New Liskeard Temiskaming Speaker - March 2023

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023

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Apartments proposed for NL school property

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TEMISKAMING SHORES – A two-building apartment complex has been proposed for a former school property in New Liskeard.

Temiskaming Shores council heard last week of plans for a four-storey building with up to 53 units on what was the playground of the former École

The existing school would be torn down and replaced by a two-storey building with up to six rental units.

“We want to develop a great project in your community and we’re looking forward to the next steps to try and make this happen,” said John Knifton, managing partner of JK Development GP2 Ltd. of To-

ronto.

Knifton, a developer and real estate consultant, appeared remotely to make a presentation February 21 on behalf of his client, Mohammadan Developers, a property investment company based in Pickering.

The school property was purchased by Abdul Khaliq Properties in 2018.

Knifton said developers had originally hoped to redevelop the existing school building by adding another two or three stories.

“What we found was that the building was not in very good condition at all,” he said.

Developers revised their plans and decided to utilize the other piece of property on the other side of the Dymond

Crescent road allowance.

Knifton said the development would incorporate green energy, such as geothermal heating and cooling systems and solar panels.

It would be designed by L360 Architecture, which has o ces in London and Timmins and has worked on two projects in Temiskaming Shores. Continued on 3a

FONOM focusing on “catch-and-release” reforms

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES – Bail reform remains a priority for an association of Northeastern Ontario municipalities.

The rst meeting of what the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is calling the catch and release task force was held in Sault Ste. Marie last month with representatives of three municipal police services on hand.

“Citizens of Northern Ontario are angry,” said Danny Whalen, FONOM president and a Temiskaming Shores councillor, in a news release following that February 15 meeting.

“People that break into our homes and traumatize law-abiding citizens are arrested by police, then released the same day, some of them, committing another crime later that day,” he continued.

He said the lack of movement to review Bill C-75, which amended various pieces of legislation in several areas including bail, is “unacceptable.”

In an interview last week, Whalen said front-line police o cers appreciated

FONOM bringing everyone together, “because they’ve all been working on it, but it’s not something you can do alone.”

He said the issue of bail reform has been in the spotlight since the fatal shooting at the end of December of an OPP constable near Hagersville. One of the two people charged in connection with his death was out on bail at the time.

But FONOM began expressing concerns prior to that tragedy, he said, and more from the view of property crime.

He said the federation is now looking at the range of criminal activity, from incidents involving violence to property crime, for which people are accused and then released.

RECOMMENDATIONS

After the recent meeting, FONOM highlighted recommendations for amendments to the federal legislation that were presented by Chief Hugh Stevenson of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.

They include creating the designation of a chronic persistent o ender,

allowing community impact statements at bail and bail hearings, and ensuring that bail-related rearm charges go to Superior Court for a bail hearing. Whalen singled out a recommendation that would put the onus on the defence to explain why someone charged with a rearm o ence should qualify for bail. The onus is typically on the Crown to argue why bail should be denied.

At this time, police o cers are “spinning their wheels” and getting nowhere, he said.

“From a municipal point of view, we’re paying for that.”

OPTIONS

He said FONOM is not advocating that all people who are currently being released should instead be kept in custody.

“Chronic criminals” he said, should remain in jail, or the surety process –in which someone agrees to supervise an individual released on bail – should ensure that “somebody’s going to lose some money” if the accused individual

doesn’t comply with release conditions.

But if the issue is driven by a drug addiction, “put them in a treatment centre,” he said.

“We do not want the jails used as a rehabilitation centre.”

People should similarly be provided with social services or mental health care if that’s what they need, he said.

“If it’s an individual with a problem, let’s deal with the problem,” he said.

“Right now, we’re spinning our wheels. We’re spending lots of money, and the individual is not getting any help whatsoever.”

The rst meeting of the task force was attended by representatives of the Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins police services, the North Bay Police Services Association, and municipalities.

The task force’s next meeting will be in Timmins in April. A panel discussion will also be held during the annual FONOM conference in Parry Sound in May.

FONOM said it’s working to involve more Northern police services and associations as well as government ocials in the task force.

Highways 11 and 17 most dangerous, says trucking lobbyist

Darlene Wroe

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

STITTSVILLE - Highway 11 and Highway 17 are the most dangerous highways in Canada, says Pete Turner, who is a lobbyist and advocate for the trucking industry.

The Stittsville, Ontario, resident is a former truck driver who has been active on the front lines of the industry across Canada for many years. His concern is focused on

about ve to ten per cent of the trucking companies who are running trucks across the province and the country.

“The problem we’re having is that we have carriers who are operating without concern or safety or following regulations,” he said in a telephone interview.

For over 20 years he has been using his company, The Trucker’s Voice, to directly reach out to those in government

positions who can respond to issues. He says he has between 10,000 to 15,000 commercial drivers from across Canada who are members. Over the years “we’ve lobbied and got a lot of laws changed to make the carriers more accountable.”

With ties to Temiskaming (his father farmed in the Belle Vallee area and he still has family members living in New Liskeard), Turner says he is familiar with the area and he

worries for his family members when they are driving on Highway 11.

Unsafe trucking could be better controlled by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) through the enforcement of laws and better regulating of the training schools and monitoring of the truck tra c, he said.

He is advocating that when drivers are found to be driving unsafely, their carriers,

shippers and receivers should also be ned along with the drivers because they are also responsible for ensuring that the trucks that are sent out are safe, and will ensure the public safety, he pointed out.

UNQUALIFIED

Turner wants to see the truck weigh station scales kept open 24/7 for at least six weeks. He wants all trucks to have license and insurance checks “because Continued on 3a

DANNY WHALEN

Kaydon Paige,

visit to the Dymond outdoor rink on February 26. He and little brother Ryan, 8, were the only ones there

bit of snow that fell Saturday night, had the run of the popular rink all to themselves – at least for a little while. (Sta photo by Steven Larocque)

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

Transit increasing weekday morning service

TEMISKAMING SHORES

(Staff/Special) – In the transition to a new transit service provider, a second bus hit the road for weekday morning service earlier this week.

The second bus operated by Voyago is now running Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., beginning in Cobalt and finishing at Temiskaming Hospital, to accommodate increased ridership in the mornings.

An updated schedule can be found on Temiskaming Shores’ Facebook page.

In an update late last week, transportation manager Mitch McCrank said there will be periods when hourly service is not available, such as in middle of the day and late at night.

“The Transit Committee is committed to being responsive yet fiscally responsible during the start of this new arrangement,” he said.

Routes and stops remain the same.

“Transit will continue this way until further notice,” he said. He said the transit committee “thanks everyone for their patience and for planning their transportation according to the available times.”

SOUP’S ON IN COBALT

Tomato macaroni or turkey rice? Those were the choices at the Soup’s On lunch at St. James Anglican Church hall in Cobalt. The first of what will be monthly luncheons, available for free or with a donation if diners wish, was held February 11. Anyone who would like a bowl and perhaps eat with some company is welcome. It’s organized by volunteers, with support from several area businesses. Among the volunteers lending a hand were, from left, Mary Beairsto, Sharon Nadeau, Shannie Christo with Timothy Lillie, Rachel Mathers, Miriam Lillie, Linda Rodgers (at back), and Barb Dombroski. The next Soup’s On will be March 25. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Christo at 705-676-5871. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

Frog’s Breath seeking funding applicants

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

DISTRICT — It’s that time of year when the Frog’s Breath Foundation is seeking funding applicants.

The application deadline for groups and organizations in the Temiskaming region is March 30.

“The Foundation supports projects that impact the greatest number of people in our region,” noted Foundation president Susi Johanson in an email interview.

“We also look to spread our donations across our communities.”

The Foundation does not approve funding for operational costs such as rent or utilities.

But it takes into account the fundraising efforts, applications made to other agencies, operational budgets and a volunteer base of those who apply for the funding stream.

It must be noted that not-forprofit groups who do not have a charitable taxation number must work with other groups that do have one and that can act as a sponsor.

That would include municipalities.

If a group is being sponsored, then a letter from the sponsoring organization is required with the application package.

“We are always looking for new

Charged

CASEY – An Essa Township resident was charged during a RIDE check in Casey Township last week.

Temiskaming OPP were conducting a RIDE – Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere –program on Development Road February 23.

At around 11:15 p.m., police stopped a vehicle, and subsequently charged a 31-year-old from the area southwest of Barrie with operation while impaired (80 plus).

The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Multiple charges

TEMISKAMING SHORES –

A Ridgeway, Ontario, resident faces multiple charges after police stopped a driver in Temiskaming Shores last week.

Temiskaming OPP say offi-

organizations to support in our communities,” said Johanson.

The Foundation funding is open to charitable and notfor-profit groups from Temagami to Kirkland Lake.

The monies disbursed from the Frog’s Breath Foundation use the interest generated from the original Frog’s Breath golf tournaments, which continue to give back year after year for the betterment of the Temiskaming region. Grant Forest Products matched the proceeds from the golf tournaments, with the interest dispersed to the successful funding applicants once a year.

SUPPORT

The Frog’s Breath Foundation supports six local food

POLICE BLOTTER

cers responded February 22 to a traffic complaint on Morissette Drive shortly before 5 p.m.

Police say they located the vehicle in question a short time later and stopped it on Lakeshore Road.

A 42-year-old from the community west of Niagara Falls has been charged with operation while prohibited, driving a vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock, operating a vehicle without insurance, and failure to surrender licence.

He was also charged with six counts of failing to comply with a release order.

The vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

Mischief

TEMISKAMING SHORES – A city resident faces charges after police responded last week to a complaint of mischief.

Temiskaming OPP were called to an Elliot Street residence in Haileybury shortly before 9:20 p.m. February 20.

banks annually with donations of $5,000 to each in November.

The Community Living Walkathon is sponsored by Frog’s Breath and award scholarships at all the high schools in South Temiskaming are handed out each June.

Those scholarships total $22,500.

“We provide an annual scholarship to a Northern Ontario student attending the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University each year,” noted Johanson.

Applications can be found on the website FrogsBreathFoundation.org.

More information can be found from the following: Susi Johanson at 705-961-3143, directors Hugo Rivet at 705-6725555, Rheo Hacquard at 705650-0203 or Jo-Anne Farmer at 705-544-0350.

A 24-year-old has been charged with mischief under $5,000 and uttering threats to damage property.

Impaired charge

TEMISKAMING SHORES – A Barrie resident was charged following a roadside stop program in Temiskaming Shores checking for impaired driving.

Temiskaming OPP were conducting a RIDE program on Lakeshore Road February 12 when officers stopped a vehicle. Police say they determined that the driver had consumed controlled substances.

Further tests were conducted at the Temagami detachment.

A 36-year-old from Barrie has been charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and with driving a vehicle with no licence.

Lions thank Ron Bumstead

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES –New Liskeard Lions have paid tribute to the man behind Santa Claus.

Ron Bumstead, owner-operator of Bumstead Trucking, has for years dedicated a flatbed trailer for the Lions’ float that carries Santa and his cohorts in the Christmas parade.

“We’ve built our Santa Claus float with the sleigh and every-

thing around that trailer,” said Alf O’Reilly, club member and Lions’ past district governor.

Bumstead offers a heated space where the Lions can decorate the float, and also a driver for it, said Manju Dangalle, president of the New Liskeard Lions.

“Sometimes he himself comes and drives the truck,” said Dangalle.

“This gentleman is generous,” he said, as the club presented a certificate of appreciation to

Bumstead.

Bumstead said his association with the Lions goes back to the 1970s when he played on the hockey team that carries the club’s name.

He recalled the club’s presence in the community and the work of longtime members such as O’Reilly, Eric Campsall, Ron Sutton and the late Tom Josefowich.

“You can’t really say no to the Lions Club when they ask for something,” he said.

