Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD — The New Liskeard Fall Fair is here once again, and thousands of people from across the district, as well as visitors from across the province, are expected to converge on New Liskeard for the annual event.The event itself is nearly as
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Bacteria levels close NL beach
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As of July 19, the New Liskeard beach remained closed, due to high bacteria levels.Water samples have been tested and results are expected this week.If they show bacteria levels have dropped, the beach will be reopened, said Renee Duval, public
Local businessman donates computers to low-income people
Water works continuing
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As winter looms, construction continues of a multi-million dollar project linking the New Liskeard and Dymond water systems.Weather permitting, work along Armstrong Street North is expected to be complete within the next week or two, said Doug Walsh, Temiskaming Shores’ director
Volunteers, take a seat
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – They deliver meals and drive seniors to appointments.Now, a new bench along the New Liskeard waterfront by Riverside Place pays tribute to volunteers with Timiskaming Home Support (THS).It is “a very small token” of appreciation for all their work, said
ARSON TO BLAME IN FIRE
Two businesses, six apartments lost, people left homelessGordon Brock Speaker Editor Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD — A 35-year-old New Liskeard man has been charged in connection with Saturday’s downtown New Liskeard fire which saw more than a half dozen people left homeless, two businesses burnt to
SWINGING INTO FALL
FOOTWORK
Foot by foot, metre by metre, the $324,000 replacement of the New Liskeard boardwalk began last week. A crew from South Wabi Sawmill – clockwise, from upper right, Dave Rideout, Jacob Rideout, Shane Hewitt and Chad Livingston, hidden – is pictured above installing another section. (Staff photo by Diane
CUBS TRAP NORTH BAY
The New Liskeard Cubs had their first Great North Midget League preseason game Friday at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena. They defeated the North Bay Trappers 6-1 on August 22. The Cubs have been trimming their roster and are down to 20 skaters and four goalies as of August
New Liskeard house gutted by early morning fire
Neighbour saves livesSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD — An early morning blaze has left a single-family dwelling here at 116 Paget Street north heavily damaged.Temiskaming Shores Fire Department New Liskeard and Dymond firefighters were called to the scene of the fire at approximately