Santa arrived in Englehart last Friday evening, November 20, aboard an Englehart Chamber of Commerce float, instead of on his usual sleigh. He smiled and waved at the hundreds of people lining the streets of the parade route that led from the Englehart and Area Historical Museum, through the
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Kirkland and District Community Development Corporation (KDCDC) is spearheading the formation of a regional economic development officer position and committee.Funding approval has been given for the three-year project in which FedNor will provide 90 per cent of the $375,000 cost over
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — Hundreds of people took in various events around town while crowding the downtown streets of Englehart last Friday evening, November 20, as Englehart unveiled its Christmas spirit.Perhaps the only thing to steal the limelight was Santa, who made his appearance
Englehart Masonic Lodge celebrates 100th anniversaryDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — Dignitaries from across Ontario gathered in Englehart Saturday, October 24 to celebrate 100 years of the Masonic brotherhood in the community.Men from all walks of life, many of them municipal and business leaders, gathered to observe
Collision occurs before salt truck arrivesDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — It was one hour before salt was placed on the Englehart bridge on Highway 11 Saturday morning, October 17, after a driver reported treacherous ice conditions to 911.At approximately 8 a.m., witnesses report, they
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — The Town of Englehart is preparing for its next stage of water and sewer infrastructure upgrading.Over the past six years, the town has been actively engaged in upgrading water and sewer infrastructure throughout the town, with some of the infrastructure dating back
Bonnie Warner of Englehart enjoys flower arranging, wreath-making, crafts and photography, along with her gardens. She is pictured here at her home where she opened her door to visitors recently as part of the Englehart Area Artists Open Doors Studio Tour. (Staff photo by Darlene Wroe)
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — The Englehart budget for 2015 was passed at council’s regular meeting Wednesday, May 27.The town is beginning work on its two-year project for upgrades to the water and sewer services.“We are doing the engineering this year, and one or two lines,
Dorothy de Champlain, centre, and Bridget Foss accepted a certificate on behalf of the Northern Rebekah Lodge for Outstanding Volunteer Organization from Englehart Mayor Nina Wallace (left)
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — The future of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) will be the subject of a series of public meetings now being planned for the Temiskaming area.The first of those meetings will take place this evening, Wednesday, April 8, at the Englehart and