Highways 11 and 17 most dangerous, says trucking lobbyist

there’s been a rash of companies who have been hiring drivers who are not quali ed and have no insurance.”

Turner is hopeful that this spring the provincial government will be introducing improvements to the training schools for truckers.

“We spent the last six months of 2022 rewriting the minimum requirement of training for truckers,” he said of a group of 49 stakeholders who worked together for the improvements.

Turner also wants increased nes for companies who have contracts to do the winter maintenance if they fail to meet the requirements. He said highway closures are resulting in setbacks for the industry due to supply chain issues, not enough drivers and not enough equipment.

Another concern he noted is trucker wages, which he said are being kept to a minimum.

“The industry’s idea is that anybody can drive a truck and that’s where we’re running into the problem.”

He said he has many members who are from other countries.

“A lot of these foreign drivers are being screwed over,” he said, and are being threatened that they will be sent back to their original country if they don’t comply with their instructions, even if it means breaking the law.

“That’s where we are running into a problem. It’s not a racial thing. It’s a corporate decision to take advantage of these foreign workers.”

Even on Highway 401 there are problems being observed when drivers “just drive o the road, and in my opinion, that’s either you fell asleep or you’re distracted.... What we see is that these drivers are being pushed too hard.”

Turner said the trucking industry wants “to protect the public and protect the industry from the carriers who choose not to follow the rules.”

He said more enforcement is needed, and he hopes that the MTO can be convinced to open up the scales to get every driver and every truck checked.

“If that’s not the case, this is going to get worse.”

Apartments proposed for NL school property

Continued from A Front

“We want it to blend in with the community and enhance the community,” he said.

He had some requests in order to incorporate a ordable housing into the development.

He said the city could, for example, reduce permit fees, reduce or defer property taxes, and/or help secure government funding that may be available for housing initiatives.

But the rst step is the acquisition of a 70-metre stretch of the road allowance that separates the two parts of the school property.

A portion of that street would be needed for the larger building that’s proposed, he said.

Knifton asked that the city

sell the property for a nominal sum of $1. In return the developer would enter into an a ordable housing agreement with the municipality.

It was that request – to dispose of municipal property – that prompted the public meeting held as part of city council’s regular meeting February 21.

Council heard concerns from neighbouring residents over loss of privacy, obstructed views, increased tra c and noise, and impact on property values.

The original notice of application to buy municipal property included all of Dymond Crescent between Broadwood Avenue and Davidson Street.

That would concern Northdale Manor, said board mem-

ber Nancy Pedersen, because the retirement residence uses a portion of Dymond as an emergency exit for secondoor residents with wheelchairs.

Knifton said that particular portion of the laneway isn’t really needed by the development, because it hopes to run utilities under the road allowance with a public easement.

NEXT STEPS

In the end, city council directed sta to prepare a report on the potential disposition of a portion of Dymond Crescent, with options for council to consider at a future meeting.

The city’s corporate services committee has recommended that, if the sale is approved, the price be determined after

further discussion about the intended use of the land.

City sta noted that any development proposals would be subject to planning regulations.

They may include zoning bylaw amendments and a site plan control agreement for such features as landscaping, parking and drainage.

After the meeting, Mayor Je Laferriere welcomed the public feedback.

“It’s important that we listen. That’s going to be part of the process,” he said.

He said the public may also have learned what the proposed project really looks like.

Housing is a challenge across Ontario, he said, and it’s great to see interest in investing in the community.

“We really do need to see some development. We need to close that gap with some of the housing challenges we have, because if we don’t solve that issue, it’s going to be so much more di cult to attract folks to help ll some of the jobs that we need.”

At the same time, he said the municipality has a nancial obligation to its ratepayers and must follow provincial legislation when considering any support.

He said the city may donate property under some circumstances, and must sell it at fair market value under others.

If it is to consider a donation, he said council must ensure there’s a return to the municipality.

Englehart Bulletin Board

With Doug Edwards Nickel and dime is the new way to get money out of you. Every dollar spent on your needs adds 13 cents to the government. Oh, a two-dollar increase on your hot water tank rental statement, your increase on your TV bill, it all adds up and the government gets another 13 cents on the dollar. I supposedly made a call on my telephone to a 788 number and was charged four dollars plus tax. It seems the telephone company now needs money to use the operator, no ifs or buts, they can give you the phone number but not who was called. “Your call is important to us, stay on the line.” at is a er you have pushed button a er button. I want to speak to a live person, even a local call in your own town. So watch when you ask an operator for a number. Also, if you have trouble with your phone make sure

it’s coming from the wires outside your house. Service is no longer something like we used to enjoy. I worked for a furniture store many years ago. We made sure that the customer was well pleased when we le . We took our boots o or mopped the oor. I bought a new freezer and

asked the door to be changed to open on the other side. at’s not my job, the two deliverers said. So if you buy something make sure everything is asked for at the store before handing over your money.

A piece was in the paper about the thousands of dollars charged over and above your invoice. A sale was on at the grocery store and I asked the cashier if what I bought was the promotion with buy two and get one free item. Not checking my statement until I got home I found I was charged. I

phoned the store and they said bring in your slip. It turned out the item in the cooler that was side-by-side with the sale item was the same price but not the one for the promotion, so they would not refund me as the promotion was over. is is a reminder that some people make mistakes. I suppose I should have run right down to the store. I won’t get caught again and, if possible, go out of town for my groceries. Not only that, but those items that went with the milk - the price was double the next

week. is grocery chain made $42 billion in pro t the last quarter, with big advertising on TV, yet now their suppliers want their share. I remember a few years back when a local bread maker couldn’t put bread in one of our super stores over two cents a loaf. It’s like when a store manager I had sold potatoes to told me I could no longer a ord to sell to him, I had to pay a kickback to the wholesaler. at money was my bread and butter. I said goodbye to that.

The New Liskeard Lions have thanked Ron Bumstead for his support through the years of their float that carries Santa in the annual Christmas parade. Presenting a certificate of appreciation to Bumstead were, from the left, past Lions district governor Alf O’Reilly, secretary Bill Brookfield, and president Manju Dangalle. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

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The North needs a louder voice

Proposed changes to the federal boundaries in Ontario probably will be approved, especially those for Northern Ontario.

The changes, which are proposed to include the reduction of Northern ridings by one, are being put together by a commission which has a mandate to review population changes and ensure ridings have a relatively equal number of constituents.

As Southern Ontario continues to boom, the obvious drift into the future is that Northern Ontario will have less and less representation on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, while Southern Ontario

will have more and more.

The problem is that most people in Southern Ontario know very little if anything about Northern Ontario. Those who do readily say it is like a different country.

Yet, the voice for Northern Ontario in Ottawa seems to be being relegated to a mere whisper in the din of the needs and interests of Southern Ontario.

The vast geographic spaces that are the dwindling ridings in the North are difficult for their MPs to get to, and they are becoming even more challenging.

It is up to Parliament itself to make the decision to allow the North the exception of having enough representation in Ottawa that Northerners feel we have a voice there.

The commission is just doing what it is expected to do, based on a guideline put in place by people who clearly haven’t thought out what is in the best interests of Northern Ontario.

We are not just natural resources. We are people who have our own distinct interests and wish to have our voices heard.

Good behaviour

Drivers – of cars, trucks and transports – are often the targets of scorn and derision by other drivers who find their fellow highway travellers’ skills leave much to be desired.

I’d like to stick up for Northern drivers, albeit based on only one recent sample from someone who hasn’t been out of the Tri-Towns since last November.

I had to go to North Bay last week and on my trip down Highway 11 the road was clean and clear and traffic moved smoothly.

The next day on the way home some snow had fallen (not as voluminously as predicted) and I fell into a long line with seven vehicles in front of me and soon after about five more joined behind me.

Several snowplows were clearing the way north and I passed one going south.

The only real trouble spots were on the passing lanes that remained snow covered and slushy in parts.

What I found heartening was that nobody tried to pass when the extra lanes were available. I saw in my mirror when one half-ton truck started to overtake cars in front of him but he soon realized he wasn’t going to make up time and quickly fell back into line.

It’s sad in a way that sometimes we feel it necessary to acknowledge common sense behaviour, but we hear so many bad things about drivers it becomes important to note when they do the right thing.

HOCKEY STARS

An email came in last week from the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) that might be of interest to some young players out there.

There’s a television show called Shoresy (I’d never heard of it until this email) and they’re looking for some players.

They’re filming in Sudbury from May 3-12 and they’re looking for the following:

• players aged 18-35 with their own hockey gear

• must have A/AA/AAA or equivalent skill level minimum to be in bench and locker room scenes

• Junior A or higher to be on the ice

• be available for some shoot days between April 10-May 12

Send your information to casting director Ashley St. Jean at: Shoresy2Hockey@gmail. com.

Include your full name, age, when you’re available, a selfie and a full-body photo, info on the highest level of hockey you’ve played, your position and your COVID vaccination status which requires at least two vaccinations or be medically exempt.

Those who missed their chance to be a thespian back when the movie “Skating to New York” was filmed right here in the Tri-Towns about a decade ago can take another crack at it in May.

another hardship for businesses.

Transportation study gets moving

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Do you have suggestions to improve transportation in downtown New Liskeard and Haileybury?

Consultants drafting a transportation study for Temiskaming Shores’ downtowns want to know.

Late last year, the city hired TYLin International Canada of Vaughan to complete the study, at a cost of just under $60,000.

The goal is the development of a plan to make the areas safe and

accessible for all users, be they in vehicles, on bicycles or on foot. Parking, public transit, cycling, accessibility, accommodations for freight and goods, traffic control measures, and costs are among the areas to be addressed.

The public can provide input through an online survey, found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TemiskamingMobility or through a link on the city’s website, until March 23.

Two public meetings will also be held.

Englehart complex won’t be renamed

Darlene Wroe

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

ENGLEHART - A suggestion to rename the Englehart and Area Community Arena Complex in memory of Fred Burrows has been turned down.

Burrow’s wife Barbara attended Englehart council February 22 and commented that she and her family are not in

favour of the idea.

Saying it was an honour for her husband’s name to be suggested by Brian Jolkowski, she stated “too many people have contributed to the community complex.”

She explained that she and her two children do not think the complex should be named after one person.

“Fred has done a lot in the

community, and the surrounding community,” she said, but did not extend her family’s approval for the suggestion.

Mayor Jerry Mikovitch added, “we did a little bit of talking amongst ourselves” and noted the large amount of private money that was put into the construction of the complex.

He said the town will still consider how to honour the con-

tributions of Burrows. He noted the Englehart Minor Hockey Association recently held its first Fred Burrows Memorial Hockey Tournament.

“Fred’s legacy still lives at the arena with the tournament.”

Burrows had been an active volunteer on the sports front throughout his life.

Readying for new cenotaph in Charlton

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

CHARLTON - A new cenotaph will be erected in Charlton in the fall.

Gisele Belanger, deputy-clerk for the Municipality of Charlton and Dack, reported to council that the stone for the new cenotaph has finally arrived.

A large slab of India Black granite, quarried and cut in India, has been received by Sanderson Monuments, which is preparing the cenotaph.

It will stand about six feet and four inches tall, and will bear the names of Charlton area men who gave their lives in World

Wars I and II.

The World War I fallen include: F. Darkness, W. Dogue, W. Gray, F. Hermeston, S. McComb, A. Pardon, P. Ryan, J. Smith, S. Stark, J. Tappenden, and W. Watters.

The World War II fallen are: H. Brown, M. Cleary, M. Conway, M. Robinson, S. Taylor, T. Martin, and A.J. Coles.

Belanger explained the rock was chosen because it will maintain its deep black colour.

However, the process of shipping and receiving the slab caused a delay in the project, she said.

“We just got it into Orillia.”

The project will have a cost of $18,290.

The federal government has provided $10,000 for it through Federal Affairs.

