New Liskeard Temiskaming Speaker - August 2023

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023

Body of missing canoeist recovered

TEMAGAMI (Sta ) – The body of a canoeist has been recovered three days after the 24-year-old was reported missing in the Temagami area.

Temiskaming OPP report that the resident of Brockton was found deceased August 14 by the OPP’s Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU).

Police say the individual, whose identity has not been released, was reported missing around 10 p.m. August 11 on Wasaksina Lake southwest of Temagami.

Police say a canoe with two persons aboard capsized. One made it to shore safely but a second occupant was unaccounted for.

Police say an initial search was launched with the help of a Gri on helicopter from the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre at Canadian Forces Base Trenton.

Members of the OPP Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit and USRU were also deployed.

The search was assisted by an Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry helicopter.

Paiement brothers to be honoured with Earlton arena renaming (B Front).

LAWLOR GARAGE FIRE

A garage re at 370 Lawlor Street in Haileybury was quickly extinguished when members of the Temiskaming Shores Fire Department Haileybury brigade arrived on the scene in the early afternoon of Saturday, August 12. They received the call for the re at 1:30 p.m. There was no one injured in the blaze and the cause of the re has yet to be determined noted Temiskaming Shores Fire Department training o cer Jocelyn Plante in a telephone interview. He said the rain that fell on Saturday helped to minimize the

Whooping cough outbreak declared

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Timiskaming Health Unit has declared a whooping cough outbreak in the central part of the district.

Investigation continues, but to date the health unit is aware of about ve con rmed cases and a number of probable cases, said Dr. Glenn Corneil, the district’s acting medical ocer of health.

He said the individuals range from young children to adults, but no seniors have been a ected.

One person has been hospitalized.

In a news release, the health unit said its sta are in the process of notifying people who have been exposed to the infectious respiratory illness.

“Whooping cough germs spread

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

easily from person to person,” said Corneil in a statement.

“Children under the age of one are at the most risk for severe infection.

Immunization provides the best protection against whooping cough.”

The health unit said whooping cough, known as pertussis, di ers from the common cold, bronchitis and croup by the severity and duration of the cough.

While the illness starts like the common cold – with sneezing, runny nose, low grade fever and a mild cough – the cough gets worse over two weeks.

Coughing spells develop and may end in a whooping sound. The cough may be so severe that the person gags or vomits.

Older children and adults may have a prolonged cough without the “whoop” sound or vomiting.

In light of the increasing incidence of pertussis, the health unit reminds the public to stay home if they’re sick.

VACCINATION

Vaccination against whooping cough is part of the routine immunization for infants, children and teenagers. It’s typically given at two, four, six and 18 months of age.

Immunity decreases over time, so a booster dose is recommended for adults.

People of all ages are encouraged to contact the health unit to make an appointment if they’re due or overdue for vaccination.

Individuals who have received vaccinations at the health unit or who report their shots to the health unit through licensed childcare or schools can review their immunization records online at http://timiskaminghu.com/281/immunization.

Anyone who is pregnant or immunocompromised should follow up with their health care provider to con rm their vaccination history.

The health unit said a booster of the pertussis vaccine is recommended in the third trimester of pregnancy.

It notes that hand washing is the single most e ective way of preventing the transmission of infections.

Using a tissue and coughing or sneezing into one’s arm rather than hand are also recommended.

Anyone who develops whooping cough symptoms over the next three weeks is advised to contact their health provider and notify the health unit.

This is not the rst whooping cough outbreak in Temiskaming in recent years.

In late 2019 and early 2020, the district reported 41 cases.

Public o ers direction to BRH

ENGLEHART – A new nursing home, doctors’ access to the hospital, and communications were on people’s minds when Blanche River Health invited feedback.

Blanche River Health (BRH), which operates hospital sites in Englehart and Kirkland Lake, is seeking feedback as it drafts a strategic plan for the next ve years.

About two dozen people turned out August 3 in Englehart to o er input.

BRH wants to know what it’s doing well and what can be improved, what it should be prioritizing, and any opportunities it should pursue, CEO Jorge VanSlyke told the audience.

One concern raised was the inability of family health team doctors to follow their patients during their care at the hospital.

BRH uses in-house doctors known as hospitalists to care for in-patients and cover the emergency department.

How provincial funding is delivered to hospitals and to family health care teams differs, and each organization has a contract with its own doctors, VanSlyke said.

Integrating services would require a decision by both organizations, she said.

She said the hospital is willing to work with any doctor who would like to work with it.

She said she also heard the message that BRH should try to improve the relationship with doctors to enable them

JORGE VANSLYKE

to work in the hospital.

People at the meeting asked for an update on a new nursing home.

In the fall of 2019, a proposal was outlined for a privately operated nursing home that would be built on the Englehart hospital property and use BRH services for meals, maintenance and laundry.

The pandemic then began, and there hasn’t been much movement on the project, VanSlyke said.

“We’re starting to revisit the conversation,” she said.

There were requests to improve communication.

VanSlyke said BRH is working on a newsletter that could be distributed in a variety of ways.

There was also a call for the hospital to improve communication with patients’ families.

Other suggestions included increasing resources in the hospital to deal with patients with mental health concerns and addictions; increasing the number of visiting specialists; and providing dialysis treatment.

ER CLOSURES

VanSlyke advised the group

of the possibility of emergency department closures.

BRH is one of the few hospitals that hasn’t had to close its emergency departments’ doors during the pandemic, she said.

But there have been two or three close calls in the past three months because of doctor shortages, she said.

The situation is most serious in Kirkland Lake.

Closures were avoided because BRH was able to bring people in, she said.

If there is a closure, she said BRH may be able to provide only three hours’ notice. In that case, she said ambulances would take patients to the closest available hospital.

BRH has created a recruit-

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More than $8 million in illicit drugs, firearms seized

TORONTO (Special) – A Temiskaming Shores resident is among almost two dozen people charged following an investigation into illicit drugs and illegal firearms.

Police say more than $8 million in drugs and firearms as well as almost $800,000 in other property were seized.

The investigation, dubbed Project Moffatt, began in April.

In a news release, the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau say police learned of three crime groups trafficking in drugs and firearms in the Greater Toronto Area as well as Northeastern and Central Ontario.

On July 18 and 19, police executed 14 search warrants at locations in Englehart, North Bay and the Toronto area as well as at two correctional institutions.

A 29-year-old from Temiskaming Shores has been charged with two counts of trafficking in a Schedule I substance and two counts of possessing a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Among the items seized across the province were 29 firearms, mainly handguns; 12 kilograms of fentanyl; 25.25 kilograms of cocaine; five kilograms of crystal methamphetamine; and more than 260,000 methamphetamine tablets.

Police also seized almost $290,000 in Canadian currency, $1,562 in US currency, and ten vehicles.

“Illicit drugs and illegal firearms traffickers jeopardize the safety of our communities,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Marty Kearns in the release.

The investigation was led by the Northeast unit of the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the OPP-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team and the OPP-led Provincial Weapons Enforcement Team.

Police services in York, Peel, Barrie and Ottawa supported the investigation.

Investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about illicit drug trafficking is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or, anonymously, Crime Stoppers, at 1-800-222 TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

STAR-STRUCK

North on Tap keeps on giving

HAILEYBURY (Staff/Special)

- The North on Tap Craft Beer Festival - Temiskaming Shores, will be giving $94,000 to four worthwhile causes this year.

Its two major beneficiaries this year are Zack’s Crib (new homeless shelter) and the Haileybury Legion Branch 54. Each will be receiving $44,000 from this year’s event, organizing committee member Dani-

Former fire hall up for sale

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – With the new fire station in Haileybury in use, the century-old fire hall on Georgina Avenue is up for sale.

The city has released a request for tenders to buy the vacant former fire hall.

The minimum tender has been set at $223,000 based on the property’s evaluation by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.

In a report to council, city staff noted that a large bell is located on the property.

Once used to alert the public to fires and other emergencies, it’s now rung during Remembrance

Day services.

City staff said the retention of the bell on the property would be addressed through the sale process.

At council’s committee-of-the-whole meeting August 8, Councillor Ian Graydon asked whether any thought had been given to keeping the building for its historic or tourism value.

Corporate services director Shelly Zubyck said the idea of relocating the Haileybury Heritage Museum to the building had been discussed. But the former fire hall is too small, she said, and the museum’s current location further west on Main Street offers room to expand.

elle Bélanger-Corbin stated in a media release. The Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary is also receiving $4,000 to launch their adopta-pet program for seniors, and $2,000 will be set aside for the Armstrong Township Public Library, to be used in the purchase of English and French largeprint books, she added.

Zack’s Crib spokespeople Yves and Lianne Paillé stated the funds “will go a long way in helping Zack’s Crib complete renovations to our facility and purchase much needed supplies such as bedding, food, hygiene products and much more.”

Elisa Bernstein of the Haileybury Legion Branch 54 said the festival’s donation will be used for the Legion’s renovation fund. She commented, “Our project to revitalize our Legion will help us better serve our veterans and the entire community. We look forward to being open more frequently, with more ser-

vices, sports, music and cultural activities to come in the near future.” She noted that membership at the Legion is $50 and all are welcome.

The fifth annual North on Tap Craft Beer Festival - Temiskaming Shores held its fifth annual event this past July 8.

Close to 2,000 people were on hand at the Harbour Place Pavilion in Haileybury July 8, said Bélanger-Corbin.

At the festival visitors had a chance to experience craft beers, wines and cocktails, local foods and homegrown musical entertainment.

The July 8 event was kicked off with the five-kilometre Hop to It Beer/Root Beer Fun Run & Walk, with 175 runners and walkers participating.

There was also a free family night on the evening of July 7.

The five editions of the event have made it possible for organizers to raise a total of $325,000 to give back to the community for worthwhile causes, Bélanger-Corbin stated. North on Tap “is a way for our community to come together and make a difference in the lives of local residents,” said Corbin.

She added, “The North on Tap Craft Beer Festival would like to thank everyone who attended. Special thanks go out to all sponsors for their generosity and support and the countless volunteers who gave their time and energy to ensure the festival’s success.”

The sixth edition of North on Tap will take place Saturday, July 13, 2024, and planning for the event will begin this fall.

Festival organizers can be reached at northontap@gmail. com.

They can also be found at www.northontap.ca, and on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook:@ northontapbeer.

TRI TOWN REGION CRIME STOPPERS

dark enclosed tandem-axle trailer. Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or your nearest police authority.

Anaya Patel and younger brother Hiyaan brought a little Bollywood-style glamour to the Dymond Community Hall at the Folklore Festival organized by the One Light Diversity Centre. The Temiskaming Shores siblings were among the performers at the August 12 event, where everyone had the chance to sample foods from South Asia and join in the dancing. One Light’s next event is A Lat-in Common, to be held August 25 at Harbour Place in Haileybury. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

FedNor provides funding for three local projects

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES

- New funding assistance of $462,496 has been provided through FedNor to assist three local businesses with goals for important improvements.

On Wednesday, August 9, Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota was joined by representatives of the three businesses on the grounds of Three H Furniture Systems Limited in New Liskeard, one of the three recipients.

Three H Furniture Systems Limited is being assisted with funding of $299,996 to modernize and increase manufacturing and to expand its facility.

The business employs over 120 people.

President Roy Dittmann outlined that the primary focus of the project is to expand the warehouse building to add more production space. A press is being added, he said. “We get requests for a lot of custom laminates which we have to source from Southern Ontario with a really high shipping cost to get

it here.” The addition of a press will allow the company to press its own material, making it more timely and cost effective, he continued.

