Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — The Tenth Temagami Shiverfest, held March 2 to 5, featured perfect winter weather and was filled with community fun.“We had asked for snow and we got snow and we asked for sunshine and we got that. We were really pleased, everybody
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Shiverfest warming Temagami winter
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – A new date and expanded lineup of events is slated for Shiverfest ’17.The carnival, which has typically been held during the Family Day weekend, runs this year from March 2 through 5.And for the first time, a royal family – chosen democratically by voters
Question of Conflicts
Integrity Commissioner issues report on Temagami complaintsTEMAGAMI (Staff) – An integrity commissioner has found that Temagami’s mayor did not breach council’s code of conduct when she signed a letter as mayor endorsing a candidate in last year’s by-election.But Integrity Commissioner Fred Dean said the three municipal
TSB Series concludes in Temagami
TEMAGAMI —The beautiful waters of Lake Temagami and Cassels Lake proved the right lure this past weekend for anglers taking part in the final tournaments of the Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series (TSB).The municipality of Temagami welcomed anglers on September 24 on Cassels Lake, and September 25 on
Ron Prefasi wins Temagami by-election
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – Former Temagami reeve and councillor Ron Prefasi will be returning to this municipality’s council table as a result of last Thursday’s (August 18) by-election.Mr. Prefasi defeated runner-up Paul Middleton by a 457 to 395 vote margin in a four-person race. The two other candidates’ vote
Four in Temagami councillor race
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – In a rare municipal development, Temagami voters can cast ballots in a by-election August 18 to fill a vacant council seat.The councillor’s post has been vacant since mid-March.At that time, councillor and deputy mayor John Kenrick
Gallery 212 features painter and singer this weekend
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — Art will be heard and viewed this coming weekend when visual meets vocal at the Lake Temagami art gallery called Gallery 212.A showing of Ottawa-based artist Lynda Shaw’s paintings will take place while Temagami Indigenous singer/songwriter and banjo player Esther Pennell
TFN charting mapping project
BEAR ISLAND (Staff) – A $31,500 grant from FedNor has enabled the Temagami First Nation to hire a youth intern for a year.The intern is a Geographic Information System (GIS) officer, developing maps for land use and cultural and heritage purposes.The funding was officially announced by Timiskaming-Nipissing
Temagami hosting festival doubleheader
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – If you’re looking for live music and a taste of adventure on the water, head to Temagami this weekend.From July 15 through 17, the waterfront is headquarters for twin events – the Deepwater Music Festival and the Temagami Canoe Festival.It’s the second year
Music emerging from Deepwater
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – The Temagami waterfront is the backdrop for artists from Temagami, Temiskaming and beyond this weekend.The second annual Deepwater Music Festival gets off to a tuneful start July 15.It opens with an artists’ showcase at the Temagami Royal Canadian Legion from 2 to 6 p.m.
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