Belanger said the former cenotaph, located beside the Charlton Heritage Centre, was decaying with holes and hollow spaces inside the rocks. She said the municipality will be working to clean up the site in readiness for the installation of the new cenotaph.

Originally the project had been slated at $15,000, with the municipality providing $2,500 in cash and $2,500 in labour, but the project’s cost has risen as time passed.

Reeve Sandra Parkins commented of the project, “It really needs to be done.”

Francophone project receives funds from FedNor

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES —

Leadership was a theme at an important FedNor funding announcement made in Temiskaming Shores last week.

The Entrepreneurial Leadership for Francophone project, which is in its second phase, received a funding boost of $185,821 from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor).

The Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières (CSCDGR) was pleased to receive the funding for Phase Two of an entrepreneurial leadership initiative delivered via the New Liskeard Adult Education Centre.

Nipissing-Timiskaming Member of Parliament Anthony Rota came to the Centre d’education des adultes in New Liskeard on February 21 to make the official funding announcement supporting small and medium sized Francophone businesses to help them scale up and create jobs in the Temiskaming region.

“Francophone communities are an integral piece of Canada’s past, our present and our future investments in Francophone businesses, and entrepreneurs help create opportunities and ensure that the economies in diverse regions like Northeastern Ontario and Timiskaming District continue to grow,” said Rota. “This funding will build on the work of the 2020 phase.”

PROGRAM BENEFITS

The Entreprenerial Leadership for Francophone project was launched in 2020 with more than 30 businesses taking part in the program within the first year.

The benefits from the program, spearheaded by project manager Jacinthe Rivard, include the development of e-commerce systems with businesses offering online sales, increased social media marketing opportunities and a range of workshops and webinars deigned at developing new skills and expanding existing knowledge.

The Phase Two funding of $185,821 will provide further training and services to Francophone entrepreneurs.

It will support youth entrepreneurship to assist in develop-

ing current and future economic leaders, connect entrepreneurs to other community programs and services, agencies, organizations and other training programs as well as providing mentorship services.

“We are grateful to be able to contribute to the economic development of businesses in the District of Temiskaming,” said Adult Education Centre coordinator

Peggy Morin.

“Thanks to FedNor’s investment and the support of the partners and organizations involved in this project, entrepreneurs will be better supported and supervised, thus enabling them to update and modernize their services and products in order to counter the commercial effects linked to the pandemic.”

The benefits of the FedNor

funding will include the creation of 12 jobs with two new businesses created. It will allow 14 partnerships to be created while providing a minimum of 15 workshops, webinars and information sessions involving over 200 participants. The adoption of new technologies and strategies to increase sales, productivity and business capacity will be realized.

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At the FedNor announcement for Phase Two funding of the Entrepreneurial Leadership for Francohones project in New Liskeard on February 21 were, from the left, business owner Angie Manners, the coordinator of the Adult Education Centre Peggy Morin, CSCDGR communication director René Gaudreault, project manager Jacinthe Rivard and MP Anthony Rota. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)

One Light hosting Mega weekend

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES —

The multicultural group One Light in Temiskaming Shores has been shining its light with a robust activity agenda.

As part of a March Mega Weekend celebration, One Light is offering two events on March 11 and 12.

It is partnering with ACFO Temiskaming to co-host sleigh rides at Promenade CAJO

Sleigh Rides on Saturday, March 11, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. located at 785133 Ayshire Road, New Liskeard.

Hot chocolate, toffee on the snow, tubing and a bonfire are the activities offered as well as the popular horse drawn sleigh rides for people of all ages.

Transportation is available but you must pre-register for the Sleigh Ride by March 9 since there are only 60 spots available.

The cost to take part in the sleigh ride event is $5 per person.

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To book your spot call 705647-6105 or email info@actotem.org.

Another exciting event on the One Light agenda is happening on Sunday, March 12, at the Haileybury Beach Marina called Wholly Day, a Festival of Colours celebration to honour spring, also known as Holi in Hinduism.

For more information on One Light in Temiskaming Shores activities go to www.facebook. com/onelight.temiskaming or email onelight.temiskaming@ gmail.com or email Bining.onelight@gmail.com

NUTSHELL

On February 20 One Light hosted an event called “In a Nutshell” at Riverside Place in New Liskeard with almost 50 people in attendance.

The title was derived from

various residents of Temiskaming Shores who metaphorically describe life in the region in a nutshell, thus empowering residents of the community to socially engage with people of diverse backgrounds.

“This event was memorable because it was the first multicultural potluck in our district, with contributions representing all ethnicities,” said One Light spokesperson Ramndeep (Rammy) Kaur Bining in an email interview.

“We hope to develop a sense of belonging amongst our residents through a cultural-sensitivity lens and multicultural events so we can feel proud when attendees express that our non-profit initiatives are starting to feel like a second home.”

There was dancing, socializing and food offered, along with a photomontage of various families from the region put together by Helen Culhane.

She thanked the City of Temiskaming Shores and the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce for supporting One Light’s efforts along with Open Studio Libre and the L’Association canadienne–francaise de l’Ontario (ACFO) Témiskaming.

Animal sanctuary hosting spaghetti dinner fundraiser

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — Who doesn’t love a delicious spaghetti dinner where you aren’t obligated to cook or clean up afterwards?

The Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary, located in Temiskaming Shores, is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser and silent auction on Friday, March 10, at Riverside Place in New Liskeard from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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The animal sanctuary is moving to a new location and they are in need of funding to not only make the move, but to house, feed and administer care to the many animals in their charge. They are completely run by volunteers who work tirelessly to improve the life of animals. They put cats and dogs in area homes on a regular basis.

They have teamed up with Northern Star and part of the proceeds from the dinner and silent auction will be directed to Northern Star.

Northern Star, located on Riverside Drive in New Liskeard, is a drop-in center offering self-help groups dealing with issues like emotions, coping skills, assertiveness training and life skills.

Tickets for adults are $15 and children under 12 pay $7.50. The menu for the dinner includes spaghetti, sauces, a roll, side salad and dessert.

If you can’t make it down to Riverside Place you can still enjoy a dinner as they are offering a takeout option.

If anyone wishes to donate for the dinner they can e-transfer funds to Ashley Blais at teblaisash@gmail.com.

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

July opening forecast for splash pad

TEMISKAMING SHORES –

The long-awaited splash pad on the New Liskeard waterfront is expected to be spraying, spritzing and dousing youngsters this summer.

Temiskaming Shores council has approved an agreement with Diamond Head Sprinklers to complete the project at a cost of $225,000.

Recreation director Matt Bahm told council last week that the proposal from the company, which is headquartered in Tiny (near Midland) will meet the timelines set by funders.

It’ll also enable the new recreational facility to open as soon as possible, he said.

But the cost of the water park is rising again.

It’s now budgeted at $722,000. That’s up from $663,000 forecast last year and the $550,000 projected in 2021.

Last week, Mayor Jeff Laferriere said the project has been hit by “kind of the perfect storm,” with pandemic-related

delays and cost increases and challenges with the original equipment supplier.

In an interview after the meeting, he said the municipality now knows what the cost will be.

“It is a little bit more expensive than what the original project was, but the reality is everything has been purchased, and we need to move forward, get the splash pad installed, and put an end to this project.”

Laferriere noted that people have donated to the splash park and want to see it operational.

“It is nice to be in a position where we’re going to be able to say thank you to all those folks that have been waiting so long for the water park to be installed and up and running.

“And for all of those folks that did all of the fundraising to bring this important project forward, I just want to say thank you for your patience.”

To date, about $487,000, or two-thirds of the project’s latest budget, has been spent.

In addition to the water park

features, work completed so far includes the removal and replacement of soils at the site, the extension of water and sewer services, and the purchase and installation of a lift station for treatment of discharged water.

The city’s funding of the project now stands at about $260,720.

HISTORY

The park was proposed to the city in 2017 by the Temiskaming Shores and Area Rotary Club. At that time, the club pledged to raise $100,000 over ten years, with the city matching the sum.

The balance was to come from fundraising. Contributions big and small have been made by individuals, businesses and service clubs.

Several large donations have come in, including $55,000 from the Frog’s Breath Foundation and $50,000 from the One Foot Forward Gordon and Greyson Zubyck Foundation.

About three years ago, the Ontario Trillium Foundation pledged $150,000.

In light of the pandemic, the city received extensions on the grant. But it was informed late last year that the park must be substantially completed by July 28 or the grant would have to be returned.

Under the latest plan, construction is to be completed by June 23, with the facility to open in early July.

The 2,600-square-foot park will be built north of the Spurline concession building.

It’ll offer some two dozen water play features. It’ll have zones for children of different ages, and the park will also be able to accommodate children with disabilities.

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City Bulletin

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2023 Park Concession Operations - Request for Proposals

RS-RFP-003-2023

The City of Temiskaming Shores is accepting submissions for RS-RFP-003-2023 - Park Concession Operations. The purpose of this request-for-proposals is to receive submissions from interested individuals and businesses for the operation of outdoor concessions located at the Haileybury Beach and the Dymond Sports Park for summer 2023. Proposals are being accepted until March 23, 2023. Full RFP details, including how to submit a proposal, are available on the City's website.

Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment

Notice of Complete Applications And Notice of Statutory Public Hearing Committee of Adjustment

Under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P.13

The City of Temiskaming Shores is proposing to adopt an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment in accordance with Sections 22 and 34 of the Planning Act: Official Plan Amendment File #: OPA-2023-00

Zoning By-law Amendment File #: ZBA-2023-00

Applicant: Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores Lands Affected: The proposed amendments are administrative and apply to all land within the City of Temiskaming Shores.

A public meeting will be held to consider the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications:

Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers at City Hall, 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury

Please contact the undersigned for alternative participation options

The purpose of the proposed amendments is to make administrative changes to the City of Temiskaming Shores Official Plan and the City of Temiskaming Shores Zoning By-law to implement recent changes to the Ontario Planning Act through Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, and Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. The proposed amendments include portions of the Official Plan dealing with housing and community development, site plan approvals, complete planning applications, and preconsultation for planning applications. The proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law include administrative wording updates to reflect the applicable legislation, and changes to reflect permissions granted through Bill 23 specific to additional dwelling units, including the allowance of up to three dwelling units on a parcel of urban residential land with up to one dwelling unit being permitted in a detached accessory building. Changes are also proposed to clarify provisions for additional dwelling units on Rural (RU) and Prime Agriculture (A1) Zoned properties.

For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the undersigned.

Dated this 1st day of March, 2023.

Jennifer Pye, MCIP, RPP; Planner; City of Temiskaming Shores; 325 Farr Drive, PO Box 2050; Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0; Tel: 705-672-3363 ext. 4105; jpye@temiskamingshores.ca

AVIS DE DÉBUT D’UNE ÉTUDE

ÉTUDE SUR LE TRANSPORT DANS LA VILLE DE TEMISKAMING SHORES

L’ÉTUDE

La ville de Temiskaming Shores propose une étude sur les transports pour enquêter sur les problèmes actuels liés au réseau de transport dans la ville; en particulier deux de ses noyaux du centre-ville. L’étude sur les transports résultera dans un plan directeur de la ville pour la planification et l’orientation stratégiques des transports pour l’avenir. L’étude sur les transports établira un système de transport pour mieux desservir les résidents, les employeurs, les employés et les visiteurs tout en tenant compte de tous les modes de transport (p. ex. transport en commun, déplacements domicile-travail, véhicules utilitaires et transport actif). Cette étude offre une occasion unique de créer un véritable sentiment d’appartenance, une communauté où les gens choisissent de se rencontrer, de dîner et de rester un moment au lieu de traverser en voiture; une ville où l’on peut se déplacer agréablement et en toute sécurité à pied ou à deux roues.

