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OPP request the public’s assistance

DISTRICT (Staff-special) — Members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint on Sunday, December 22 at approximately 11 p.m.  

Police say, a 17-year-old New Liskeard female was approached by a man operating a red Ford pick-up truck on Whitewood Avenue.  The man asked if she would like a ride, say police.   Police say when she declined he told her to get into the vehicle.  In a release from the police, police say  “She departed the scene and there was no further contact. “

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety, and that of children, at all times. Please take time to discuss with your children in detail safety tips regarding the dangers of strangers.  Do not leave your children unattended anywhere, for any length of time, when out in public. Remember to encourage safety in numbers.  The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca <http://www.opp.ca/>   contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

If anyone has any information about this case please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call the Tri Town Region Inc Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Ronald Thisdelle

Cobalt resident Ronald This-delle died of heart failure on December 18, 2013, at the Temiskaming Hospital.He was born in Englehart on February 2, 1941, to Joseph and Laurence Thisdelle.Educated in Haileybury, Mr. Thisdelle married

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Bethlehem Walk

 Outdoor event marking the birth of Jesus Christ THORNLOE — On a cold winter’s night that was so deep, a baby was born in a manger. His name was Jesus. For about 15 years The Thornloe Crossroads Baptist Church has been organizing the outdoor event, the Bethlehem Walk, surrounding the

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Sports Digest

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLThe Boys High School basketball season continues Wednesday, December 18, with the Seniors from Fort Albany in the area. They’re at Kirkland Lake District Composite School (KLDCS) at noon hour, then head over to play the Spartans at Englehart High School at 3:30. Schools then take their Christmas

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Sport Shorts – Trades

Almost every Canadian hockey fan I know was devastated when the teary-eyed Wayne Gretzky announced he was being traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings hockey franchise circa 1988.I believe there was a collective gasp that went around the country. Our “great one” being traded to an

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Straight from the hip

The sentence to Boston’s Shawn Thornton has been handed down and yes he deserved to pay for his actions, but 15 games for a first time suspension?There is no doubt in my mind he also paid for others like Matt Cooke who got away with that terrible hit on Marc

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Nordic News

By Lynn Gibson, TNSC Public Relations DirectorThe trails are fabulous at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC).There are many cross-country ski clubs in Ontario that do not have the snow and trail system that we enjoy right here in our own backyard. If you are reading this column and have

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Welders unbeaten against HLK

TEMISKAMNG SHORES (Special) – The Ebert Welding Bantams hosted the Hearst Lumber Kings for a pair of games December 14 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena in a battle for first place in the North Eastern Ontario Hockey Association (NEOHA).WELDERS 3 HLK 3In the opener the teams battled to a

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