The company is also installing powder coating lines. “With the high interest rates right now, an interest free loan means a lot,” Dittmann said in thanking Rota and FedNor.

Grant Farms is receiving funding assistance of $122,500 to purchase and incorporate innovative and more environmentally friendly equipment.

General manager Judy Dotten expressed the gratitude of the company to FedNor in helping them “toward sustainable and innovative agriculture.” FedNor support allows Grant Farms “to push the boundaries of what is possible in modern farming practices.” She added that, “Cutting-edge technology, often referred to as precision-ag, has opened new horizons for us.”

Phillips Seeds Ltd. is receiving funding assistance of $40,000 to support the design and construction of a storage and processing building. Vicepresident Terry Phillips was also

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ment and retention committee hoping to attract health care providers.

But to be successful, she said, e orts must be made to accommodate the new recruits’ families as well.

She said the hospital has tried advertising and is considering tapping into immigration programs.

When asked if local students knew that tuition help is available for health care studies, she said BRH could look into approaching high schools about the opportunities.

She said its human resources department is also willing to reach out to individuals to discuss options.

The hospital has relied on agency nurses, who work under contract with an outside organization, to cover sta ng shortages.

While there is a cost to agency nurses, “at the same time, without them we would be closed by now,” she said.

BRH board member Norm Koch commented that the

provincial government’s one per cent wage increase cap –which was recently overturned and increased by an arbitrator – spurred many to leave hospitals for agencies where they can make much more.

“At the hospital level, we can’t change that,” he said.

The government should have realized that health care workers would make decisions with their feet and opt for agency work, said John Vanthof, Timiskaming-Cochrane’s New Democratic MPP.

But he also commended BRH and its board for its work to keep not only emergency departments open, but the Englehart hospital itself.

FEEDBACK

The hospital’s consultations have included the receipt of almost 200 surveys and discussions with 84 sta members.

Two more public meetings will be held – August 21 in Larder Lake and August 22 in Kirkland Lake.

VanSlyke anticipated the results will be compiled by midSeptember.

over $460,000 FedNor financial

Phillips Seeds Ltd. vice-president

Dittmann, Grant Farms general

present and thanked Rota for his help in securing the funding for a product and equipment storage building.

Phillips Seeds Ltd. is a vertically integrated cash-crop pedigreed seed processor with roots in Kerns Township, he related. In 1985 the business took the stop from producer to processor and now “plays an important role in the local ag community by introducing new seed varieties to the area,” he commented. The new structure can be used in bulk shipment orders, he explained.

Rota said the FedNor investments in the three projects are expected to have benefits including: the creation of 20 new jobs, increased product diversity, manufacturing capacity and sales, improved sourcing of seed grains for local farmers, and the purchase and use of raw products produced in the region.

The three projects are funded through the FedNor-administered Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) delivered by the regional development agencies “to help businesses and the organizations who support them to future-proof, build resiliency, and prepare for growth by transitioning to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, enhance competitiveness, and create jobs.”

FedNor recipients gathered at the Three-H Furniture Systems recently for the announcement of

assistance for three area business projects. From left to right are

Terry Phillips, Three-H Furniture Systems Ltd. president Roy

manager Judy Dotten, and Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony

Rota. (LJI photo by Darlene Wroe)

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Summer is at its peak at this time, and farm vehicles are busy on the fields and moving from one location to another as they carry out the work related to the harvest.

From the late 1800s, agriculture has been the main contributor to the area economy and the reason for its development.

Almost 150 years later, agriculture, and growing crops and raising livestock for needed food, is still a key contributor.

Once again, the Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance organized an opportunity for people to visit area farms and learn more about the

story behind the scenes. On August 12, people were able to visit a number of area farms, and explore and ask questions to learn more about this important side of the region’s business.

From long barns of cattle awaiting milking, to fields of grazing cows, long rows of low-growing strawberry plants, and ripe grain as far as the eye can see, and many other endeavours to feed the world, agriculture is almost infinite in what can be done.

The industry is growing quickly from a production point of view as well, advancing into a world of rapid-

ly changing technology, competition, transportation, and other challenges and opportunities.

Area municipalities and businesses, along with higher levels of government, are also partners in this important industry. After all, the global population is growing and feeding that population is one of the key concerns to a successful future.

From the earliest days in Temiskaming, agriculture has been a prime interest in building and living in the North.

Now well into the twenty-first century, it is more important than ever.

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Sporting events have always seemed to attract the largest international and national television audiences and that’s true even in this 21st Century and this decade of our “Roaring Twenties.”

It’s even the case at our local level.

For example, what was the largest television audience to ever witness a Temiskaming sporting event?

In the 20th century, the answer could be found by looking back to the year 1996 and one could pick from two separate competitions that were aired on The Sports Network (TSN): it was either in January at the final game of the Canadian Men’s Senior Curling championships held in Alberta (where the New Liskeard Horne Granite Curling Club team skipped by Bill

Johnston lost in an extra end); or later in April in Nova Scotia when the final game of the Air Canada Midget hockey championships featured the New Liskeard Cubs (the Cubs lost the national championship by a 4-1 score to Thunder Bay).

Okay then, what was the largest television audience to ever watch a sporting (or non-sporting) event from Temiskaming?

Here, in chronological order are the contenders and they are all sports-related:

• In the 1970s-1980s the Global Television network used to broadcast weekly live primetime Wintario lottery draws from different communities throughout the province. Wintario was Ontario’s first lottery and the money went to help communities with local recreational projects. In that era,

it drew what were considered respectable TV ratings and the host community would use the half hour to show off the assets of the community. The shows were originally anchored by Fred Davis and Faye Dance. On a few occasions this area played host – at least once in Cobalt and once in Haileybury.

• On Saturday February 15, 2003, CBC TV presented Hockey DayIn Canada – the network’s annual 15-hour tribute to the game in Canada. The last six hours of the program were telecasts of National Hockey League games, but from noon to 4 p.m. they showed various parts of the country and zeroed in on selected communities and how those respective communities looked at the game. New Liskeard was one of those communities.

The main attraction was Ron Davidson (then a Temiskaming Crown Attorney) and his Ultra Skills concept of teaching the sport.

That day saw CBC reporter Brenda Irving on site talking on-ice with local youngsters while Hockey Night In Canada host Ron MacLean conducted a live interview with Ron Davidson.

Media reports at the time had the TV ratings for that afternoon at 187,000.

• In 2009 TSN promoted what was called a Kraft Celebration Tour where for one summer week the network’s SportsCentre evening telecast went across

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3. I plan on getting a car with better gas mileage.

The City of Temiskaming Shores is looking at selling the New Liskeard marina property, including buildings and land to the edge of the municipal parking lot near Riverside Place. Do you agree with the idea?

1. Yes, the city could use that extra money.

2. No, the waterfront is a public space promoting health and wellness.

3. The City could ask the taxpayers through a referendum vote.

Gordon Brock

Letter To The Editor

Keep the waterfront and expand it

Dear Editor,

May we offer some positive input regarding that three-andone-half acre parcel of the New Liskeard downtown waterfront property. Why not keep it intact indefinitely to utilize as an integral springboard impetus and or catalyst of sorts to further expand and beautify the existing waterfront potential?

The emphasis and the focal point could be to fan out and extend 100 meters further out into those shallow waters for a fully tapered and very well tailor-made and contoured shoreline all the way down to the Beach Gardens, incorporated as a well rounded whole?

Locally clean fill is available. There is always an average abundance of seasonal commercial and or industrial construction going on. Load after load all spread out will eventually go a long way in the right direction.

Modern day offshore expansion has been in vogue for many, many years realistically. Why squander yet another longterm open window of golden opportunity of social economic well being through transformation? This concept has merit at face value and is easy to discern and to fathom in-depth as a new part of the local waterfront landscape.

Re: the editorial in the August 11 Weekender. Should we or shouldn’t we sell it or keep it? Do we need a unanimous consensus? If we all think positive and work together in tandem both collectively and objectively perhaps we can and will make this happen. Enough said, it’s all a mere matter of pros and cons!

In closing, it’s the thought that counts and the subject content realistically is what makes a big difference one way or another.

Conrad B. (Connie) Corville Cobalt Ontario

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the country and each night did a telecast from a small community.

Back in 2009 Elk Lake played host to one of these Kraft Celebration Tour stops with money from Kraft donated to upgrade Elk Lake’s ball fields. Unfortunately, the SportsCentre from Elk Lake was delayed by at least two hours as TSN was contractually obligated to show the conclusion to a rain-delayed, lowly-rated obscure car race.

• On August 25, 2012, a large enthusiastic crowd was at the New Liskeard waterfront late that Saturday afternoon for the New Liskeard stop of the official $25,000 cheque presentation from Kraft Canada to the Harder 4 Carter skate park campaign.

Continued from 4a a Canadian Football League game featuring Calgary at Saskatchewan. The CFL is Canada’s biggest televised sports property next to the NHL. Their mean-audience average that summer for the CFL was about 800,000 viewers, a little less for a summer afternoon game. According to published TV ratings, the last Saturday afternoon CFL football game was July 21 from Saskatchewan and the ratings indicated 707,000 people watched it on TSN. It was speculated back then that if even half of that audience turned off after the game, that Saturday evening’s SportsCentre audience from New Liskeard would still be well over the 300,000 range. That would have been the most watched national television audience of an event coming from our area.

Unlike what happened to Elk Lake in 2009, the lead-in to the SportsCentre from the New Liskeard waterfront featured

Gordon Brock was the editor of The Temiskaming Speaker from 1985 to 2017

Regional firefighter training on agenda

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES –

To help local firefighters get the certification they’ll require, the Temiskaming Shores Fire Department is contemplating hosting a regional training school later this fall.

Firefighter certification requirements begin taking effect in 2026, explained Fire Chief Steve Langford in an interview last week.

But on-line learning on one’s own simply isn’t feasible, given volunteers’ busy lives, he said.

And sending volunteers out of town for courses is both expensive and disruptive to their personal lives, he said.

He said there can also be an intimidation factor when

volunteers attend courses alongside career firefighters.

“At the end of the day, we’re trying to come up with a way that makes sense for our folks to get the level of certification they need,” Langford said.

He said the idea of hosting the first level of fire instructor training, which teaches firefighters to be trainers, was well received at a recent meeting of the district’s fire chiefs.

He said instructors from the Ontario Fire College could deliver the course over two weekends to participants from across the district.

Upon completion, he said participants could then take their test.

The goal, he said, is to set up training “that makes it easy” for volunteers to take part.

New donation well-seated

ENGLEHART (Special) – There’s new seating for Englehart and Kirkland Lake patients, thanks to a donation from Blanche River Health Foundation.

New transport chairs will make it easier for patients with mobility needs who need to come to the hospital, said Martha Cope, vice-president of clinical services and chief nursing officer of Blanche River Health (BRH), in a news release.

Transport chairs are “much more versatile than wheelchairs,” she said, because they’re typically custom-built to suit an individual’s needs.

“They’re built to last, and can be used comfortably by patients with varying heights, sizes and needs.”

The purchase of five chairs for the Kirkland Lake site and three for Englehart was made possible by a donation from the BRH Foundation.

“The new transport chairs are just the latest example of what is possible when people open their hearts to help make health care work better in the region,” said foundation chair John Sullivan.

“There are multiple ways to invest in an improved patient experience for those who visit both the Englehart and Kirkland Lake sites of Blanche River Health,” Sullivan said.

They include the foundation’s monthly 50/50 draws.