LE PROCESSUS

L’étude évaluera les opérations de transport à l’échelle de la ville pour développer des solutions de réseau en mettant l’accent sur les centres-villes pour tous les modes de mobilité, notamment:

• Micro-Mobilité

• Transit

• Voiture

• Mobilité intelligente et émergente

• Transport de fret et de marchandises

• Stationnement au centre-ville

Parallèlement aux solutions de réseau, l’étude développera également des politiques de soutien qui aideront la ville à guider le développement et les opérations futurs afin d’appuyer les changements prévus, les nouvelles liaisons de mobilité durable et le maintien des rues sûres pour tous les usagers de la route, comme les routes Classification et sections transversales, politique Vision Zéro (apaisement de la circulation), politique de mise en œuvre des intersections, politiques de gestion de la demande de transport, etc.

NOUS VOULONS VOTRE AVIS:

Mitch McCrank, CET

Gestionnaire des Services de Transport

Temiskaming Transit Update – February 27, 2023

Temiskaming Transit and Voyago has increased operational hours and introduced a second bus on weekday mornings effective Monday, February 27, 2023. The increased hours will capture the additional ridership in the morning. This second morning bus will run from 7 am to 10 am starting in Cobalt and finishing at the Hospital.

Please see the Route Map and Grid Schedule posted on the City’s Website. You will notice there are times when the buses are not running every hour, such as in the middle of the day and late at night. The Transit Committee is committed to being responsive yet fiscally responsible during the start of this new arrangement. Keep in mind the Routes and Stops remain unchanged. Please plan according to the grid schedule. Transit will continue this way until further notice and hours may be added as we get back up to speed.

The Committee thanks everyone for their patience and for planning their transportation according to the available times.

AGE FRIENDLY/GET ACTIVE PROGRAMS.

For more information contact Lynn Julien at 705-647-5709 or ljulien@temiskamingshores.ca

Registration required for Women’s exercise class and line dancing class.

Monday – Aquafitness: 9:00am – March 6th, 20th and 27th, Seniors drop-in rate of $6.75, Pool and Fitness Centre

Adult Swim: 12:00pm – March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th Senior drop-in rate of $4.25, Pool and Fitness Centre

Cross-Country Skiing: 1:30pm – March 13th and 27th Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club, Coleman Township (free and includes equipment rental)

Tuesday – Women’s Exerc. Group: 9:00am – March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th Shelley Herbert-Shea

Memorial Arena

Beginner Line Dancing: 10:00am – March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th Lawrence “Bun”

Eckensviller Community Hall

Public Skating: 12:00pm – March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena

Wednesday – Aquafitness: 9:00am – March 1st, 8th and 22nd Seniors drop-in rate of $6.75, Pool and Fitness Centre

Adult Swim: 12:00pm – March 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd Senior drop-in rate of $4.25, Pool and Fitness Centre

Public Skating: 12:30pm – March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena

Thursday – Women’s Exerc. Group: 9:00am – March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th Shelley HerbertShea Memorial Arena

Indoor Walking: 9:00am – March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th Northern College Gymnasium, Haileybury

Intermediate Line Dancing: 11:00am – March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th Shelley Herbert Shea Memorial Arena

Snowshoeing: 1:15pm – March 9th Lundy Township, meet at Hudson Hall parking lot 1:30pm – March 23rd, Barr Drive, New Liskeard

Friday – Pickleball: 9:00am – March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st Lawrence “Bun” Eckensviller

Community Hall

Adult Swim: 12:00pm – March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st Senior drop-in rate of $4.25, Pool and Fitness Centre

Bowling: 1:30pm – March 10th and 24th, $3 Tri-Town Bowling Lanes, Haileybury

NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT CITY OF TEMISKAMING SHORES TRANSPORTATION STUDY

THE STUDY

The City of Temiskaming Shores is initiating a Transportation Study to investigate the current transportation network related problems within the City; particularly two of its downtown cores. The Transportation Study will be the City’s blueprint for strategic transportation planning and direction for the future. The Transportation Study will establish a transportation system to better serve residents, employers, employees, and visitors while accommodating all modes of transportation (e.g., public transit, commuter travel, commercial vehicles, and active transportation). There is a unique opportunity through this study to create a real sense of place, a community where people choose to meet, dine, and stay for a while instead of driving through; a city where people can safely and pleasantly travel with two feet or two wheels.

THE PROCESS

The study will evaluate City-wide transport operations to develop network solutions with focus on the Downtown Cores for all modes of mobility including:

• Active & Micro-Mobility

• Transit

• Automobile

• Smart & Emerging Mobility

• Freight & Goods Movement

• Downtown Parking

In tandem with network solutions, the Study will also develop supporting policies that will aid the City in guiding future development and operations in a manner that supports planned mode share changes, new sustainable mobility links, and maintains safe streets for all road users such as Road Classification & Cross-Sections, Vision Zero Policy (Traffic Calming), Intersection Implementation Policy, Transportation Demand Management Policies, etc.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

Un élément-clé de l’étude sera la consultation des intervenants, des organismes de réglementation et du grand public. Toute personne intéressée par cette étude a la possibilité de s’impliquer et de fournir des commentaires. Deux (2) réunions publiques ont été prévues pendant l’étude pour informer les parties prenantes du processus, présenter les résultats et recevoir les commentaires du public et des parties prenantes. Un avis contenant l’heure et le lieu des réunions publiques sera publié dans les journaux locaux et affiché sur le site Web de l’étude à www.temiskamingshores.ca/en/resident/ downtown-cores-mobility-study.aspx. À l›heure actuelle, l›équipe d›étude sollicite vos commentaires concernant les conditions existantes et les infrastructures connexes dans la zone d›étude par le biais d›un sondage en ligne sur https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ TemiskamingMobilityFR ou vous pouvez scanner le code QR. Pour plus d’informations, pour soumettre un commentaire, une question ou pour être ajouté à la liste de diffusion du projet, veuillez contacter : Mitch McCrank, CET Manager of Transportation Services City of Temiskaming Shores 325 Farr Drive

Ville de Temiskaming Shores 325 Farr Drive

Temiskaming Shores, ON P0J 1K0

Téléphone: 705.672.3363 ext. 4113

Courriel: mmccrank@temiskamingshores.ca

Amar Lad Consultant Chef de Projet TYLin International Canada Inc. 8800 Dufferin Street Suite 200 Vaughan, ON L4K 0C5, Canada

Téléphone: 905.738.5700 Courriel: amar.lad@tylin.com

Les renseignements seront recueillis conformément à la Loi sur l’accès à l’information et la protection de la vie privée et à la Loi sur les évaluations environnementales de l’Ontario. À l’exception des renseignements personnels, tous les commentaires feront partie du dossier public et seront communiqués, sur demande, à toute personne. Avis émis pour la première fois en février 23 2023

A key component of the study will be consultation with stakeholders, regulatory agencies and the general public. Anyone with an interest in this study has the opportunity to get involved and provide input. Two (2) Public Meetings have been planned during the study to inform the process to the stakeholders, present findings and receive public and stakeholder input. A notice containing the time and location of the Public Meetings shall be published in local newspapers and posted on the study website at www.temiskamingshores.ca/en/resident/downtown-cores-mobility-study.aspx.

At this time, the study team is requesting your comments regarding the existing conditions and related infrastructure in the study area through an online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TemiskamingMobility or you may scan the QR code.

For more information, to submit a comment, question, or to be added to the project mailing list, please contact:

mmccrank@temiskamingshores.ca

issued February 23, 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.

– City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

Tuesday, March 21, 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 Period Procedure

Question and Answer Periods during regular Council meetings are 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 to Council at a Regular Council Meeting, may submit in writing or via email to questions@temiskamingshores. ca. The questions received will be read aloud and responded to during the Question and Answer Periods.

Emailed questions will be received until the second Question and Answer Period.

Questions received after this time, will not be read aloud at the Meeting. Note: 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

TEMISKAMING SHORES PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Hours:

Mondays: 10-4

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 10-8

Fridays and Saturdays: 10-4

Northern College Satellite Service Hours

Monday through Thursday: 8-8 Fridays: 8-4

Saturdays and Sundays: 10-3

Family Story Time

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library is introducing a new Storytime into the mix. Preschool Storytime has been a part of our library for decades but we don’t want the bigger kids to feel left out any longer. We are pleased to introduce our Family Story Time, a drop-in program for parents and their children! The next programs will be held in the Library’s programming room on: Saturday, March 11, from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Saturday, March 25, from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

There is no need to pre-register for this FREE drop-in program.

Service Canada and Canada Revenue Agency Senior’s Information Session

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library is hosting a free, joint Service Canada and Canada Revenue Agency Senior’s Information Session in the Programming Room of the Library on Tuesday, March 21, starting at 10:00 a.m. Representatives from Service Canada will be presenting information on the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Benefits, and Canada Revenue Agency will be on site to answer tax questions and help seniors update their addresses and obtain tax slips if needed. The session will be followed by a clinic where attendees can ask specific questions about their pensions and taxes. Drop in and join us for this FREE event!

March Break Events

March Break Scavenger Hunt at the Library

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library will be holding a St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt for children up to 10 years old from March 15 until March 17 during opening hours. There are prizes to be won for those who finish the Hunt successfully!

St. Patrick’s Day Craft

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library will be presenting a St. Patrick’s Day themed craft session on Wednesday, March 15 in the library’s Programming Room. This event will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and is geared towards children aged 4 to 12 (but we are flexible). To register for this program please call 705-647-4215 or email us at info@temisklibrary.com. Following this FREE fun craft your little ones might want to try our St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt!

Lego Challenge

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library is very excited to be offering our second LEGO Challenge on Wednesday, March 15 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Children bring their own LEGO bricks and pick a number from a staff member or volunteer at the program. Each number has a LEGO structure of some sort assigned to it. Once the child has accomplished that assignment they can choose another. They also might like to participate in our St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt once the LEGO Challenge is done! To register for this FREE program or for more info please call 705-647-4215 or email info@temisklibrary.com .

Mango Languages Demonstration Days

Temiskaming Shores Public Library is hosting a demonstration of the online resource Mango Languages offered on the website. Attendees will learn how to navigate the resource and become familiar with the various options and menus. This is a FREE event taking place in the Library’s programming room on: Thursday, March 16 at 10:30am - 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18 at 10:30am - 11:30 a.m.

Patrons are recommended to bring their own device and library card so they can practice along with the session. Pre-register at the library by calling 705647-4215 or emailing us at info@temisklibrary.com . We recommend only preregistering for a single session as both days will cover the same information. From Soup to Tomatoes: An Exercise Program

Are you an older Adult? Are you hoping you can keep your strength and stay independent? Do you struggle with mobility, standing and regular exercise? Join others to socialize and participate in a FREE chair-based exercise program for seniors. The class is led by Eleanor Katona, a local volunteer, and will begin on Thursday, March 23 at the Temiskaming Shores Public Library in the Programming Room, at 11:15 a.m. For more information, contact Eleanor Katona at 705-647-8002.

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.

RECREATION UPDATE

Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre

NOTICE

In accordance to the City’s Public Notice By-law 2004-022, notice is hereby given that Council, at its March 7th, 2023 Regular Meeting, will consider First and Second Reading of By-law No.2023-022 being a by-law to repeal and replace Municipal Procedural By-law No. 2008-160 as amended, and that Council will consider Final Reading of the said bylaw at the March 21st, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council.

