LATCHFORD (Staff) – A man who is deeply indebted to Canadian war veterans is coming to Latchford on October 5 to help with a tree dedication at Veterans’ Park. Jacques … Continue reading Latchford Legion hosting historian Saturday
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Walking for history and for the future
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — You could hear the drums beating a song of empowerment and presence a full street away. Up to 100 children, adults …
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RIDING INTO FALL
It was a first “horse” ride for ten-month-old Makoa, who was joined aboard a plywood model by mom Leigha Wabie at Aidie Creek Gardens’ Fall Fun Days on the …
New Harvest Queen and princesses crowned
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was a coronation with a country theme, when the 2024 New Liskeard Fall Fair Queen and her two princesses were crowned last …
Film project inspired by local music teacher
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A retired music teacher has inspired the creation of a short film. Temiskaming Art Gallery communications officer Alyssa Kostello has written …
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Task force proposed for stray animals problem
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Two individuals known for their active support for animal rescues are meeting with area councils in an effort to …
Council to consider Rockin’ requests
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council will discuss next month potential support for the 2025 edition of Rockin’ on º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Day. Organizers have made five …
PILES OF FUN
There were many activities to enjoy at the Family Fun Day on the Farm at the Breault Family Farm September 21. New Liskeard children Fréderique Plante, 3, and her …
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Mapping out a better route
By Darlene Wroe A few years ago a report came out about the pros and cons of the Temiskaming district and one of its greatest assets was the presence …
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According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism’s Digital News Report 2024, Canadians’ trust in news is 39 per cent. For comparison, Americans’ trust is news is …
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Stingers leave a mark with annual Terry Fox Run
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It’s a Canadian tradition built around a Canadian hero. Every year schools across Northern Ontario and beyond host Terry Fox Runs …
Cubs will be busy with triple-header weekend
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Cubs will look to get in the win column next weekend with three games on tap. They played …
Master Batters strike silver at slo-pitch provincials
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HAMILTON — The New Liskeard K&A Bookkeeping Services Master Batters mixed slo-pitch team knocked it out of the park at the provincial co-ed slo-pitch …
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Additional charges laid in Charlton shooting
CHARLTON-DACK (Staff) – Additional charges have been laid following a shooting incident in Charlton. On September 23, shortly before 5 a.m., members from the Temiskaming Detachment of the …
Study continues into glyphosate spill area
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – Additional soil and water were removed September 24-30 from a forest site where a glyphosate spill occurred September 10. Aerial-spraying …
NEW LISKEARD COLLISION
No children were on a school bus that was involved in a collision last week with a car on Lakeshore Road North in New Liskeard. The collision occurred September …
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CONSTRUCTIVE SUPPORT
Georgia-Pacific has made a $10,000 donation to the Blanche River Health (BRH) Foundation to support capital upgrades at the Englehart hospital. “At Georgia-Pacific, we believe in giving back to the …
Hockey Hub opens at Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There’s something new coming to the Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena, involving all things hockey related. The Hockey Hub business, owned by Micheal Smith, …
Public invited to comment on retail holiday openings
 Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is contemplating letting retailers decide whether to open on holidays. But to do so, it must amend its existing …
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Temiskaming Shores to seek a new councillor
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There’s a vacant seat on city council. Councillor Jesse Foley, who has served on Temiskaming Shores council since being elected in …
Integrity Commissioner delays report to Latchford council
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — E4m Solutions representative Peggy Young-Lovelace delayed presenting Latchford council with an Integrity Commission (IC) report, almost eight months in the making, at …
DTSSAB to return some funds to municipalities
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – DTSSAB will be returning a total of $800,000 to its member municipalities in October. At the District of Timiskaming Social …