To purchase tickets, go to www.blancheriverhealth5050.ca.

Donations can be made online at www.blancheriverhealth.ca, and gifts may also be left to the foundation in one’s will.

For further information, contact the foundation at (705) 5675251 ext. 2156

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Englehart’s Early Years

The Edwards Family Heritage CHAPTER 187

With Doug Edwards

The plans of mice and men often go astray. The Crop Tour got rain.

As I read 75 years ago in the Speaker talking about the crop tour with the visit to Riverside Packers it brought back long forgotten memories.

Bob Meyers was owner at that time. He had at his home a butcher shop where Evanturel Township now operates. The old barn is still there. Eventually he built the Riverside Packers.

Long forgotten memory stored in my mind. One year we had a 4-H Swine Club. We were given a weaner pig to look after all summer. We had to keep track of the food we fed it. We had to train it so it could be judged for showmanship. Come fall we went to

Riverside Packers to see them slaughtered and graded. The higher the grade the more was paid, dressed weight. We had to judge four animals giving reasons why we placed them when alive. We saw the results when dressed out.

I remember John Hetherington.

I’d met Norma at her aunt’s, only to go back the next week to see her and she had gone home for her seventeenth birthday.

John was our best man at our wedding.

One night the re burned down Riverside Packers where there were units to store your frozen meats. Bob Meyers worked for the Timmins Packers for a length of time. He came back years later to open

his old shop. His buyers, now working for Timmins Packers, would come to the farm giving a price to be picked up later.

Norma helped do chores and this pen of steers had to be fed which upset her, so the day she got the phone call she gave them some extra salt. It was a shitty mess when they loaded them.

The same buyer Max often went with Hum Campbell and told him how much he should pay.

Those years we were at the

mercy of drovers. We didn’t have a sales barn. One time Hum loaded up a whole load of cow hides. Hum asked if I’d like to go to Toronto. OK, I put on my skidoo clothes. We got to Toronto stock yards. For two dollars we got a bed. The truck was unloaded during the night. After breakfast we headed to Lucan to get my load of fertilizer. Somewhere where we were high-balled across the lanes of tra c we turned around and were told if we got to the fertilizer plant be-

fore ve we would be loaded. I helped load fertilizer. Then we found a motel. I’ll skip the passage home. We lost a rear wheel and hub just the other side of Latchford ending in the bush, snow to my waist as I bailed out to the highway. The fertilizer had unloaded over our heads. I arrived home at eight as Norma came from chores. My load was insured, the truck a right o . I bought the Riverside Packers scales.

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On hand for official opening were, from left, Lindsay Inglis, constituency assistant to MPP John Vanthof; Temiskaming Shores Councillor Mark Wilson and Mayor Jeff Laferriere; Northern Fields founder Diana Larente; Tiffany White, New Liskeard Business Improvement Area coordinator; and Dan Dawson, Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce director who also offered congratulations from MP Anthony Rota. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

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Diane Johnston

Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES –

You can grow a business from a single acre.

Diana Larente grows one acre of chamomile and the lesser-known calendula in Kerns Township.

Over the past five years, she’s developed some 40 food and personal care products that incorporate the herbs.

And earlier this summer, she opened a cafe in downtown New Liskeard where the public can get a taste of her herb-infused product line.

“I like to cook, I have a 20year manufacturing background, so I thought, ‘I’m going to take my love for agriculture and take my love for manufacturing, combine the two,’” said Larente in an interview.

She is originally from Kirkland Lake and has worked in a variety of manufacturing settings, from pet food to animal feed to personal care.

In 2018, she moved from Southern Ontario to Temiskaming, got involved with the agricultural sector, and began working on what became Northern Fields.

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“I was doing research and development because I wanted to do full-scale essential oil manufacturing.

“While I was doing efficacy testing, I thought, ‘why not try dehydrating products?’ and came up with calendula and chamomile.”

As she began manufacturing dehydrated herbs, she said people were “very curious” about other uses for the product.

“From there, I’ve developed things like the marinade, the salad dressing, and the calendula simple syrup, chamomile simple syrup, along with a full line of bath and body products.”

Trial and error were part of the research and development process, she said. She also talked to customers to learn of the ailments they struggle with.

She’s not a doctor, she said, and makes no claims about her products.

But she said she has developed products that have helped a number of her clients with, for example, migraines.

If clients like a product, she said, they’ll come back. She cautioned that what works for her may not work for someone else.

She credits the Riverside Farmers’ Market for help in establishing and expanding her enterprise beyond herbal teas.

“It actually provided me an opportunity to showcase what I could do, and essentially let people know there’s more you can do with herbs than just drink them in a tea.”

For the past couple of years, she had manufactured products at the 42 Armstrong Street location.

After customers suggested she

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Englehart library undergoing a technology upgrade

Darlene Wroe

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

ENGLEHART - The Englehart Public Library will be going through what staff and the board are calling “a technology refresh project.”

With the help of approximately $30,000 from local organizations and businesses, including the Frog’s Breath Foundation which donated $20,000 of that amount, the entire computer infrastructure of the library will be updated in the months ahead, said Stephanie Carrier, the new chief executive officer of the Englehart Public Library.

In an interview at the library, Carrier said the decision to upgrade the library computer system started with the realization that both the server and the cataloguing software were very out of date.

The upgrades will have many benefits to patrons including making it possible for them to access their own accounts at home, and manage them, she said.

An automated system will advise patrons if their books are due or close to due.

For now, “We will keep our current system running until our collection is fully catalogued

Cull’s touring art exhibition now in Bancroft

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wood Township artist

Bruce Cull currently has a travelling exhibition on display, currently in Bancroft. The exhibition explores the relationships between people, and also the relationships of people with the environment.

Titled Connection & Responses, the exhibition is now showing at the Art Gallery of Bancroft where it will continue until September 2.

The exhibition is then travelling to the Alex Dufresne Gallery in Callander for the months of September and October and will remain on display there until mid-November.

In the summer of 2024, the exhibition will also travel to the Minden Hills Cultural Centre and the Parrot Gallery in Belleville.

It has already been showing in Timmins and Elora.

“His exhibition reminds us that we are participants in, and intimately connected to the physical world we inhabit,” a news release about the exhibition states.

“Cull’s work expresses his fear of lost connection with each other, with our environment and a hope that we will rediscover old, new and better forms of connection.”

Cull lives on 200 acres near Earlton and his art studio is a for-

mer granary for cattle.

The news release continues that “this setting has nourished his lifetime environmental awareness and has impacted his artistic practice. Many of the objects incorporated into his work have been salvaged from the land he lives on. His stewardship of the land speaks directly to his connection with it.”

He states in the news release, “Although I live in a rural setting I feel a deep sense of connection to my global community. I believe in the power of the zeitgeist and that through it, we can initiate change.”

Cull states, “We begin our lives connecting to our parents, our siblings and gradually extending those relationships outward to a greater world of friends, co-workers and others whom we encounter on this journey. Most of all, we reach for mutually nourishing intimacy and this connection of love brings us hope and strength. All of these connections have nourished my creativity, my work and my sense of being part of the divine imagination.”

Cull is an award-winning artist who has been a practicing, professional artist for 50 years. He is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) University.

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open a location to showcase the foods she makes, she decided to add a kitchen and open the cafe.

The cafe opened earlier this summer and offers half a dozen tables and seating nooks. Her food and personal care products are also available for sale.

The bright space offers WiFi so clients can work as they enjoy a beverage, breakfast or lunch. There’s also a small outdoor patio. Standard menu items include

eggs Benedict with calendula-infused ham, calendula sourdough toast, and blueberry French toast infused with chamomile simple syrup. The menu includes daily specials and the space can be booked for special events.

She thanked family and friends for volunteering their help with the new enterprise.

“Without their help I wouldn’t be open today,” she said. The cafe is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

in Jasi and then we’ll make a switch,” she said.

Along with Carrier, library staff include Valerie Kennedy, Pamela Milton, and summer student Halle Thomas.

Milton commented, “Weeding the collection has been a huge endeavour just to make it so we can see what we have.” A large book sale is taking place at the library, and Carrier is open to suggestions for places to donate the books left over from the book sale.

Carrier anticipates the new system will make it possible to take mobile apps outside the library to fairs and other events, where the collection can be presented to patrons for use at those venues.

The library has eight public computer stations but only two of them are really used, said Carrier. She said the hope is to have all eight stations running once the new software is installed.

The library serves the municipalities of Englehart, Chamberlain and Evanturel. Family memberships for those living outside those municipalities have now been lowered to $125 a year. Everyone is welcome to the library to use its computers or browse through their reading

materials, whether they have a membership or not, she noted. Memberships are only required if people plan to borrow materials, she added.

Kennedy commented that there have been many new families coming to the community, “so the first place they access is our library, so that gives us a chance to welcome them to our community.”

A new Indigenous collection has now been assembled and is displayed.

Books for teens have been moved to their own section and separated from books for younger readers.

Many large-print books and audio books are available for seniors.

New books are also displayed so that patrons can immediately see them.

The library staff are particularly proud of their children’s section. When the library was built, past librarian Joan King made sure that an area would be dedicated to children and the programs for children.

Thomas commented that daycares often bring children in to listen to the stories read at the storytime.

The library also has programming for adults every Wednes-

day evening. The first three Wednesday’s of the month, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., are dedicated to meetings of artists. On the fourth Wednesday, a women’s wellness evening is held.

Eden Samuel, who comes to Canada from Eretria, has also become actively involved as a volunteer at the library, and her cookbook is included in the library collections.

Carrier has been studying to attain her full qualifications for the position of library CEO, but says she will take a short break from her studies to focus on the upgrades.

The library hours are: Tuesday 12 noon to 5p.m.; Wednesday 12 noon to 9 p.m.; Thursday 12 noon to 5 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Carrier thanked those who have provided support for the technology refresh project, including Englehart Chief Administrative Officer Malorie Robinson, Englehart Mayor Jerry Mikovitch, the Frog’s Breath Foundation, Georgia Pacific, Temiskaming Foundation, Englehart Dental Office, Williams and Scott Ace Hardware, and Garlin’s Gift Gallery Plus.

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Englehart Public Library staff have been working hard, along with volunteers, to weed out the collection and reorganize it. The library’s computer technology is also being upgraded to improve access for patrons and links with other libraries. From left to right are: summer student Halle Thomas; library chief executive officer Stephanie Carrier; library clerk Valerie Kennedy; and library clerk Pamela Milton. (LJI photo by Darlene Wroe)

BRUCE CULL

100 years ago

Taken from the New Liskeard Speaker and Temiskaming News-Letter dated Thursday, August 16, 1923.

NEW LISKEARD’S BIG FAIR

Prizes for Live Stock and Farm and Garden Products - Open School Children’s Competition - New Liskeard School Children’s FairMany Special Features -Horse Speeding in the Ring - Athletic Contests - Sights Which Will Interest Everyone - Railway Rate One Cent per Mile.

As we have before stated, the annual exhibition of New Liskeard Agricultural Society will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 13th, 14th and 15th, but visitors should bear in mind that the first day will be confined to putting in place the various articles which will be in competition or on exhibition. After noon on the second day visitors may see the hall exhibits, but the chief day will be Saturday, the 15th, when everything on exhibition may be seen, including the live stock.

NO LAND RESERVATION

Concerning the 66 feet reservation along the banks of the White River, as referred to in our Police Court report, it is necessary that we should say that such reservations on navigable streams are stated in the patents from the Crown. The object of such reservation is to allow men using the river to also use the banks under certain condi-

Taken from the Temiskaming Speaker dated Thursday, August 19, 1948.