For further information please contact Kelly Conlin, Clerk at 672-3363 ext. 4120

Arena/Parks Attendant

Competition No. 2023-008 (6 month position)

The City of Temiskaming Shores is currently seeking a Temporary Arena/Parks Attendant within the Recreation Department. The Arena Parks Attendant is part of a team responsible for the operation and maintenance of municipal recreation facilities and parks. Duties will also include minor construction, grounds keeping and ice maintenance.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and education:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent;

• Experience in grounds keeping and minor construction;

• Ability to meet the needs of customers, communicate effectively with facility users and maintain accurate records;

• Basic Refrigeration knowledge considered an asset.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes quoting Job Competition No. 2023-008 no later than March 3rd, 2023 by regular mail or email to: Shelly Zubyck: Director of Corporate Services: P.O. Box 2050: Haileybury, Ontario P0J IK0 szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca

The City of Temiskaming Shores appreciates the interest of all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. 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.

The City of Temiskaming Shores is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Temporary Equipment Operator Competition No. 2023-004

The City of Temiskaming Shores is currently seeking a Temporary Equipment Operator within the Public Works Department. The Temporary Equipment Operator is part of a team responsible for the operation of heavy equipment, as well as, for the maintenance and repairs of City roadways, and general labour duties.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and education:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent;

• Valid Province of Ontario Class DZ license;

• Related experience; and

• Ability to understand and comply with written and oral instructions including Health and Safety Regulations. Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes quoting Job Competition No. 2023-004 no later than March 3, 2023 by regular mail or email to: Shelly Zubyck; Director of Corporate Services; P.O. Box 2050; Haileybury, Ontario P0J IK0 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.

- Pool schedule is available on our website: www.temiskamingshores.ca/poolschedule/

- Evening and Public Swims available throughout the winter.

- The slide is OPEN Parks, Trails, and Greenspaces

- All outdoor facilities are CLOSED for the season

- Trails and parks are not maintained by City staff throughout the winter. Outdoor Rinks

- Shaver Park Outdoor Rink (80 Queen St, North Cobalt) is OPEN for the season

- Dymond Outdoor Rink (400 Laurette St, Dymond) is OPEN for the season

- Outdoor Rinks are open until 9:30pm each evening

- Warm-up shacks open: 3pm to 8pm, Fridays to Sundays

Arenas Please note: As work continues on the new vestibule at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena, please enter the facility through the side entrance as indicated. Signage is in place.

PUBLIC SKATING

Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena

• Sundays 6:30pm to 7:30pm

• Wednesdays 12:30pm to 1:30pm

• Fridays 12:30pm to 1:30pm

• Fridays 5pm to 5:50pm

Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena

• Tuesdays 12pm to 1pm

• Saturdays 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Pickleball Interested in playing pickleball this winter? The Temiskaming Shores Pickleball Club will be hosting clinics for new pickleball players. Please post a note on their Facebook page and they will advise you when the next clinic will be held. Contact Russ Tench for more details: rtench1@gmail. com / 705-648-3280

Clear masks improving communication at BRH

ENGLEHART

(Special) –

Hearing impaired patients will be better able to communicate with clinicians at Blanche River Health, thanks to a donation of 1,500 clear masks.

“The Timiskaming Hearing Clinic recently received an anonymous donation of clear masks, and we are delighted they have paid it forward by sharing them with Blanche River Health so our hearing-impaired patients can benefit from improved communication,” said Joan Brazeau, interim CEO of Blanche River Health (BRH), which oversees the Englehart and Kirkland Lake hospitals.

“We extend a huge thank you to both the anonymous donor and the Timiskaming Hearing Clinic,” said Brazeau in a media release.

BRH cited a study published in the Journal of American Medical Association Surgery that pointed to the effectiveness of clear masks in improving communication between patients and clinicians.

According to the study, 95 per cent of patients whose surgeon wore a clear mask said the doctor was easy to understand, compared to 78 per cent of patients whose surgeon used a standard mask.

The study also found that 100 per cent of patients whose surgeon wore a clear mask had a positive impression. In contrast, 72 per cent of patients with a standard mask-wearing surgeon responded positively.

Clear masks make sense for patients with a hearing impairment, because they reveal facial expressions and enable lip reading, said Leanne Nielson, clinical audiologist with the Ti-

miskaming Hearing Clinic.

“Many hearing-impaired people rely on seeing faces to effectively understand what others are saying, so the prevalence of masks during the pandemic has made effective communication more challenging

for them,” said Nielson.

“Masks continue to be worn routinely in hospitals, so it made sense to share the clear masks we received with Blanche River Health, in an effort to foster enhanced communication in the community.”

Agri-food projects get Heritage Fund support

SUDBURY (Staff) – Two projects based in Temiskaming are among recent recipients of Northern Ontario Heritage Fund support for the agri-food sector.

Lely Center Temiskaming in Earlton, which sells robotic farming equipment, was awarded $30,130 for the construction of its own facility and workshop for parts and repairs.

Heritage Fund support for private sector organizations comes in a combination of loans and conditional contributions, commonly known as grants, said Anita Tamrazi, corporate communications officer with the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, in an email.

The Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance, which is headquartered in Temiskaming Shores, was granted $15,000 to stage the recent Northern Ontario Ag Conference in Sudbury.

The funding was announced as the conference, which returned to an in-person format after two years of online presentations, began February 15.

“Northern Ontario’s economy has benefited from mining and forestry and we are proactively seeking out opportunities to bring agriculture back as an economic driver as well,” said Lisa Thompson, minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs, in a news release.

“Strategic investments such as these will help the agri-food sector strengthen its roots in the North. This is just one of many actions our government has taken to expand our sector’s opportunities to grow, innovate and find new markets.”

More than $1.8 million was announced at the time for ten projects related to agriculture and food production across the North.

Stretching and a calm mind are good for skiers. Nadine Metson-Weston of Living Life with Ike yoga instructor led a group of participants in a snow yoga event at the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village as part of the Whiskeyjack Takeover Event on February 9. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)

BRH ward clerk Fi Denton, at left, and registered practical nurse Kelsey Porritt show off the clear masks that are helping to improve communication with patients. (Supplied Photo)

DTSSAB sponsoring six early child care students

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

DISTRICT - DTSSAB, Northern College, and College Boréal are partnering in the creation of a local Compressed Early Childhood Educator Program.

The program will make it possible for six individuals in the district, currently working in the child care field, to continue their education to become a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in the span of 16 months, as opposed to two years.

“Ontario is experiencing a critical shortage of Early Years and child care professionals,” the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) stated in a press release.

The provincial and federal governments have announced a $13.2 billion agreement to lower childcare fees to $10 a day by fall 2025, DTSSAB stated.

“To meet demand, Ontario plans to create 86,000 new licensed child care spaces. The District Services Board funded ECE Program Project has been designed to support recruitment and retention strategies across the North to meet this objective.

“DTSSAB will be sponsoring six students, employed across the district at Englehart and Area Child Care and Keepers of the Circle, to complete the program.”

The program’s hybrid format will allow the students to continue to support their respective child care centres during high demand periods, such as before and after school. The compressed program has four semesters, beginning January 9 and culminating in Winter 2024, ending with Early Childhood Educator field work placement.

“Tuition and fees, including books, will be fully funded by the DTSSAB for registered students. The students will also receive their current hourly wage for work hours and school hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

“This innovative partnership provides the opportunity to increase the capacity for child care in the Timiskaming district.

“The flexibility of delivery, made possible through Northern College and College Boréal, creates a feasible option for individuals who wish to continue their education but also wanted to keep supporting their day care centres,” DTSSAB notes.

“This program provides a great opportunity for child care staff, which is a win-win for both the participant and their child care centres in our district,” said DTSSAB children’s services manager Lyne Labelle.

John (Jack) Barney

The children of John (Jack) Barney announce his passing on February 17, 2023, peacefully at Timmins and District Hospital.

John has completed his earth journey and will be reunited with his wife Lora; his parents Ed and Sylvia; his four brothers Arnold, Gordon, Harvey and Clifford; his sisters-in-law Joan and Carol; his brother-inlaw Danny McKenzie; brotherin-law Norman McKenzie and Norman’s wife Audrey; as well as numerous friends.

He is survived by his sister-in-law Barbara (wife of Arnold); sister-in-law Muriel (wife of Clifford); brother Vernon (late wife Carol); sister-inlaw Eileen (wife of Gordon); his sister Ruby and husband Harry; brother Elmer and wife Mary; brother-in-law Jim McKenzie; brother-in-law Tony McKenzie and wife Marg; his brother-inlaw Richard and wife Juanita.

His six children – Barbara, Carolyn (husband Harry Parfitt), Sandra (deceased husband Douglas Cameron), Norma (husband Giulio Tomei), Kim (deceased wife Suzanne) and Mark, daughter-in-law Gidget – and his 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews will miss having him tell them stories of the family and places he lived and his work history.

He loved to entertain and had a great memory. He could tell stories and jokes for hours and even though a lot of them weren’t that funny everyone would end up laughing because he always laughed when he told jokes.

Although John left school when he was 14, he took many classes and courses over the years and got his high school equivalency in 1968.

In 1974 he was licensed as a millwright and worked as such for Noranda Mines until his retirement, but he was actually a “Jack of all trades.”

John and Lora raised five of their six children in Dobie before moving to Ignace in 1972 where their youngest Mark lived and grew up. They lived there until Lora’s death in 2012.

Thank you so much to doctors Champion, Quirion, and Armstrongs as well as the amazing nurses and PSWs who made his last few days as comfortable as possible – job well done.

When the bell rings at four o’clock it’s happy hour, so raise your glass and remember Jack.

Donations to the Timmins and District Hospital will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, May 27, starting at 3 p.m. at the Englehart Legion.

Arrangements entrusted to Stinson Funeral Home, 100 Bruce Avenue, South Porcupine, ON, P0N1H0, 705-2352900, www.stinsonfuneralhome.net.

Veronica LeBlanc

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Veronica LeBlanc on February 25, 2023.

Veronica was born in Matachewan to James and Lucy Gabbani. Veronica spent all of her life in Cobalt.

She is survived by her loving husband Robert and her children Greg (Andrea Givens) and Kim (Jody Joyal). She was an extremely proud Nana to Drew (Kaleisha Gignac), Anna, Elle and Reese. Step Nana to Mason, Brady and Makinna Givens. She will be missed by her brother Vince Gabbani (Aline), brother-in-law and sister-in-law Lawrence and Lise Audette, brother-in-law Pierre Lapierre, and her nieces and nephews.

Veronica was the heart and soul of her family. She was happiest spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She loved her family fiercely and always thought of others before herself.

Veronica left her family with many wonderful memories that will be cherished forever. Any time spent with her was a pleasure.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and Dr. Besner for taking such great care of her while at the Temiskaming Hospital.

In keeping with Veronica’s wishes, cremation will take place at Lakeview Crematorium, Haileybury, and a private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Buffam Leveille Funeral Home, Haileybury location, 705-6723122.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences accepted at www.buffamleveille.com.

Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean we’ll miss you until we meet again.

Rolande Theriault

Peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Care Centre on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, Rolande Theriault (nee Riopel) of Temagami passed away at the age of 93.

Loving wife of the late Camille Theriault.

Beloved mother of Gloria (Isadore) Laba, Lorraine Jackson (Dennis Sundborg), Janet (Remi) Renaud, Pat Theriault (Pierre Roy), Henry Theriault (Wendy Vivian) and Raymond (Janet) Theriault.

Survived by 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place at Lakeview Crematorium, Haileybury. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Temagami, in the spring.

Arrangements entrusted to Buffam Leveille Funeral Home, Haileybury location, 705-6723122.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.

Online condolences accepted at www.buffamleveille.com.

Sheila Fleming

Peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Extendicare Kirkland Lake, Sheila Fleming of New Liskeard passed away at the age of 84.

Dear mother of the late Christine Pacaud and the late Bobby Pacaud. Forever remembered by many extended family members and friends.

Cremation has taken place at Lakeview Crematorium, Haileybury. Arrangements entrusted to Buffam Leveille Funeral Home, New Liskeard location, 705-647-4440.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Community Cancer Care.

