passed on to the …

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TOY DRIVE

Police and volunteers were out in force to help make Christmas brighter for local youngsters, taking part in the annual toy drive for North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s …

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Green Christmases in Temiskaming

By Gordon Brock While it looks like we can expect a white Christmas in 2025, that hasn’t always been the case. Even though weather records go into detail on …

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Winter’s ice and staying safe

We heard of the tragic news of a local snowmobiler losing his life after going through the ice on December 8. It’s a terrible thing to happen to …

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Thunder U19 and U16 teams booming on the court this season

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Area high school girls are making noise on the basketball court this season bouncing the big orange ball together. …

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Cubs heading to Waterloo after three-game weekend series

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Cubs played three games last weekend on home ice, securing one point in a tie against the Thunder …

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Lions having good season in Nickel District league

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Lions are playing good hockey this season, sitting in third place in their 10-team league as …

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Free vaccination programs extended

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Local health officials are encouraging residents young and old to roll up their sleeves to prevent serious illnesses, especially before the holiday season. “Vaccines …

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Fire crews respond to 13 calls in November

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Efforts of fire crews in Temiskaming Shores helped prevent about $250,000 worth of losses to city businesses and residences over November, according to the …

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Single vehicle collision leads to impaired driving charges

HARLEY TOWNSHIP — A driver is facing impaired driving charges after police responded to a vehicle in the ditch. At approximately 2:10 a.m. on November 28, members of …

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SWEET TREATS

Temagami Tarts owner Mark Beardmore looked festive as he offered his award winning butter tarts for sale at the first Cobalt Train Station Christmas Market and Social, held on …

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Resurfacing will upgrade racquet courts in Englehart

ENGLEHART (Staff) – Englehart has confirmed the final cost estimate for the racquet court rehab project. At a recent Englehart committee of the whole meeting, it was revealed …

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UPLIFTING DONATION

Georgia-Pacific has donated $10,000 for the purchase of ceiling lifts at the Blanche River Health (BRH) Englehart hospital. Officials say the motorized devices, mounted on overhead tracks, allow hospital …

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No more “handshake agreements” for use of muni facilities

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A city campaign to formalize old “handshake agreements” for the use of municipal facilities isn’t winning over fans in …

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City taxes to rise by 3.5 per cent

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The average homeowner can expect to pay about $137 more in municipal fees and taxes under the city’s 2026 …

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Wind turbine companies may return to bid in 2026

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Two energy companies considering wind turbine projects in the area have decided not to proceed with bids this year. Both have decided …

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