CAR AND HOUSE BOTH

WRECKED

DRIVER LIVES

Bruce Armstrong Has Narrow Escape as Car Leaves Road and Crashes House

Bruce Armstrong, 25-yearold Hydro employee from New Liskeard, miraculously escaped death last Saturday evening when his car went out of control on the No. 11 Highway at Mileage 104, left the road, crashed into a house, glanced off the building into a telephone pole, snapping it in two, and then rolled over twice before coming to a halt on its side in the ditch.

Although the car is a complete wreck, Armstrong escaped with only a cut on the back of his head and slight injuries to his hip. It was his second nar-

Taken from the Temiskaming Speaker dated August 19, 1998.

HOSPITALS SUPPORT RESTRUCTURING PLAN

Five local hospitals are waiting to see if their restructuring plans meet with provincial approval.

Hospitals in New Liskeard, Englehart, North Bay, Sturgeon Falls and Mattawa have supported a proposal that they form a “network” to improve access to services and cut costs.

In a statement, the five hospitals say the new arrangement may make it possible “to provide services within the network that have historically been referred outside of the area.”

The hospital’s view, issued early this week, responds to a proposal by the Health Services Restructuring Commission

ACROSS THE YEARS

EARLY NLPS

Lloyd Wilson, a former longtime principal of New Liskeard Public School, told The Speaker this is the “cement block” of New Liskeard Public School that was built in 1904 but at the end of Mary Street and on the property of the current New Liskeard Public School. Wilson noted this was an eight-room school. Wilson said “this was stopped being used as a school in the 1950s.” He believes around 1950. He adds it was briefly used for students around 1954 when the high school in New Liskeard was undergoing construction and students were temporarily schooled there. He says this pictured school was torn down around “1957 or 1958”. (Speaker archive photo) tions, but this would not give any one the right to destroy property along the river banks. It is absolutely necessary that river-drivers be allowed the use of the river banks, but, practically, the land really belongs to the owner of the land adjoining. At the same time, persons may be permitted to walk along the shore, even through a crop, if necessary, but the person so using the river bank must do no unnecessary damage.

HOMES WANTED

There is a big demand for homes in New Liskeard. Many splendid people have signified a desire to make New Liskeard

row escape from death this year. Last January, while working on a Hydro transformer at Hound Chutes, he touched a 11,000volt switch and was badly burned. In the hospital for several months, Armstrong said that he believed he was “born under a lucky star.”

Considerable damage was done to the house, owned by M.W. Gleason, when the car struck it. The building was moved about 10 inches on the cement foundation. Both the outside and the inside bedroom wall on the north-west corner was broken and twisted.

Mrs. A. Fleury, 81-year-old mother of Mrs. Gleason, was in bed sleeping in the room at the time of the accident and narrowly escaped injury. Flying glass from the double window littered the bed, a heavy walnut dresser toppled over on top of her. The

to “cluster,” or establish formal links among, the area’s hospitals.

MINISTER COMMITS NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PHONE UPGRADES

Canada’s agriculture minister is sympathetic to Temiskaming appeals for private phone line service.

But Lyle Vanclief, also minister responsible for rural economic development, made no financial commitment to upgrading local service when he visited south Temiskaming last week.

An estimated 5,000 households in Temiskaming and Cochrane are serviced only by party lines, ruling out access to the Internet or use of fax machines or answering machines.

AMALGAMATION

INFORMATION SESSION

their Temiskaming headquarters if they could only secure the necessary dwellings. Mayor McKnight would be pleased to hear from any who would consider building for rental in the municipality. Any one contemplating such a step should make plans at once, as cold weather will be with us very shortly.

POLICE COURT

(Police Magistrate Atkinson, presiding)

On Tuesday morning there was a large attendance of spectators at the Police Court, and it developed that several of those present were fathers and mothers of children who

75 years ago

corner of the bed, about eight inches from where her head was lying, was cracked open from the impact. IS AMAZED BY CHANGE IN 44 YEARS

Visitor to New Liskeard Has Difficulty in Recognizing the Town

Old yellowed photographs of the New Liskeard of 1902 are the prized possession of Frank England of St. Catharines who visited here last week for the first time in 44 years. He says that he found the town so changed in that length of time that he could hardly find his way around and recognized only a few of the old landmarks.

Mr. England brought the pictures with him for his brief holiday in the North. Two were panoramic views of the town in 1902, then a village of wooden and tin-sided houses. Stumps

25 years ago

GREETED WITH DISDAIN

An information meeting was held at the Cobalt Golden Age Club Hall to discuss the potential amalgamation of Coleman Township, Cobalt and Latchford. Close to 60 people, most of them from Coleman Township, crowded into the sweltering room to hear the pros and cons of the amalgamation and to offer their own opinions on the subject, Friday August 14. The general consensus seemed to be disapproval of the entire concept of amalgamation. Coleman residents voiced their fears about the possible elimination of their independence and identity if they were to join forces with the two towns.

TRANSITION TO DISTRICT-WIDE BOARD MOVING AHEAD

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were charged with stealing. Mr. LeHeup was present, to assist in looking after the interests of the accused, as well as to see that the spirit of the law should be carried out. The trials took place in camera, only parents, witnesses and officials being present. The charges against eight of the boys was sustained, and such advice given as it is hoped will have the effect of making new boys of them. It appears they have been pilfering from the pockets of persons who have left their clothing in the dressing rooms while bathing, and also of breaking into some of the booths and stealing

were plentiful on Whitewood Avenue between Wellington and Paget Streets and the view from what is now the main street to the outskirts of the town and the north of the Wabi was not blocked by buildings as it is now.

The only outstanding structure in the town was the old Canada House, a large hotel on the north side of the Wabi River. What is now the town firehall was then the New Liskeard Public School and Mr. England had with him a picture of the building taken at the time the first fall fair was held in the town.

He remarked that it had been held in 1902 and at that time he had been working on the roads west of Milberta and had walked 25 miles to see it.

Mr. England landed in New Liskeard from Niagara Falls on May 28, 1902. He came as far

wide social services may start the first phase of operation later this fall.

A proposed schedule would see the new board incorporated later this fall, and take over the Ontario Works program.

The takeover of child care services administration is tentatively slated for the fall of 1999, and the transfer of administrative responsibility for social housing in the spring of 2000.

ICE IS ON ITS WAY OUT AT NEW LISKEARD ARENA

The floor at the New Liskeard Recreation Centre will be taking a little rest from now until the first part of October. Workers are removing the ice from the arena this week in an effort to give the concrete floor a little breathing room.

Frost was pushing the floor up, causing a deflection, or

therefrom. There was a time when boys found guilty as they were would have been sent to the Reformatory, to come out of that institution very much worse than before being sent there. Our present system is far better, but if parents, instead of saying and believing that “my Johnnie would not steal,” would watch Johnnie, see where he spends his time, send him to church and Sunday school, and look after him generally as a parent should watch his child, there would be fewer misdeeds committed by boys. Parents, do not overlook your responsibility.

as Mattawa in a boxcar loaded with livestock for the early farmers of this area. At the end of the lake he took the Steamer “Temiskaming” to the mouth of the Wabi.

COBALT ANGLER LANDS

NICE BASS AT RAPIDS

Bob Fairbrother well known angler of the silver town, landed a small mouth black bass from the Montreal River on Friday that weighed three and one half pounds, a nice fish for any man’s creel. The lucky fisherman has a sworn statement as to the weight of the fish, he said the following day, and it has been entered in the annual contest of the Temiskaming Fish and Game Protective Association. Mr. Fairbrother caught the bass while angling from a boat at Pork Rapids, one of the favorite spots in the river. He got some good pickerel as well, but none of them out-size.

slant, in the ice surface and there were some concerns that the deflection could cause unsafe ice conditions. The arena was still able to play host to a summer curling bonspiel, a hockey school and a shortened figure skating program before the ice was removed.

‘We’ll just let (the floor) sit and put heat in the building,” said Recreation Director Dick Farrow in a recent interview.

“We don’t want to push any more frost in right now.”

The arena is 27 years old and the typical life expectancy of an arena floor is 20 years. Council will have to decide whether the floor will be replaced next year or whether a shortened season will help alleviate the problems. Plans at this stage are to have the ice installed from October to the end of March, 1999.

New ag complex upgrades capacity for field research

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES –

For just over a century, New Liskeard has been a centre of agricultural research in Northern Ontario. It now has a new base for crops research, equipped with updated technology and in the midst of the land where new crops, new varieties, and new management techniques are put to the test.

What’s formally known as the Ontario Crops Research Centre – New Liskeard opened its doors to the public July 20.

The new centre is located on Highway 65 East and within view of its former location on the west side of Armstrong Street.

“This is and always has been our focal point for field plot research,” said Remo Pallottini, director of research facilities management with the University of Guelph.

“It concentrates our activity

in one location.”

The new site eliminates the need for farm equipment to cross a busy four-lane road.

It’s also serviced by highspeed fibre optic internet, an upgrade from the sometimes unstable service at the former location, Pallottini said.

The new complex includes a separate garage for equipment storage, a pesticide storage shed, and improved amenities for staff.

It was time for “renewal and relocation,” he said.

The centrepiece of the complex is the agronomy lab outfitted with upgraded equipment and some additions that are being used to analyze field crop samples.

“We’ll have more capabilities with this moving forward,” said agronomy research data technician Nathan Mountain.

VARIETY

The New Liskeard centre works with a variety of crops, including wheat, corn, oats, bar-

ley, canola, dry beans, soybeans and forages.

Research too is wide-ranging, from the evaluation of cultivated varieties of field crops and new species, to soil fertility and nutrient management, environmental impacts, and integrated cropping systems using rotational land use.

A variety of crop data is collected, from yields, moisture content and concentrations of specific components such as starches and oil, to seed counts and the presence of weeds.

It’s important for a plant breeder working on a new oat variety, for example, to know how many empty hulls are turning up, explained Mountain.

The lab includes new models of a portable threshing machine, seed cleaner, and seed counter.

The facility offers an improved dryer as well as a freezer. A new addition is a chiller, which can extend the longevity of seed germ in storage, he said.

The new facility is modelled

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on one built in Winchester, in Eastern Ontario.

Mountain said New Liskeard staff worked with the engineers to discuss their needs and customize the new build.

NETWORK

The New Liskeard centre, which is about 56.5 hectares (140 acres) in size, is part of a network of 10 crops research sites across Ontario.

Part of it is the SPUD Unit, which remains located on the west side of Armstrong Street. It includes a tissue culture lab as well as greenhouses and cold storage facilities.

First established to develop virus-free stock for seed potato growers, it has expanded into other horticultural crops, in-

cluding strawberries and raspberries.

It’s also worked with crops as diverse as asparagus, garlic, sweet potatoes and hazelnuts.

Beef research is also continuing in New Liskeard on a seasonal basis, utilizing up to 300 head of cattle on a total of 138 hectares (340 acres) on two farms.

It’s one of only two research sites dedicated to beef.

The properties themselves are owned by the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario, operated by the University of Guelph through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, and funded by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

SEEK OUT SHADE

Avoid unnecessary sun exposure, especially between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. when UV rays are strongest. Stay in the shade, whether under a tree, umbrella, beach tent, awning or gazebo. ere are plenty of ways to hide from the sun.