Online condolences accepted at www.buffamleveille.com.

WARM INSIDE

This photo and following information rst appeared on the front page of the January 21, 2004, issue of The Temiskaming Speaker:

“Teacher Pat Ahola reads to a class of primary students at New Liskeard Public School on what turned out to be the nal day of chillinduced bus cancellations.”

(Speaker archive photo)

ACROSS THE YEARS

100 years ago

his work is carried on from coast to coast.

Taken from The New Liskeard Speaker and Temiskaming News-Letter dated March 1, 1923.

SINGLE TAX IN TORONTO

Whether or not Mr. A.W. Roebuck, President of the Single Tax Association, succeeds in getting Toronto to adopt this new system of taxation, he is giving Toronto a scare all right.

A few months ago a petition signed by ten thousand persons was presented to the council asking for a vote on the question, but the petition was thrown out on a technicality. It is expected that this work will be done over again, and a second petition will be presented in time for a vote at the next civic elections.

GOOD ROADS BOOSTED

Businessmen from Cobalt, Haileybury and New Liskeard gathered in the Union Church at Haileybury on Monday evening to hear Dr. Doolittle and other speakers, discuss good roads. Dr. Doolittle is the President of the Canadian Automobile Association, and is an enthusiast so far as good roads are concerned, and

Taken from The Temiskaming Speaker dated March 4, 1948.

LADIES’ CHOIR LEAVES FRIDAY FOR CONTEST New Liskeard Philharmonic Vocalists will compete in Festival of Music at Toronto

A special car has been chartered to take the members of the New Liskeard Ladies’ Philharmonic Choir to Toronto Friday night to compete in the fth annual Kiwanis Festival of Music in that city. Altogether 53 members of the choir will be competing in eight events and the director, Mrs. Ruby Dunn Wathen, said this week that she had every expectation that they would give a good account of themselves.

“One girl has a sore throat now,” said Mrs. Wathen,” but I hope that she will be in condition to sing by the week-end.”

Mrs. Wathen and eight of the girls who are scheduled to appear in the earlier events on the program left for Toronto last night. The others will be boarding the train here tomorrow night.

The choir has accepted invitations to sing on Sun-

Taken from The Temiskaming Speaker dated March 4, 1998.

MILD WEATHER AND LACK OF SNOW CLOSES SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

If you don’t ski or snowmobile, you’ve probably thought this has been a great winter.

But for snowmobilers in particular, it hasn’t been a banner season. The mild temperatures and lack of snow have led to the closing of local trails about a month earlier than usual.

The Tri-Town Sno Travellers and Earlton Club Echo have decided to close their snowmobile trails e ective immediately. The trail system covers an area from south of Latchford clear through to Englehart.

This winter ranks as one of the strangest in recent memory, said Sno Travellers president Mike Farr.

“It’s right up there with one of the worst.”

Records from Environment Canada

The chair was taken by Mr. McAuley, ex-Mayor of Haileybury, who called on Messrs.’. Ralph Taylor, Mayor McKnight and W.A. Gordon, representing the sister towns. These gentlemen each emphasized the fact that Temiskaming desired, above all things, the opening up of the road between the mining and agricultural wealth of Temiskaming with the highway at present running some thirty miles north of North Bay. For the past twenty- ve and more years, there has been considerable discussion regarding the opening of this road. During the past ten years the demand has been stronger. Mr. Gordon said he had attended at least four real On-to-North Bay road discussions. The local speaker s expressed the belief that Old Ontario, in whose hands the question largely rested, owing to the legislative representation centred in Toronto, had very much to gain by the building of this roadway.

DEATH OF MRS. WALTON

Sunday morning, February 25th, after an illness ex-

75 years ago

day in two of the large Toronto churches. FASHION SHOW CANCELLED

It was learned yesterday afternoon after the Cobalt Concentrates section of this paper had gone to press that the Fashion Show planned by the Silver Leaf Young Adults Group of the cobalt United Church, for March 10, had been postponed inde nitely. The sponsoring organization requests that the advertisements of the Fashion Show which appear in the second section of this paper be ignored.

NEW SCHOOL AT NORTH COBALT TO TAKE IN DISTRICT PUPILS

Few Pupils In Two Lorraine Schools Will Be Transported By Bus To North Cobalt According To Plans

When a new public school is erected in the township of Bucke to replace the one destroyed by re earlier in the winter, provision will be made for the inclusion of two district schools, if present plans are carried out. The schools in question are located in Lorrain and South Lorrain townships and the pupils

25 years ago

show that only 15 centimetres of snow fell in our area in the month of February. This is uncharacteristically low, but does not approach the record for the month set in 1940 at nine centimetres. The average temperature for February was also unusual, coming in at a balmy minus 7.8 degrees Celsius, close to the 1984 record of minus 7.3 degrees.

CONCERNS EXIST, MORE PROTECTION PLANNED IN TEMAGAMI MANAGEMENT UNIT

After years of waiting, the people of the south half of Temiskaming and the north part of Nipissing district have received an approved Temagami Land Use Plan, developed out of the Comprehensive Planning process.

But no sooner has that been received than concern has been raised that he Lands for Life land-use planning process also initiated by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), may override some aspects of the existing

tending from Saturday, Feb. 17th, there passed away, Mary Sophia, beloved wife of Mr. W.C. Walton, Farah Ave. Death was due to double pneumonia. Deceased was in her sixty- rst year.

The family came to New Liskeard in 1902, over twenty years ago. After staying a couple of years they moved to Charlton, where the home was made until about seven years ago, when Mr. and Mrs. Walton Senr., removed to New Liskeard, where other members of the family had already taken up residence.

NOTICE

All persons owing accounts which which (sic) are now overdue to the undersigned are respectfully asked to call and arrange same on or before March 15th. On any case where it is impossible to pay the full amount, at least part must be paid, and satisfactory arrangements made for the balance before above date.

On all past due accounts not arranged by March 15th, further action may be expected.

will be transported to North Cobalt by bus under the new scheme.

All Bucke township schools were brought under one central school area a few years ago and the outlying ones were closed.

DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES PLANE CRASH Board Of Enquiry Probes Haileybury Accident Which Too Life Of Passenger

Last Wednesday afternoon closely following the fatal plane crash hear that morning, a board of enquiry under authority of the Department of Transport opened its sessions, which were continued throughout Thursday and on Friday morning.

In the crash Moise Charron, 23, of Notre dame de la Paix, Que., was killed instantly and the pilot of the Fleet Canuck aircraft, Russell James Gray of Kingston, su ered multiple injuries. He is still a patient at Misericordia Hospital where he was taken by Dr. R.C. Lyon after provincial police o cers had removed him from the plane.

Temagami Land Use Plan. ENGLEHART’S BILL DEACON RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY

Bill Deacon stands in his basement recreation room, surrounded by family photos on the wall.

It’s a perfect setting for a man who’s (sic) commitment to his community is grounded in his family and his past.

Mr. Deacon’s commitment to the people of Englehart was recognized on February 28 at the Englehart and District Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner where he was named the Englehart Citizen of the Year.

ADAMS MINE PROJECT HEARING WILL RECEIVED PRESENTATION FOR HAILEYBURY

The Town of Haileybury will be sending representatives to speak at the hearings on the Adams Mine project.

Councillors Jim Rowe and Ron Bolger and Clerk Administrator James Smyth

will be making a presentation to “highlight some of our concerns if ever there is a possibility of contamination,” explained Councillor Rowe.

The Adams Mine project, developed by Notre Development Corporation of North Bay, is to bring municipal waste from Toronto and other Ontario cities to the abandoned iron ore pits in Boston Township southwest of Kirkland Lake and dump the waste there.

THREE OCNA NOMINATIONS FOR SPEAKER

The Temiskaming Speaker’s reporting on the development of a grocery store in Temagami, the controversy over a ball eld in New Liskeard, and the use of shredded telephone books as bedding for stables were each nominated for Premier awards by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) in their annual Better Newspapers Competition Awards.

SPEAKER Sports

YOUNG PIONEERS

The Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association hosted the Pioneer Diesel U9 Challenge Cup February 24-26. The tournament featured 15 teams from here and across Northeastern Ontario. One of the rst games played Friday at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena featured a pair of local teams: goalie Arielle Allaire and teammate Georgia Nadeau (18) of the Findlay’s Puckhounds were taking on Ryan LaChapelle (3) and the Grant Fuels Puckhounds in a game won by Grants. Grants made it to Sunday’s divisional nal where they were edged 4-2 by the Englehart Express. (Sta

by Steven Larocque)

Volleyball Saints served a chance to compete at OFSAA

Sue

Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TIMMINS — The TDSS Saints Senior Girls volleyball team has served itself a trip to the provincial A championship in Welland next week.

Timiskaming District Sec-

ondary School (TDSS) was hoping to secure a spot at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championships after playing in the NEOAA regionals at Roland Michener Secondary School in Timmins on February 23.

The Saints earned a spot at

the North East Ontario Athletic Association (NEOAA) playdowns because they were the top team representing the South NEOAA after a one-day tournament held on February 16.

Things did not go exactly as planned but the team fought

for each and every point and every win at NEOAA.

Coach Tom Barker said his team peaked at NEOAA and it was the best volleyball he’s seen his team play this year.

“Our game play was the best it’s been all season,” he said in an email interview

“At NEOAA we managed to win our group playdowns against Englehart and Kapuskasing, overcoming a very slow start in some sets. The girls rallied and fought to get back into the game and pulled through in the end.”

Continued

Ten goals don’t add up to two points for Cubs

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — It

was a tough weekend for the New Liskeard Cubs who dropped a close decision to the Kapuskasing Flyers at home Friday night and then got blown out the next day against the U18 North Bay Trappers in Powassan.

The Cubs faced o against the Flyers February 24 in a back and forth e ort before Kap outscored New Liskeard 6-5 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena.

“I believe we deserved a better fate but Kapuskasing is a good team and they will take advantage of the opportunities we give them,” said Cub coach Jonathan Blier in an email interview.

“We need to limit their speed

next time we play them.”

New Liskeard’s o ence showed up in the game as they scored ve times, keeping pace with the Flyers throughout the game.

The next day the U18 Trappers cruised to a 13-5 victory over the Cubs.

FLYERS 6 CUBS 5

The di erence in the game between the Cubs and Flyers came down to one more goal being scored by Kap when they went on a second period scoring blitz.

“We were pleased at how we played o ensively in this game,” said Blier.

“We still need to tighten up things defensively but we have a lot to build o from that game.”

New Liskeard led 2-1 after the rst frame from goals by Nolan Ouellette and Maverick

Assists went to Carson Ruddy, Logan Rivard and Mason Brownlee.

The Flyers scored a single goal late in the rst from Nicolas Saucier.

The second period was, however, where the game was decided as Kapuskasing scored four goals while the Cubs had two.

Scoring for the home side were Thomas Rannou, Hill and Ouellette. Assists went to Liam Major, Braedon Dorrell and Brownlee.

After two periods of play the score was 5-4 favouring the visitors on goals from Riley Fillion (2), Damien Lemoyne and Cooper Moore.

The Flyers added one more goal in the nal frame from Xavier Boulanger to win 6-5.

New Liskeard’s fth and nal

goal came from Rivard, assisted by Major and Ruddy.

The Cubs had seven minor penalties to the Flyers’ nine.

TRAPPERS 13 CUBS 5

The Trappers led by a 5-1 score after the rst period in Great North U18 League action Saturday, easily cruising to a 13-5 win.

“Overall this was a game where you turn the page and build o of the positives of the last few games,” noted the coach.

“Nothing was working for us and we will work on the defensive side of the game in practice this week.”

Scoring for the Trappers in the rst period was Caleb Dawson with a hat trick with single tallies coming from Anthony Boyes (on the power play) and Jesse Lefebvre.

The Cubs’ lone goal of the

period came from Major with assists to Ruddy and Rivard.

The Trappers scored three more goals in the second period with a pair from Josh Currie and a single tally from Justin Rosseau.

New Liskeard’s only goal of the second period came from Ryan Miller, assisted by Hill and Julien Trudel.

It was 8-2 for the Trappers going into the nal frame when North Bay exploded for ve more goals o the sticks of Currie (hat trick overall), Caleb McLaughlin, Davis Anello, Jacob Beemer and Justin Rosseau.

New Liskeard did manage a three-goal rally in the third with points from Brownlee, Ruddy (on the power play) and Miller.

Assists went to Ruddy, DorContinued on 5b

Lions battle with Hawks in Powassan

Steven Larocque Speaker

Editor

POWASSAN – The New Liskeard Lions and Powassan Hawks are nding they’re two evenly matched teams.

The Nickel District Hockey League U18 competitors faced o on February 16 and tied 5-5 (the league doesn’t use overtime or shootouts to determine a winner).

On Saturday, February 25, the squads met again in Powassan with the teams tying 2-2 at noon followed by the Hawks

blanking the Lions 3-0 in game two that evening.

“The rst game I thought we played one of our better games of the year so far,” said New Liskeard head coach Dom Fleury.

“We were relentless on the forecheck, we stuck to our system and the kids worked really hard.”

After a scoreless rst period the Lions went up 2-1 in the second frame on goals by Chase Bigelow and Isaac Saint. Assisting were Jacob Rivard and Matthew Loiselle.

“I thought we had the majority of the play,” said Fleury in an email interview. The Hawks scored once in

the second and got the tying goal with just 13 seconds remaining in the game on the power play.

In game two “we (came) out at, didn’t stick to the game plan,” said Fleury.

The Hawks scored twice in the rst period and added the third marker in the third.

“We had some chances but overall we just weren’t ready to play,” said the coach.

New Liskeard is back in action March 4 with two games in Sturgeon Falls against the West Nipissing Sting.

“As for this weekend against West Nipissing we need to get back to playing our system, showing we’re ready to play every shift, not taking any shifts o ,” said Fleury.

“If we do that we will have success.”

Just three regular season games are scheduled after the games against the Sting, then the Lions will host the nineteam Northern Ontario Hockey Association A-level tournament March 31-April 2 in New Liskeard and Haileybury.

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Hill (power play).

Volleyball Saints served a chance to compete at OFSAA

He credited the defensive play of his players which helped the offense.

“We started going on point scoring runs. Our semifinal game against Cochrane was close but we stayed in control the entire game and never let them gain any momentum.”

In the final game against the host school, Roland Michener, the coach said the games were “very close and we just didn’t have the stamina to stay with them. We started making too many unforced errors late in the day and it eventually cost us.”

PROVINCIALS

As far as what to expect at OFSAA, coach Barker admits

Curling league results for the week of February 19 to 25 at the Horne Granite Curling Club (HGCC).

Monday Afternoon

Temiskaming Speaker over The Brick, The Miller GroupMiller Paving Limited Northern over Waterfront Inn.

Tuesday Open

5th Wheel Training Institute over Brownlee Equipment, Ped-

Desmarais.

coming home with a championship banner will be a tough go.

With a strong cast of veteran and rookie players an OFSAA experience will no doubt be of benefit to all the players to wit-

ness the best Senior Girls volleyball teams in the province compete for a gold medal at the A level.

“This will be a tough task for our girls as we haven’t been able to play many out

of district tournaments due to scheduling and weather cancellations. The girls know they will need to play a much faster paced game and limit mistakes if we hope to move out of our group stage.”

Horne Granite Curling Report

ersen Construction Inc. over 28 on the Lake.

Wednesday Afternoon

Wilson’s Chevrolet Buick GMC over Yves’ Prime Cut Meats, Yvon Champoux Inc. over Beaner’s Windows Doors and Siding.

Thursday Men

Sutton Bay Countryfest over The Brick, Lions Club over SLE Contracting, 3H Furniture

Health Your Y

over Frog’s Breath Foundation, Fabrithane over NOR ARC.

Friday Afternoon

Algonquin Variety over LISAND Electrical Services.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Curling Instruction Sessions for Older Adults

The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores’ Age Friendly Committee, in cooperation with the Horne Gran-

Oral cancer: early detection and prevention are key

(NC) Oral and oropharyngeal cancers are now among the 10 most common cancers worldwide. They often go unnoticed at first because they can develop without pain or symptoms. But, if the cancer is detected early and before it has spread to other tissues, it can usually be treated successfully.

Dental hygienists can provide oral cancer screenings during appointments. They will make referrals to specialists if they spot anything unusual. Between oral care appointments, however, we should watch for any of the following changes in our mouths:

• Alterations to the colour or texture of gums, cheeks, lips or tongue

• Mouth lumps or sores that do not heal within 14 days

• Chronic sore throat or cough

• Difficulty swallowing

• Lumps in the neck, including those that aren’t bothersome

• Mouth or ear pain

That’s not all. There are also steps we can take to help prevent oral cancers from developing in the first place. Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, sun exposure to the lips and the

human papillomavirus (HPV) are all known risk factors for oral cancers. While modifying our smoking and drinking habits is a necessary first step, preventing HPV infection is proving to be even more important.

In Canada, 25 to 35 per cent of oral and oropharyngeal cancers are now related to HPV infection. Fortunately, there are three HPV vaccines that are proven to be highly effective at preventing HPV-related diseases. Health Canada recommends that everyone under the age of 27 consider getting vaccinated against HPV. In some cases, it may be appropriate for men and women over the age of 27 to receive the vaccine as well.

Your dental hygienist can offer strategies to help you stop smoking and other guidance on lifestyle choices to help reduce your risk of oral cancer. Committing to a healthy lifestyle, booking an appointment for an HPV vaccine, examining your mouth for suspicious changes and scheduling regular dental hygiene visits can help protect your oral and overall health. Find more information on oral cancer and selfexamination tips at dentalhygienecanada.ca. www.newscanada.com

ite Curling Club, invites older adults to attend our age friendly instruction sessions.

Friday, March 3, and Friday, March 31, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (show up for 1:15 p.m.).

Ladies’ Night Next Ladies’ Night at the Horne Granite is on Wednesday, March 15, sponsored by The Snack Shack and Mini Putt and catered by 28 on the Lake!

The first 12 teams will be accepted, start working on your teams, and let’s fill the house!

Also, save the date: March 29. Please register in advance by emailing info@hornegranite. com.

Deadline is Sunday, March 12, end of day.

Get a foursome together for a fun and active night out.

Bring (carry in) clean shoes and wear warm stretchy clothing. Brooms and sliders are available, including delivery sticks and stabilizers for those who need them.

Register at 5 p.m. with orientation/education/practice to follow. Six ends of curling to start at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and prizes to follow.

Members $20, non-members $30.

Hope to see you on the ice!

Wine and Food Pairing

Wine and Food Pairing Event and Entertainment by Random Chants on Friday, March 3. Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m., all drinks are 15 per cent off!

Wine and Food Pairing at 6 p.m. featuring Monte Antico Toscana.

Random Chants live at 8:30 and curling in between should you wish.

You do not need to attend the Wine and Food pairing to listen to Random Chants at 8:30 p.m. but we would love it if you did!

One six-ounce glass of wine, spaghetti, curling (if you wish) and entertainment for only $32/person.

Please rsvp to rentals@hornegranite.com or drop in and sign up at the club before Wed. March 1, cut off date.

About the wine Monte Antico Toscana: This modern Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cab offers refined floral, candied berry, cedar and ginger aromas with enough structure for short-term cellaring or pairing with food tonight. Great

However, the Saints qualified for the second NEOAA spot, along with Roland Michener, for the provincials and will be travelling to the OFSAA A championship in Welland taking place March 6-8.

with spaghetti and meatballs, or with grilled lamb with mushroom risotto.

Bring your family and friends. Music by Ray and Lou Come out of the cold and enjoy some music by Ray and Lou Benoit in our warm and cozy lounge this Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Everyone’s invited! No cover charge, no age limit!

Business League

The Horne Granite Curling Club is interested in starting a business league on Saturday mornings around 10 a.m. Interested businesses can enter a team in this league, and provide their employees with an additional benefit.

The full year the rate would be approximately $975 per team but for this year, if we get enough teams, we will pro-rate the amount for a six-to-eight week league.

The thought is to have threeperson teams, as it may be easier to get three people out instead of four. The game would be eight ends, with two rocks being placed in position (like doubles curling), and each person would throw two rocks each. The game would take approximately 1.5 hours to play.

Anyone from the business, or anyone you want to represent your company, can play, i.e. it doesn’t have to be the same three people each week. Please email info@hornegranite.com if you would be interested in sponsoring/entering a team in this league this season.

FOR RENT

Anyone interested in renting the Horne Granite Centre lounge, curling surface or the arena surface (off-season) is welcome to call the club at (705) 647-4422 or email rentals@hornegranite.com for more information.

The TDSS Senior Saints Girls Volleyball team has qualified to play at OFSAA in Welland from March 6-8. In the back row from the left are coach Tom Barker, Fiona Killbridge, Abby Little, Rory Dewar, Ashlyn Anderson, Sami Carlson, Grace Duquette and Miriam

In the front row are Kyra Larocque, Kenna Furino, Gabby Landry, Vanessa Paterson, Lauren Paterson and Ally St. Louis. (Supplied photo)

Erica Lee earned her gold medal in Dance at the Provincial Competition in Kapuskasing Test Session. From her first Preliminary Dance test to Gold, she has tried and passed 21 dance tests. (Supplied photo)

Different Strokes

Karen at 705-647-4228. See you at the Circus Saturday at 2 p.m.

Straight From the Hip

The Major League Baseball “grapefruit” exhibition season schedule is now on in sunny, warm (most of the time) Florida.

So are the many rumours, untruths, and headline stories about certain players, management - you name it - which is pure speculation until the plate umpire says” PLAY BALL” in April.

Yes, the media are paid to do their job, however, Blue Jay fans must not believe everything they hear and see as we should be giving these players a break with the media on a daily basis, releasing to us statistic after statistic of the starting lineups to the five hottest pitchers, to doing away with the “home run” jacket after every home run, as well as cutting back on the fun time in the Jays’ dugout and making predictions about Toronto and New York capturing first place overall in the east division.

Then there are numerous stories (for example) about Bo Bichette, who got the money he was seeking, so now he better improve at shortstop and keep a “hot” bat or else? Let’s just wait and see how these guys make out in the pre-season action without key injuries and then we all can pretty well come to an agreement how things look the first week of April and beyond. It seems every year we figure - or should I say the Toronto experts figure - this franchise is always better than they are talent-wise and to me it’s just not fair no matter what the payroll looks like. Just ask the Yankees who have spent millions more without a championship since 2009 and, for that matter, several other clubs that have the money but lack the chemistry to win it all! Remember the great Don Mattingly has

Mike McArthur

joined the Jays as a bench coach and has won numerous awards when he played 1st base for the Yankees, but hasn’t won a World Series championship yet. So, enjoy the pre-season games, but forget rumours and predictions as no one really knows how it’ll end.

OVERTIME • a reminder the NHL trade deadline is Friday, March 3, and as always, many key deals have already been done involving the Islanders, Rangers, Bruins, Capitals, Senators, Blues and Leafs - to name a few. You can expect to see likely 20-25 deals before or on Friday and, to me, Boston and Toronto got the key players they needed, but are these teams finished or need one or two more talents to go all the way? I expect Colorado, Tampa, Calgary and Edmonton to make key trades, especially clubs that still can make the playoffs like Detroit or others that plan to win more than two series on their way to the Stanley Cup.