Nathan Mountain pours a sample of soybeans into the upgraded seed counter at the new crops research centre in New Liskeard. Mountain said the counter can process up to 30,000 seeds each minute – five times faster than its predecessor – and with greater accuracy. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

The SPUD Unit in New Liskeard may be best known for producing stock for seed potato and berry growers. But it works with many horticultural crops. Candy Keith, at left, and Sandra Seed display, respectively, hazelnut and garlic plantlets, and the products familiar to consumers. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

Prevention a focus of Lorrain Valley fire department

Diane

Johnston Speaker Reporter

LORRAIN – It wasn’t all fun and games at a recent open house at the Lorrain Valley Fire Department.

While people could drop by a fundraising barbecue and sale July 29 and get together with their neighbours, they could also learn about fire prevention, the need to draft a home fire escape plan, and smoke alarms.

Prevention is “our biggest, biggest thing,” said Fire Chief Paul Yeates in a phone interview.

The department covers an unincorporated area with some 100 homes and at least as many seasonal residences, as well as farm properties.

also on the public’s mind.

He said one visitor to the July 29 event donated $200 to the department, and made a point of mentioning this year’s forest fire situation.

TRAINING

The department is improving its own firefighting capacity.

It’s taking part in a pilot project through the Ontario Fire College that’s using both training materials and in-person weekend sessions led by visiting instructors to help volunteers meet new certification requirements.

He’d also welcome donations of recyclable bottles. Proceeds from its regular bottle drives are the mainstay of its operating budget.

“That bottle drive funds our building, keeps the heat on, keeps our lights on,” he said.

He said the recent event was a success.

“I really want to express my gratitude to our donors and especially our volunteers. For this event we had many sponsors providing items for our silent auction which raised $575. Giant Tiger came through for us by donating two gift cards and all of the BBQ supplies for a total value of $380,” he said in an email.

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Its resources are limited. It has one fire truck that can carry only about three minutes’ worth of water, and the rural area has no fire hydrants.

Knowing where natural water sources are available in the event of a fire is crucial, Yeates said.

“Water mapping is huge for us.”

This month, it plans a door-todoor blitz to acquaint residents, including a number of newcomers, with fire prevention tips and to update its water source location data.

The Lorrain Valley department, he said, is the first to go through the process, which is designed for volunteer departments in unincorporated areas.

Yeates was thankful for the support of both the college and the Northern Fire Protection Program, which is overseen by Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal.

The program provides the department with the fire truck and bunker gear worn by firefighters.

Without the program, “we would not exist,” he said.

For further information about volunteering or donating, contact Yeates at chief.lorrainvalleyfd@gmail.com.

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In a year when the number of forest fires has to date outstripped the 2022 total and surpassed the 10-year average, he said the risk of wildland fires is

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But given that many of the volunteers work outside the area or at some distance from the Lorrain Valley, he’d like to recruit another five.

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Lloyd Packham, chief of the Savard and Area Volunteer Fire Department, drew a crowd as he pointed out the fire hazards in a mini house. Packham took part in the July 29 educational and fundraising event at the Lorrain Valley department. (Supplied Photo)

Ken White, former chief of the Lorrain Valley Fire Department, gave the department’s mini pumper truck a quick shine. On July 29, the volunteer department hosted a fundraiser and fire prevention awareness event. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

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GATE KEEPERS

During a Gate’s Gala Rural Youth Mixed Slo-Pitch tournament game on Sunday, August 13, runner Liam Major of

second base when the throw came in from

Earlton Recreation Center to be renamed for Paiement Brothers

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP — A couple of hometown hockey heroes will be honoured this coming weekend in Earlton.

The Earlton Recreation Center is going to be a hub of activity on Sunday, August 20, when the facility is being renamed to honour Wilfred and Rosaire Paiement, two broth-

ers born and raised in Earlton who played in the National Hockey League (NHL).

“It is an honour for Rosaire and myself to return to Earlton, which I always consider my home, to see the arena being named for us,” said Paiement in a telephone interview. “It’s a hell of a gesture and I look forward to seeing family, friends and everyone at the renaming. Especially the kids, I hope

Bass Lake Ball Tournament a hit with players and spectators

fun and enjoying the beach park.

COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm on the holiday Monday of the August long weekend at the 2023 Bass Lake Ball Tournament, and perhaps every cloud has a silver lining.

The annual Bass Lake Ball Tournament was another success this year with six men’s teams and ve mixed teams keeping the tradition going strong of playing ball, having

The annual ball tournament dates back to the 1960s when fastball teams played at the beach park ball elds.

At that time the Kiwanis Club of Cobalt operated the beach park and hundreds of people headed to Bass Lake for some excellent baseball, to meet old friends and to make new ones and to enjoy all the amenities of the park including camping and swimming.

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they come as Rosie (Rosaire) and I are bringing 200 hockey cards to sign during the event. I would not have made it to the big leagues without my parents, siblings, especially my brothers Larry and Rosie’s help.”

He played right wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche and Quebec Nordiques during his 17-year professional hockey career. At just

15 years of age he was drafted Number One by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

He played for the New Liskeard Cubs before suiting up for the Niagara Flyers of the OHL and was scouted for the OHL while playing as a Cub.

RENAMING IDEA

The idea to rename the Earlton Recreation Center after the Paiement brothers came from a letter sent to Armstrong

Township council a couple of years ago by Réjean Savoie.

“I was born and raised in Earlton and it’s not often you see two brothers, both of them NHL players, from a small Northern Ontario town,” said Savoie in a telephone interview.

“I travelled all over Quebec as a salesman for BP Petroleum and during that time I saw

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SILVER SLUGGERS ARE WINNERS

The 2023 Bass Lake Ball Tournament, organized by Ray Bourassa, featured six men’s teams and ve mixed teams playing at the Bass Lake ball eld in Coleman Township August 4-7.

The Men’s Division winners were the Silver Sluggers who defeated the Hitmen 18-17 in the championship game. From the left in the back row are Mac Ruddy, Pete Legros, Brent Roy, Rick Walkingshaw, Pat Paiement, Mario Bourassa, Kiptyn Boursassa, Axton Bourassa and Helix Bourassa. In the front row in the same order are Joe Hamelin, Chris Bourassa, Reagan Roy, Chris Williams and Dave Lachapelle. Missing from the photo is Pat Peddie. (Supplied photo)

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — Breast cancer is not just a disease of older women.

The two-person best ball scramble Fore for Shan golf tournament will be held at the Haileybury Golf Club August 18-19 to remember a 24 yearold Haileybury woman who died of breast cancer.

The format is a nine or 18hole best ball scramble with registration fees at $200 per team or $60 for individual golfers, with all proceeds going to Team Shan Breast Cancer Awareness for Young Women educational campaign.

Tournament fees include green fees, snacks, tournament favours and a chance to

The tournament is being held in memory of Shanna (Shan) Larsen, who was only 24 when she lost her life to breast cancer. But more importantly the golf tournament is being held to raise awareness of breast cancer and to raise funds for Team Shan.

win prizes. Shan’s mother, Loran Larsen criss-crosses Canada speaking to young women at high schools, colleges and universities about breast cancer and the need to be diligent about breast health.

Lorna and her husband, Rob

will be on hand for the Haileybury tournament meeting golfers and sharing memories of Shan and their lives when they lived in Haileybury.

She has mentioned breast cancer rates in younger women are increasing and there are no routine screening options available.

She advocates for younger women to know their breasts, to perform breast examinations on themselves and to seek medical help if they detect changes in their breasts.

Registration for the golf fun-

draiser is open until August 16 and so far, six teams have registered.

A silent auction will take place on Saturday, August 19.

“We have received great sponsorship support for the tournament and wonderful auction items. The public is invited to check out Team Shan auction items at the HGC until 4 p.m.” said Larsen in an email interview.

To register for the upcoming Fore for Shan golf tournament or to transfer funds email teamshan@gmail.com

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the eld to MCD Roo ng player Tyler McKnight. MCD Roo ng won the game 17-16. (Sta photo by Sue Nielsen)

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME

Where did summer go?

The Gates Gala Youth Mixed Slo-Pitch League playoffs have begun.

I’ve watched a few games this year and love seeing kids playing slo-pitch together.

Hats off to Gates Gosselin and Alex Regele and all the volunteers who make this league what it is today.

I always say you need someone with passion, a champion or champions to take a lead role in organizing sports for youth. Those two definitely are leaders for youth sports, along with many others in the community.

Thanks for all your hard work!

BATS GONE COLD

As a Toronto Blue Jays fan,

I have to wonder what’s happened to the Jays bats this season.

With all the hype surrounding the team this year and the new player acquisitions, including center fielder Kevin Kiermayer and of late, utility player, Davis Schneider, it is hard not to notice the disappointment around the club’s performance so far this season.

The Jays began the season as one of the hottest teams in baseball, in hot pursuit of the league-leading New York Yankees in the months of April and

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May. They played 22 games and only lost eight of them in April to begin the season in a red-hot fashion.

The big bats in the lineup have gone cold and the Jays are leaving way too many base runners stranded.

The Jays powerhouse lineup simply hasn’t materialized in the dog days of summer.

With runners at second and third base, the Jays are hitting .241 as a team. With the bases loaded they are hitting a dismal .220. With no one on base or a runner on first base they are hitting .267, which is not good enough to compete in the American League east, but perhaps good enough for a wild card spot.

And starting pitching is not the problem and neither are the closers. They are doing their job in fine fashion. If the Jays are going to stick around in October and make post-season play, the bats need to come alive.

Here’s my theory and it comes from the essential chemistry each team needs to have if they are going to be successful.

ment on the LIV golf tour for some time now.

The LIV golf tour is a professional golf tour, which refers to the Roman numerals for 54, the score of every hole on a par-72 course if the course were birdied and the number of holes played at LIV events.

The LIV golf tour began in 2021 with former Professional Golf Association (PGA) player Greg Norman as its commissioner.

Billionaire Saudi Arabians fund it. In order to have a starstudded player roster the Saudi’s offered PGA players like Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and others millions to play on the tour.

This angered the PGA professionals who felt the LIV tour was competing with and or taking away from their association.

Then we learn that the PGA has aligned with the LIV tour.

Few of us will ever know what moral kowtowing is being done for that kind of money.

There are so many human rights issues in the Middle East that those players who accepted “dirty money” have basically given their approval for oppressive behavior.

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FORE FOR SHAN

The Fore for Shan golf tournament to raise funds for breast cancer awareness is August 18-20 at the Haileybury Golf Club (HGC). Teams of four, any combination, can participate for $200 per team. Individuals can register to play for $60. Pick your tee time for the weekend. Play begins Friday, August 18, and concludes at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 20. Prizes to follow play, and will be broadcast on Facebook. Businesses can participate by sponsoring holes at HGC for $100 per hole. For more information contact Lorna Larsen at teamshan@gmail. com soon. Tee times are now open on the HGC website at www.haileyburygolfclub.com.

SUMMER SKATING

The Temiskaming Shores Skating Club is back with the CanSkate program until August 18, while the regular winter sessions start in September. Contact sharrongraydon@ gmail.com or email the club at tsskatingclub@gmail.com for more information.

GATE’S GALAS

The Rural Youth Mixed Slo-Pitch League has its season-ending Gate’s Galas tournaments on the August 17-20 weekend for the 8-10 and 11-13 age divisions. All games will be held in Dymond.

CUBS CAMP

The New Liskeard Cubs of the Great North U18 Triple A League will open training camp Saturday, August 19, at the Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena in Haileybury.

SMALLMOUTH BASS

The Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass series lands August 26 on Lake Sesikinika. The Three Day-Three Lake tournament takes place September 2, 3 and 4 on Lake Temagami, Cassels Lake and Net Lake. The Classic is on Lake Temiskaming September 23 and 24.

NIGHT GOLF

WEAR A HAT

A large-brimmed or legionnaire-style hat is a must to protect your face, ears and neck during outdoor activities. Choose a hat made of breathable material to avoid overheating.

I look at the Jays bench and I don’t see the same energy they had last year.

They aren’t goofing around as much with John Schneider as manager.

And I believe a big part of their lack of team chemistry has to do with the taking away of the home run jacket.

Bring that home run jacket back Schneider, let the boys of summer loosen up and have fun again and tear the cover off that ball.

DIRTY MONEY

I’ve been meaning to com-

Oppressive behavior in the form of violence and control towards women, the LGBTQ2plus community and journalists (2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi).

Human rights groups like Amnesty International are calling the Saudi sport funding “sport washing” to take the focus off human rights abuses.

Whatever you want to call it, it’s dirty money and whoever takes it is endorsing the human rights abuses of the Saudi’s.

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy said at the Scottish Open he’d rather retire from golf than take the Saudi money and play on the LIV tour.

Good on you Rory, we need more like you!

The Tri-Town Region Crime Stoppers is hosting a Night Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 26. It starts at 8:30 p.m. at the New Liskeard Golf Club. Contact Dan Dawson at 705-648-3927 or Pete Gilboe at 705-648-3750 for more information.

CHAMBER GOLF

The Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a golf tournament Friday, September 8. The four-person scramble format is over nine holes at the Haileybury Golf Club. Contact the Chamber for more information.

GET ACTIVE

The Get Active Temiskaming series of walks/runs returns from its summer break on Sunday, September 10, with its annual Colour Run at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club in Coleman Township. It features one-, two-, five-, 10- and 21-kilometre distances.

New Liskeard Ram Rodeo rides into town August 18-20

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES

— Are you ready for an action packed weekend?

The New Liskeard Dodge Ram Rodeo rides back into town for the second year August 18-20 at the New Liskeard Fall Fair grounds.

The family friendly rodeo features bull riding, barrel racing, pole bending, saddle bronco riding, trick riding and more.

There will also be plenty of vendors, food and live music throughout the weekend.

The live music features a concert in the Horne Granite Curling Club featuring the talents of performers Northbound and Larry Barrios on Saturday night.

Tickets for the concert can be purchased at https://www. eventbrite.com/.../larry-berriothe-new...

A committee of 10 people led by Lori Loach is organizing the rodeo.

“We are keeping our eye on the weather, and we are hoping for a good turnout,” said Loach in a telephone interview.

“The rodeo will go ahead rain or shine. We set up the grounds last Saturday in the rain and it should be a fun weekend.”

She said they have made more seating available this year to accommodate bigger crowds.

“Last year we had over 2,000 people come out and we hope to have the same or more this year,” mentioned Loach. “We’ve had a great deal of local support this year and are pleased that Chenier Motors Ltd. of Timmins is our main sponsor. The cowboys are looking forward to it and we are bringing back the Canadian Cowgirls. We’ve got more vendors this year and they are coming from further away which tells us the event is reaching more people. I hope everyone gets a chance to experience the rodeo.”

Food vendors include Bea-

Bass Lake Ball Tournament a hit with players and spectators

Bass Lake Park Resort is now owned and managed by Coleman Township.

Continued from B Front job through the years and this past weekend of keeping Bass Lake Resort well kept. He was always there when we needed something.”

Despite a steady drizzle of rain on championship Monday, August 7, this year’s winners were the Silver Sluggers in the Men’s Division earning $800 in prize money for their e orts.

Matteo and the gang from Englehart won the Mixed Division, earning a prize pot of $650.

Umpires for the event included Tammy White, Ian Duval and Alex Regele.

Ray and Julie Bourassa, with help from their three sons, have organized the longstanding ball tournament that has morphed into the game of slo-pitch for the last 20 years or more.

Ray played in the ball tournament for years, but he has recently had knee replacement surgery so he is sitting out this year.

It’s a labour of love for the Bourassa family as they enjoy the social aspect of the tournament but also the competitive angle.

The Bourassa’s gave thanks to Bass Lake beach supervisor, Dan Hackett.

“Ray and I would like to thank Dan Hackett for a well done

Ball players come from all over Ontario to take part in the event, often camping at the lake with trailers or tents or in the Bunkies.

Former Cobalt resident, Charity Malick, who now lives in Sudbury, makes a beeline for the tournament each year with her mixed team called HiT and Runs.

“I have played o and on for years. This was our second year with HiT and Runs. This event is well organized and tons of fun. Nothing feels more like home than heading to Bass Lake for a baseball tournament and taking a swim in the most majestical lake. I am grateful the Bourassa’s continue to keep this weekend alive. Cheers to many more years.”

Over the years, local families from Cobalt, Coleman Township, Latchford, Temagami and Temiskaming Shores get together with family members making it a special long weekend event at Bass Lake.

“The best part of the week is meeting up with all the old ball players and welcoming the new generation,” said Julie Bourassa.

vertails, The Lunch Truck, Northern Meats BBQ Treats, Godmaire’s Cotton Candy and Mike’s Red Hots.

SCHEDULE

Friday, August 18 the gates open at 6 p.m. with vendors and the bar opening and the rodeo beginning at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, August 19 things get going at 12 noon. The Kids Rodeo with the Canadian Cowgirls takes place at 2 p.m. with free admission.

At 4 p.m. is when the Ram Rodeo performance begins and then the band Northbound and Larry Berrios take to the stage at 8 p.m.

On Sunday, August 20, the gates open at 11 a.m. with the Kids Rodeo and Canadian Cowgirls taking to the main ring at 12 noon. The rodeo performance begins at 2 p.m. and then the gates close at 5 p.m.

Save $5 per ticket when purchased in advance at RamRodeoOntario.com. Adults pay $25

With

in advance, ticket prices at the gate are $30 each, youth 6-12 years pay $15 and youth under five years get in free of charge.

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Chip McDivot COMING THIS WEEKEND

- FORE FOR SHAN RUNDRAISER

Last chance to get into the Fore for Shan fundraiser for breast cancer awareness. Register your team at teamshan@gmail. com for a chance to play and to win some great prizes. Silent auction included.

Family Afternoon Saturday August 26… more details to come.

Club Championship August 27. Please sign up at the Golf Shop. Tee times to be assigned for 18 holes by handicap.

LADIES’ NIGHT RESULTS FOR AUGUST 8

a great evening in the August early evening sun. #1 Closest to Pin – A. Date (St. Cyr & Associates); Closest to pin on #7 – D. Willett (Jack Birtch Award); Closest after 2 on #9 – D. Lacroix (McKnight’s Men’s and Ladies’ Wear).

Drop by the club from noon Friday through noon Sunday. Book your tee times online, please. Follow the links from www.haileyburygolfclub.com ON THE CALENDAR... Monday, August 21 is our annual Senior Golf Day for men and women. Shotgun at 11 a.m., lots of prizes to go around, and dinner with Gisele. The field is close to full. Call the Golf Shop to get involved.

Super Ladies Night goes August 22 - four-lady scramble with shotgun start at 5:30 p.m. Registrations close on August 18, so get your team registered soon. Corporate golf event Friday, August 25 with a 1 p.m. shotgun for 9 holes.

Closest to #9 after 2 and Closest on #7 – M. L. Chen (Chico’s Fix-it-All and Jack Birtch Award); Closest to flag #3 – C. Sartoretto (Whiskeyjack Beer Company); Long Drive Junior – V. Wadge (McKnight’s Men’s and Ladies’ Wear); Senior – C. McCabe (Active 1 Source4Sports); Super Senior – Jan Potter (Chartrand’s YIG).

A Low Gross 70 – A. Gabbani, M L Chen, C. Sartoretto (City of Temiskaming Shores, North Cobalt Flea Market, Head2Toe, St Cyr & Associates).

B Low Gross 76 – C. Wadge, J. Smith, V. Wadge, K. Ross (North on Tap, Century 21, Active 1 Source for Sports, McKnight’s Men’s and Ladies’ Wear).

C Low Gross 80 sponsored by George Dunning – C. McCabe, B. Culp, J. Martin, J. Potter. Reminder to register for Super Ladies’ Night by August 18 at 705-672-3455. MEN’S NIGHT AUGUST 10 RESULTS

Dodged the rain and played

Long Drive Junior – D. Garton (R. Lepage); Senior –D. Willett (Whiskeyjack Beer Company); Super Senior – M. Massie (North Cobalt Flea Market).

A Low Gross 60 (ret.) – C. Davidson, B. Dewar, H. Fiset, M. Cloutier (Century 21, City of Temiskaming Shores, Jack Birtch Award, Active 1 Source4Sports).

B Low Gross 62 (ret.) –A. Jenkins, G. Desjardins, J. Laferriere, D. McCarty (#1 Auto, Wallbridge Wallbridge, SMC Canada, Discount Warehouse).

C Low Gross 64 (ret.) – C. Boucher, B. Wadge, D. Lemoine, D. Chartrrand (Goldbelt Auto, City of Temiskaming Shores, North on Tap, Chico’s Fix-ItAll).

D Low Gross 70 (ret.) – S. Gravline, R. Lalonde, S. Evans, C. Arsenault (Head2Toe, North on Tap, Whiskeyjack Beer Company).

E Low Gross 72 (ret.) sponsored by George Dunning – L. Johnson, S. Miller, D. Howard, K. Moreau).

For more information on the New Liskeard Ram Rodeo check out their Facebook page.

A scene from last year.

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For More Information Call 705 672-3363

P.O. Box 2050, Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0 or Visit our

Council & Committee MEETINGS

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 @ 3:00 p.m. – City Hall, 325 Farr Drive Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. – City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

Regular Council Meetings are live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page.

Question and Answer

Question and Answer Period during Regular Council meetings is an opportunity for members of the public to submit questions pertaining to an item on the Agenda, or the business of Council.

Members of the public who wish to submit questions may submit in writing or via email to questions@temiskamingshores.ca. The questions received by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting day will be read aloud during the Question-and-Answer Period.

Note: Any correspondence sent to the Mayor and Council may be included in a Council agenda/package and become part of the public record.

Comments or questions submitted via the City of Temiskaming Shores Facebook page, will not be considered, and the moderator of the live-streamed meeting may remove any and all comments.

For further information, contact Kelly Conlin

705-672-3363 Ext. 4116 kconlin@temiskamingshores.ca

TD Summer Reading Club Youth Reading Challenge

The Library has a fabulous TDSRC Youth Reading Challenge to keep local children reading throughout the summer in both English and French. We’ve got eight challenges listed and children will need to complete six of them to enter. They then complete the form and hand it in to the Library before 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26. Please make sure to include your name and phone number. We’ll be placing all completed forms into a container and drawing one random winner to receive the prize. Good luck to all who participate!!

Scrabble Nights at the Library

Do you enjoy playing or watching Scrabble? Come on out on Wednesday nights at 6:00 pm to take part in Scrabble nights! This is a free drop in program for those who are just learning or those who have played the game before.

Earlyon on y va Timiskaming…à la bibliothèque! L’heure des histoires, bricolage et cercle de partage

avec Alexie et Tammy, de 10h 30 à 11h 30 tous les mardis matins du mois d’août. Pas besoin de s’inscrire! TDSRC Family Fun Storytime

The last Family Fun Storytime this summer will be held on Saturday August 12th from 10:30-11:45. We will be reading a few stories aloud, playing board games, LEGO & play dough, and then we bring out the beach balls, hula hoops and other big toys for everyone’s enjoyment. No need to register for this free drop in program, but if you want more information please call 705-647-4215 or email info@temisklibrary.com

Club de lecture TD: Les merveilles de ta main!

Notre dernière session du Club de lecture TD se déroule de 13h30 à 14h30 le mardi 15 août, 2023. Elle est intitulée “Les merveilles de ta main !”

Cette session est pour les enfants de la maternelle à la 6e année. Ceux et celles qui s’inscrivent entendront une histoire et apprendront le fonctionnement de nos mains en fabriquant une main ! Pour vous inscrire à cette activité amusante, veuillez nous contacter au 705-647-4215 ou à info@temisklibrary.com .

TD Summer Reading Club: Wild Paint Fun

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library is having a Wild Paint Fun program geared towards children aged 4 to 10 (we’re flexible though) as part of our T.D. Summer Reading Program. This takes place on Wednesday, August 16, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. At this event children will learn and practice some unusual and fun ways to apply paint to paper to make art. Please dress appropriately for some possibly messy fun! For more information or to register please call 705-647-4215 or email us at info@temisklibrary.com.

TD Summer Reading Program: STEM Engineering

Join us for our last Wednesday T.D. Summer Reading Club program of the summer. This STEM Engineering program will be filled with loads of fun, challenges, and will require some thinking outside the box. If your child enjoys LEGO this might be right up their alley! To register or for more information please call 705-647-4215 or email us at info@temisklibrary.com.

PFC Family Pool Passes for Loan

Thanks to a generous donation from the City of Temiskaming Shores’ Recreation Department, the Library now has two family pool passes for loan! The passes can be borrowed for 7 days, and allow a family (up to 5 people) free access to the pool at the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre. Borrowers may take the passes two times in a 12 month period. Holds can be placed on the passes to plan ahead, but there are no renewals. Call the library for more information!

Ontario Provincial Parks Day Pass Lending Program

Ontario Parks has provided three free vehicle day-use permits for members of the Temiskaming Shores Public Library so they can enjoy using its network of provincial parks. The pass is for day use entry for all occupants of a vehicle (excludes buses) so that users can hike, picnic, swim, kayak, canoe or boat for the day. Be sure to check the Ontario Parks website for up-to-date information. The Library also has backpacks, walking poles and books on hiking and camping to complete your trip! Call the library for more information. For more information about any of these programs please call us at 705-647-4215, email us at info@ temisklibrary.com or pop into the library and speak to one of our friendly staff members.

Age Friendly/Get Active programs. F For more information contact Lynn Julien at 705-6475709 or ljulien@temiskamingshores.ca

Registration required for Women’s exercise class. Outdoor activities are weather permitting.

Monday – Aquafitness: 9am – August 21st and 28th drop-in fee $6.75 Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre

Adult Swim: 12:15pm – August 21st and 28th

Senior drop-in fee $4.25 Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre

Tuesday – Adult Swim: 12:15pm – August 22nd and 29th, Senior drop-in fee $4.25 Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre

Wednesday – Aquafitness: 9am – August 16th, 23rd and 30th drop-in fee $6.75, Pool and Fitness Centre

Horseshoes: 10am – August 16th, 23rd and 30th New Liskeard Pits at Algonquin Beach Park

Adult Swim: 12:15pm – August 16th, 23rd and 30th drop-in fee $4.25, Pool and Fitness Centre

Thursday – Women’s Exerc. Group: 9am – August 17th

Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena

Kubb: 10am – August 17th, 24th and 31st across the street from the New Liskeard Tennis Courts

Adult Swim: 12:15pm – August 17th, 24th and 31st Senior drop-in fee $4.25, Pool andFitness Centre

Music in the park: 1pm – August 24th, with Steve Benoit, at the Harbourfront Pavilion, Haileybury

Friday – Adult Swim: 12:15pm – August 18th and 25th

Senior drop-in fee $4.25, Pool and Fitness Centre

Bowling: 1:30pm – August 25th Senior drop-in fee $3, Tri-Town Bowling Lanes

Notice time, on Thursday commencing

Steve Benoit is performing ursday August 24th at the Harbourfront Pavilion Haileybury 1 pm – 3pm

Communication and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

$22.50 per hour, 35 hours per week

Competition No. 2023-017 (12 Month Position)

The City is currently seeking a Communication and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator. The position will actively support the senior management team in various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing public engagement, promoting effective communication strategies, and driving strategic initiatives within the City. This position provides an opportunity to gain handson experience in the municipal sector, communications, public relations, and strategic planning.

You will be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of public communication campaigns and strategies including press releases, social media content and website updates as well as coordinating community engagement events/meetings.

This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to work closely with local decision makers both within the municipality and within the greater community on strategic initiatives and planning for the City.

This is a new position that will reward those with creativity, initiative and ambition. The successful candidate will be afforded ample opportunity to work independently and implement their own ideas with assistance from other City staff when necessary.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education/program in communications, marketing, or related field;

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills;

Tenders must to, crown interests these matters

• Proficient in using social media platforms and content creation tools;

• Ability to work with minimal supervision;

• Bilingualism will be considered an asset; and

• Familiarity with graphic design and video editing software will be considered an asset.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes with cover pages quoting: Job Competition No.2023-017 by email to: Shelly Zubyck; Director of Corporate Services; P.O. Box 2050; Haileybury, Ontario P0J 1K0 szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca

The Successful acquire the any bid, not For further prescribed Shelly Zubyck szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca

We appreciate the interest of all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores is an equal opportunity employer that provides equality of opportunity for employment without discrimination, consistent with The Ontario Human Rights Code and the candidate’s ability to successfully perform the duties of the job.

Submissions

TEMISKAMING SHORES PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Hours: Mondays: 10-4; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 10-8; Fridays and Saturdays: 10-4

NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

For

325 Farr Drive

Temiskaming Shores, ON P0J 1K0

Phone: 705 672 3363 ext. 4107

Email: szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca OR Matt Bahm Director of Recreation

City of Temiskaming Shores 325 Farr Drive

Temiskaming Shores, ON P0J 1K0

Phone: 705 672 3363 ext. 4106

Email: mbahm@temiskamingshores.ca

Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record and will be released, if requested, to any person.

Notice first issued July 12, 2023

Sale of Land by Public Tender

ROAD CLOSURE

ART IN THE PARK EVERY WEDNESDAY UNTIL AUGUST 23RD!!

ROAD CLOSURE

NOTICE OF

Whereas Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores through By-law No. 2015-141 has delegated the authority to approve Temporary Road Closures to the Manager of Transportation Services and/or the Roads Superintendent for the purpose of special events and infrastructure construction and/or repair; and

Therefore, be it resolved that the following roads shall be temporarily closed on the dates specified below:

1. Art in the Park – Recurring Road Closure Wednesday nights in July and August from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Starting July 12th, 2023, and happening every Wednesday after until August 23rd, 2023.

(a) Farr Drive: from the south limit of Main Street to the North limit of Marcella Street

Issued this 5th day of July, 2023.

“Original Signed”

Mitch McCrank, CET, Manager of Transportation Services

The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores

Sale of Land by Public Tender

The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores

NOTE: See attached mapping for further clarification.

Take Notice that Tenders for the sale of the land described below will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time, on Thursday, September 7, 2023 The Tenders will be opened in public on the same day commencing at 2:30 p.m.

Sale of Land by Public Tender

Property Location: 468 Georgina Avenue

Take Notice that Tenders for the sale of the land described below will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time, on Thursday, September 7, 2023 The Tenders will be opened in public on the same day commencing at 2:30 p.m.

The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores

Legal Description: PCL 1866 SEC NND; LT 1-2 BLK O PL M13NB BUCKE; TEMISKAMING SHORES; DISTRICT OF TIMISKAMING

Property Location: 468 Georgina Avenue

Assessment Roll No.: 5418-030-0030-2400

Take Notice that Tenders for the sale of the land described below will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time, on Thursday, September 7, 2023 The Tenders will be opened in public on the same day commencing at 2:30 p.m.

Minimum Tender Amount: $223,000

Legal Description: PCL 1866 SEC NND; LT 1-2 BLK O PL M13NB BUCKE; TEMISKAMING SHORES; DISTRICT OF TIMISKAMING

Assessment Roll No.: 5418-030-0030-2400

Property Location: 468 Georgina Avenue

Minimum Tender Amount: $223,000

Description of Lands:

Legal Description: PCL 1866 SEC NND; LT 1-2 BLK O PL M13NB BUCKE; TEMISKAMING SHORES; DISTRICT OF TIMISKAMING

Description of Lands:

Assessment Roll No.: 5418-030-0030-2400

Minimum Tender Amount: $223,000

Please see the map below for an indication of where the property is located . This map has been produced for illustrative purposes only, and is not a substitute for a legal survey.

Please see the map below for an indication of where the property is located. This map has been produced for illustrative purposes only and is not a substitute for a legal survey.

Description of Lands:

Please produced for illustrative purposes only

Tenders must be submitted to, crown interests or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the

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Tenders must be submitted on the prescribed form. The City makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser(s).

The Successful Purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered, all costs incurred or required to acquire the subject property, and other costs to transfer the property into his/her name. The highest or any bid, not necessarily accepted.

Tenders must be submitted on the prescribed form. The City makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser(s).

Qualifications:

• Ability to work with children and the general public on a daily basis.

The Successful Purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered, all costs incurred or required to acquire the subject property, and other costs to transfer the property into his/her name. The highest or any bid, not necessarily accepted.

For further information regarding this sale, for a copy of the Tender documents, and a copy of the prescribed Form of Tender, please visit the City’s website at www.temiskamingshores.ca, or contact Shelly Zubyck, Director of Corporate Services at 705-672-3363, ext. 4107, or szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca

The Successful Purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered, all costs incurred or required to acquire the subject property, and other costs to transfer the property into his/her name. The highest or any bid, not necessarily accepted.

Submissions must be in hard copy and submitted to the following address:

For further information regarding this sale, for a copy of the Tender documents, and a copy of the prescribed Form of Tender, please visit the City’s website at www.temiskamingshores.ca, or contact Shelly Zubyck Director of Corporate Services at 705-672-3363, ext. 4107 or szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca

City of Temiskaming Shores

• Ability to learn and apply traffic regulations, especially those pertaining to pedestrian crosswalks.

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.

For further information regarding this sale , for a copy of the Tender documents, and a copy of the prescribed Form of Tender, please visit the City’s website at www.temiskamingshores.ca, or contact Shelly Zubyck, Director of Corporate Services at 705-672-3363, ext. 4107, or szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca

P.O. Box 2050, 325 Farr Drive Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0

• Must be able to perform duties in inclement weather.

Submissions must be in hard copy and submitted to the following address:

Attention: Logan Belanger, Municipal Clerk

City of Temiskaming Shores

P.O. Box 2050, 325 Farr Drive Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0

Re: CS-RFT-001-2023 “Sale of Land by Public Tender – 468 Georgina Avenue”

Submissions must be in hard copy and submitted to the following address:

Attention: Logan Belanger, Municipal Clerk

City of Temiskaming Shores

Re: CS-RFT-001-2023 “Sale of Land by Public Tender – 468 Georgina Avenue”

P.O. Box 2050, 325 Farr Drive

Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0

Attention: Logan Belanger, Municipal Clerk

To apply or for more information contact: Shelly Zubyck, Director of Corporate Services; P.O. Box 2050; Haileybury, Ontario; P0J IK0; szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca

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FORM 6

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TEMAGAMI

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on September 7, 2023, at the Temagami Municipal Office, 7 Lakeshore Drive, Temagami Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Temagami Municipal Office, 7 Lakeshore Drive, Temagami.

Description of Land:

Roll No. 48 69 010 004 43500 0000; 7 HILLCREST DR., TEMAGAMI; PIN 49005-0775 (LT); PCL 28801 SEC NIP; PT LOCATION CL8559 STRATHY PT 32, 36R9753; TEMAGAMI; DISTRICT OF NIPISSING; File No. 22-02

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $61,000

Minimum tender amount: $44,978.69

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property.

Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by NonCanadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235 (the “Act”), effective January 1, 2023, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property, as those terms are defined in the legislation. Contraventions of the Act are punishable by a fine, and offending purchasers may be ordered to sell the residential property.

The municipality assumes no responsibility whatsoever for ensuring bidders/ tenderers comply with the Act, and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/tenderers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participating in this sale.

Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST).

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca

or if no internet access available, contact:

I. Craig Davidson Treasurer/Administrator

The Corporation of the Municipality of Temagami

7 Lakeshore Drive

P.O. Box 220

Temagami ON P0H 2H0

705-569-3421 Ext. 204

craig.d@temagami.ca www.temagmi.ca

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Yard Sales

YARD SALEFriday August 18th from 8am until 2pm. 230 Whitewood Ave. Toys, bikes, books.

GIANT YARD SALERU Hungries building in HB. Rain or shine . All welcome. Antiques, collectibles, cards, tools, house hold items, kids items. Everything must go, no reasonable offers refused. Saturday August 19th from 8am until 3pm

YARD SALE742385 Dawson Point Road, New Liskeard. Saturday, August 19 & Sunday, August 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Solid maple tables chairs, 7 piece wood queen bedroom set, 5 piece wood double bedroom set, household goods, clothes. Dirt and Road bike items. Boating and RV items, Blue ox towing, bike rack, drum set, guitar and

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The requirements and role of the successful candidate include and are not limited to:

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

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• Excellent Bookkeeping knowledge including A/P, Bank Reconciliation, P & L, Balance sheets, Journal Entries, Budgeting & Banking • Knowledge of Payroll, Pension Administration, H/R and T4 processing • The ability to maintain office equipment & order supplies

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Earlton Recreation Center to be renamed for Paiement Brothers

Continued from B Front

where small towns had named their arenas after NHL players. I then got the idea that perhaps the Earlton Arena should be named after the Paiement brothers. I wrote a letter to the council and here we are.”

Savoie said not only were the brothers well respected hockey players, but their father was also very charismatic and well known in Quebec.

Savoie, Wilfred and Rosaire

Paiement will be at the ribbon cutting for the new arena naming on August 20.

The Paiement brothers will have their NHL hockey cards with them and then take the time to sign them for anyone wishing to have a hockey card after the ceremony is completed.

LEAFS ALUMNI TICKETS

During the renaming ceremony, the Earlton Fire Brigade

INTERIOR PAINTING and drywall repairs, free estimates. Call Jack 705-679-5363.

Association will host a fundraising event by selling tickets on a Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni private seating box for a game between the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs taking place on December 27. This involves two exclusive seats in a private box with others to watch the Senators versus Leafs game. The tickets are $50 each and 500 tickets are being printed and will be available for pur-

chase on the day.

“Those tickets are exclusive, not just anyone can get those box seats. You know the Leafs treat us alumni very well. Whomever gets to win those tickets will be seated with Leafs alumni during the Senators/ Leafs game,” said Paiement. “I am happy a community charity will bene t.”

Guests can arrive at the arena-renaming event, where a cash bar will be open from 1 to

5 p.m.

The Paiement’s will be available to answer questions about their NHL careers after the sign unveiling takes place at 2 p.m. and to sign their hockey cards. For more information on the Earlton Recreation Center re-naming call Reynald Rivard at 705-679-4049 or the Armstrong Township o ce at 705563-2375.

ALANON Group for adults, children of/with alcoholics meet every Thursday at 7pm at the Good Shepherd Church 139 Second Ave Englehart. Sandra 705-288-2992.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: To be held at various dates, times & locations. For more information, please call 705647-7611.

PRENATAL CLASSES - Offered by the Timiskaming Health Unit. Call 705-647-4305 as soon as you confirm your pregnancy. For more info. visit www.timiskaminghu.com.

DRYWALL, PLASTER, framing, decks, flooring, tiling etc. for both residential and

Free estimates. Call 705-648-4884. Please leave a message. METICULOUS CARPENTRY - interior & exterior finish, drywalling, plastering,

705-676-6909.

PREGNANT AND NEED HELP? Email: pregnancycarehelp@outlook.com

ATTENTION KNITTERS: If you would like to knit for children in the third world, we could use your help. Join us on Tuesdays at 1:30pm at the Community of Christ Church on Niven St., New Liskeard. Just bring knitting needles size 4 or 41/2mm. Yarn and needles are available. All are welcome! For more information, call D. Caldwell at 705647-6056.

BID EUCHRE! EVERY TUESDAY, at 7:00 pm at Hudson Hall. Everyone Welcome! For info call 705-647-6684

THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SOUTH TEMISKAMING will be holding its Annual General Meeting on September 12, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. For more information, please call Sue at 705-647-4040.

ALANON Group for adults, children of/with alcoholics meet every Thursday at 7pm at the Good Shepherd Church 139 Second Ave Englehart. Sandra 705-288-2992.

within 30 days of this notice, August 2, 2023, after which date the Estate will be distributed. Contact Estate Trustee Dorothy Malinowski by email dorothym_1984@hotmail.com THE COFFEE HOUSE SUPPORTING & PROMOTING LOCAL MUSICIANS AND THEIR MUSIC. Please join us September 12th at The Coffee House when you’ll have another chance to appreciate our local musicians and their music. Join us at St. Paul’s United Church auditorium, 7 - 10pm at 70 Wellington St. in New Liskeard for The Coffee House. For further information contact Brian Matheson at 705-647-5671 or email: coffeehouse2tues@outlook.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube at: the coffee house new liskeard

FORM 73

Notice of Bankruptcy and First Meeting of Creditors in Local Newspaper (Subsection 102(4))

In the matter of the bankruptcy of David Leigh Wilson Notice is hereby given that the bankruptcy of David Leigh Wilson, Retired, of 139 Caroline Court, New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 occurred on the 4th day of August 2023; and that the first meeting of creditors will be held on the 23rd day of August 2023 at 10:00 am, at 1414 Lasalle Blvd., 2nd floor in the City of Greater Sudbury in the Province of Ontario.

Dated at the City of Greater Sudbury in the Province of Ontario, this 16th day of August 2023.

The Earlton Recreation Centre will be renamed in honour of Wilf and Rosaire Paiement this coming weekend. (Sta photo)

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Gift Shop is looking for volunteers. If interested contact Diane at 705-647-8066.

LOOKING FOR OLD SNOWMOBILES RUNNING OR NOT FOR PARTS, old camper trailers, propane tanks & scrap metal. Please call 705-679-3395.

EIGHTIES LARGE BOOM BOX GHETTO BLASTERS & RECORD PLAYERS - no CD players. Call or text, 705-6485392.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Marcel's Deep Steam Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning is for sale, previously owned by the late Marcel McMahon.

It includes the Prochem Bear Catalytic mobile cleaning unit installed in a 2010 Night Hawk trailer.

For more information please call 705-672-1031.

LOOKING FOR PINBALL MACHINES AND TABLE TOP ARCADES FOR MAN CAVE

ARTICLES FOR SALE

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PINE BOARDS. 15ft awning for trailer. Hardware for 20ft awning (no tarp). Call 705647-2840 for more information.

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call 705-647-8401 or visit our website www.presbyteriannewliskeard.ca THE SALVATION ARMY TIMISKAMING COMMUNITY CHURCH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. 260 Whitewood Ave. New Liskeard. Tel: 647-4115 Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour Tuesday 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m.

ond Wednesday 1 p.m. Men’s breakfast every third Saturday 8:30 a.m. Food Bank by appointment call 647-4030.

TOMSTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - worship is every 3rd Sunday of the month at 10:00am.

THORNLOE CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH-corner of Hwys 11 & 562, 15 minutes north

a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening 6:30 p.m. the 1st & 3rd

Curtis Greenwood 705-622-4860. For more information www.thornloecrossroads.ca

ENGLEHART BAPTIST CHURCH - Corner of Second St., and 7th Ave. Family worship & bible based teachings every Sunday beginning at 10:30am. Stay for lunch! Bible study & prayer every Wednesday at 7:30pm.

Rudy Kaufmann please call 705-544-0065 or 705-647-7697

HAILEYBURY & DISTRICT BAPTIST CHURCH extends a warm welcome to all. Worship Sunday at 1:30 pm

Kubias. Accessibility ramp. Call the church (705) 672-5855. www.haileyburybaptist.ca

EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT TEMISKAMING PENTECOSTAL CHURCH - Feel free to attend

church is located at 583472 West Rd. in Haileybury. For information about other

website at temiskaming.church or call 705-672-2020.

FR. WAYNE MILLS is available to hear confessions and give out

to make an appointment.

ST. PAUL & ST. JOHN ANGLICAN CHURCH, HAILEYBURY Is now open

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH in Englehart invites everyone to Sunday Mass at 9am. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Wellington St., New Liskeard. Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday

Carty officiating. For more information, call 705-647-5026.

ST. JAMES, COBALT - corner of Nickel and Prospect St. Sunday 9am

GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH OF ENGLEHART will be meeting every Sunday morning at 10:30am. We invite you to our worship services or our weekly bible studies and prayer meetings. We offer ministries for children, Jr. and Sr. High groups and monthly fellowships. Please contact Pastor Steve Crosby at 705-544-8339 or visit goodshepherdenglehart.yolasite.com

EARLTON GOSPEL HALL WELCOMES YOU TO OUR WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday at 10 a.m. Breaking of Bread Communion, 11:30 Gospel, 12:15 Sunday School. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting. 3 miles west of Earlton on Church Road.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH invites all to come & worship Saturday morning at 453 Marcella St in Haileybury. 705-2424848. Officiating Pastor Ivan Uriegas. Study time is 10am and divine service at 11am. Prayer meeting Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Everyone is Welcome. SERVICES AT ST. PAUL’S EMMANUEL COMMUNITY CHURCH (formerly Emmanuel United Church, Englehart) at 10am, every Sunday. Minister: Rev. Elaine Lush. All are welcome.

LA PAROISSE CATHOLIQUE SAINTE-CROIX nous invite à prendre conscience et réfléchir sur notre relation personnelle avec Jésus Christ par les 7 sacrements offert par l’église catholique : le Baptême, la Confirmation, l’Eucharistie, la Confession, l’Onction des malades, l’Ordination et le Mariage. Par ses sacrements, une alliance est établie entre Dieu et nous dans nos cœurs, comme l’annonçait le prophète Jérémie (31, 31-34) : « Je mettrai ma loi, au fond de leur être, je l’écrirai sur leur cœur. Ils seront mon peuple, je serai leur Dieu ». Tél : 705-672-3296 / Adresse : 341 Sutherland Way, Haileybury, ON

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l’exception du 4emardi de chaque mois. Cette messe a lieu à 19 h. L’église et notre bureau sont situés au 116 Dymond Cres. Certaines adaptations et modifications ont été