• taking a look at our national anthem before most sporting events, from professional on down, I ask the question: is it time to forget it altogether, or allow any singer to change a word here and there, or make a rule that they can’t make any changes whatsoever? I’m not necessarily disagreeing with the Canadian singer making a word change during the Canadian anthem at the NBA All-Star game, but I think the public should have some major input, not just anyone who wants to create attention for a reason good

or bad? Allowing any singer to do what they want willy-nilly is wrong. At times a change is a good thing, but let’s have a majority of the folks that pay taxes and are proud Canadians from coast to coast to coast have a say as well because it’s Canada’s anthem and it doesn’t belong to just one individual. Remember we all are supposed to have rights and freedoms.

• if you’re a curling fan the annual Scotties Tournament of Hearts format seemed to be complicated with many unnecessary games to get to the final on the weekend. I understand the Men’s Brier in London, Ontario, shapes up to be the same format. Allowing all these wild card teams to participate could be the big problem and I would bet that both groups of players will want big changes to be made. What’s wrong with the old format adding Canada to the mix along with representation from each province even if Ontario has two teams competing from the south and north?

However, if the television ratings are up why change it?

• and finally, one of the biggest problems in the National Hockey League today is the number of players that have a no trade or move clause in their contract. The time must come that maybe only three players per team be allowed this privilege as it sure cramps many possible deals from ever happening. It’s just a thought as most players do have a list of cities they would go to, but it’s not an easy fix most of the time.

Have you been to a circus lately?

The Temiskaming Shores Skating Club’s annual Ice Show presents “A Circus on Ice” on Saturday, March 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shelley Herbert Shea Memorial Arena in Haileybury with over 100 skaters from two to 16.

You will see bears, magicians, rabbits, acrobats, jugglers, strong men and amazing skaters.

Our famous Ring Master is Blake McChristie!

Our skaters, committee members and coaches have worked very hard and this is a great way to showcase all their hard work and accomplishments.

Very special admittance is by donation which helps keep our skaters’ costs low.

We thank everyone who has made this possible and a fun event: Temiskaming Foundation, Temiskaming Speaker, CJTT Radio, Active 1 Source for Sports, The Cobalt Kiwanis Club, McDonald’s Restaurant, The Snack Shack and Mini Putt, the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre, Wilson’s Chevrolet, and Tim Hortons.

For more information call

Address/adresse: 247 Whitewood Ave., unit 43/ 247 avenue Whitewood, unite 43 COVID-19 phone line/ligne de COVID-19: 705-647-4305, extension/poste 7

Will Sloggett (19) and an unidenti ed Cub teammate in back battle for the puck against Damien Lemoyne (22) of the Kap Flyers in rst period action February 24 at The Shep. After a fast and furious rst period that saw New Liskeard head to the dressing room up 2-1, the visitors came back to win the game 6-5. (Sta photo by Steven Larocque)

rell, Trudel, Rivard, Jacob Gaudet-Nickner and Hill.

“We could have played better collectively. Again it’s our job to help the kids out in that aspect at practice,” said the coach.

Blier was bolstered by the positives he saw when his players scored ten goals in two games.

“Yes we are glad to have

scored more goals but now it is about closing defensively so everything can click in the next few weeks.”

The Cubs took three penalties to the Trappers’ ve.

The U18 Trappers are in second place in the standings, just behind the rst place Soo Jr. Greyhounds while the Cubs are holding down seventh place.

New Liskeard has just three

remaining league games on the schedule.

The rst is against the same Trappers Friday, March 3, at The Shep at 8 p.m.

They play the U18 Sudbury Nickel Capitals on Friday, March 10, at 7 p.m. at the Garson Arena.

They will play the U16 Nickel Capitals at the McClelland Community Centre in Copper Cli at 12 noon on March 11.

Fish On Derby hoping to lure in anglers

JAMES

— There’s plenty of ice this year and hopefully lots of fish will be caught during one of the most popular fish derbies to take place in the Temiskaming region.

Josee Leveille is once again hosting the 17th Annual Elk Lake Fish On Derby, held on the Montreal River, on Saturday, March 11, at the Government Dock from 12 to 3 p.m.

“After a couple of years away, we are happy to be back and to welcome all anglers,” said Leveille in a telephone interview.

The last derby took place in 2021 with an online draw, but Leveille says there is plenty of ice on the river and the weather looks good for this year’s derby.

She said holes are still available to book and the way to go about that is to give J&S Variety a call

With Angus McStone

anytime between now and next Saturday.

The fees are $30 for adults with a two-hole maximum and $5 for children with a one-hole maximum.

A maximum of 500 holes will be drilled for the derby so early registration will ensure anglers get the best selection.

This ice fishing derby is well known for its generous prize packages including an eight-foot by eight-foot ice hut valued at $4,200 for first place.

All prizes will be given out at the Elk Lake Community Hall at 4 p.m. that day and anglers can also enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner for $15 per plate, organized by Pam Cormier.

There will be hot dogs available for children during the day and coffee and hot chocolate at the site of the derby along with washroom facilities. For more information call J&S Variety in Elk Lake at 705-678-2245.

Hog Line Report

Here are the most recent draw results from the Haileybury Curling Club (HCC) Wednesday Night Mixed

For February 23: S. McLean

squeezed one out of P. Gordon, M. Rice embarrassed B. Culp, A. MacLeod discombobulated C. Martin, S. Hearn confounded T. Eckensviller, and C. Camsell debased D. Plaunt.

K. Hearn had the bye.

Afternoon Open Curling

Results for February 23: B. Lafleur smoked L. Camsell, C. Camsell squashed T. Blair, and M. Bonney tied No Handle Olsen in a “back and forther.”

Curler an latha: “Couldn’t Miss” Murray.

Results for February 21: R. Caldwell educated T. Morissette, C. Camsell schooled B. Lafleur, and M. Bonney done learned L. Camsell a lesson.

Makeup Saturday

A variety of games were made up at a special open ice Saturday at HCC February 18: P. Gordon edges A. MacLeod, T. Eckensviller inches out A. MacLeod, and S. Hearn torches K. Hearn. In a clash of afternooners, D. McCarty sneaks past D. Robitaille in a preview of action by afternoon curling teams in preparation for The Blarney. Nice to have a few around the club working on their game.

The Blarney

Mark your calendars for this annual mixed curling event set

Curler an latha: J. Levesque Heard between the sheets: what does she mean “peel”?

Men’s Draw

Results for Wednesday, February 22: W. Olsen mashed T. Eckensviller, K. Hearn macerated B. McMullan, S. Hearn battered S. McLean, and J. Laferriere masticated C. Martin.

P. Gordon had the bye.

for March 17, 18 and 19 at the Haileybury Curling Club.

Your $280 team fee gets you a minimum three games, pizza on Friday night, dinner Saturday and entry to the biggest St. Paddy’s party around.

Register by visiting our website at www.haileyburycurlingclub.ca and follow the link to the registration.

Got a few questions or special requests? Send an email off to info@haileyburycurlingclub.ca and expect a quick answer.

Sign your team up soon. This event fills quickly.

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TOWNSHIP

Pascal Labrehe 111

WOMEN

Vivian Gauvreau 125

Susan Meyer 106

Melanie Bigras 105

Bowler of the Week

Gary Ferguson +94

LOCAL ROYAL LEPAGE

BEST CHOICE REALTY

SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED

Misfitz 103

Roi de la Patate 103

TJ’s

Tri-Town Bowling Results

Team High Single

Eagle Wings Embroidery 1436

Team High Triple

Eagle Wings Embroidery 4194

Bowler of the Week

Women

Barb Lavallee +129

Bowler of the Week Men

Postech Pindigo Girls 1339 Team High Triple

Chantal Labrecque +235 REMAX PURSUIT REALTY/

Men Averages

Zach Eckensviller 224

Tony Crick 211

Paul VanVliet 211

Stephane Bedard 197

Brian Nowry 183

Ladies Averages

Chantal Allaire 196

Josee Audet 189

Kat Walker 181

Jackie Miron 179

Nathalie Majeau 171

Team High Triple

Denis Denomme Trucking 4195

Team High Single Denis Denomme

Men

VanVliet

VanVliet 681

Ladies Individual High

Walker 264

High Triple Josee Audet 691

Bowler of the Week Mark Willard 59

Chloe Bedard 37

Denis Denomme Trucking

Bowler of the Month for February

Gilles Goudreault 296

Jackie Morin 98

SEESON RANCH FRIDAY NIGHT BOWLING

Ray & Sons 95 Beyond Measure 95

Temiskaming Tree Care 79

Chantal Gagne Tax Prep. 74

Marty’s Auto Tech 73 Eagle Wings Embroider 66 SMC 59

Beaner’s Windows & Doors 45

Women High Single

Felicity Eckensviller 235

Women High Triple

Barb Lavallee 605

Men Single

Zach Eckensviller 305

Men Triple Zach Eckensviller 780

Recent scores: Source 52 Lakers 31 Tropics 44 Three H 43 Frook’s over KL by default

Rob Fortin +167

High Averages Women

Danielle Regele 207

Wanda Bosak 191

Josee Audet 187

High Averages Men

Lionel Dinel 231

Zach Eckensviller 228

Emile Murray 218

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

UNWANTED GUNS - Looking for guns of any kind. Rifles, shotguns, handguns, gun parts, used brass also. Have all licenses. Call 705-622-4005.

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, 705-648-5392.

LOOKING FOR PINBALL MACHINES AND TABLE TOP ARCADES FOR MAN

CAVE - Any condition! Willing to travel. Call 705-648-5392.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

We

totes or 25kg bags. We also

3751.

corporate and trust tax returns

• Financial statement presentation with various engagement reports including compilation, review and audit

• Bookkeeping services, including payroll and all government filings

• Consulting and tax planning for owner/managers

Qualifications:

• University degree or college diploma in business/accounting/ bookkeeping

• Previous experience in public accounting or bookkeeping will be seen as an asset

• Knowledge of accounting software (Quickbooks, Sage, etc..)

• Strong written and communication skills

• An inclination for attention to detail and accuracy

• A positive attitude and willingness to work and learn

• A desire to be an integral part of a fun team environment

Duties and job description:

• Preparation of compilation, review and audit engagements

• Preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns

• Bookkeeping assignments

• Other tasks as assigned

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please send your resume and cover letter to: dgirard@kebnl.ca with “staff accountant” in the subject line. Posting closes March 15, 2023.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a printing press operator who will oversee the daily operations of our Web press.

Key job responsibilities:

• Check and ensure quality standards are met by examining ink settings, register, plates and correction of any problems

• Delegate responsibilities to other crew members and train others as required

• Responsible for press maintenance including cleaning and setting ink fountains, changing ink rollers, blankets and belts etc.

• Responsible for

depth of knowledge and skill in offset printing

• Mechanical skills to troubleshoot press issues

• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail

• Plans and carries out tasks without detailed instructions and with minimal supervision

• Completes work in a timely, consistent manner and maintains high standards of quality despite pressing deadlines

• Cooperative, with a team focused approach

• Previous press experience

- Classes are cancelled until further notice. For more info and updates contact us at www.taoisttaichi.org

THORNLOE CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH - Corner of Hwys 11 & 562, 15 minutes north of New Liskeard. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening 6:30. Everyone is welcome. Pastor 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. Everyone welcome. To reach the Pastor 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 with pastor Adam Kubias. Accessibility ramp. Call the church (705) 672-5855. www.haileyburybaptist.ca

EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT TEMISKAMING PENTECOSTAL CHURCH - Feel free to attend any Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 583472 West Rd. in Haileybury. For information about other things that are happening at the church visit the website at temiskaming.church or call 705-672-2020.

FR. WAYNE MILLS is available to hear confessions and give out Communion by appointment. Please call the office at 705-647-5035 to make an appointment.

TOMSTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Invites you to worship services on the third Sunday of the month at 10:00 a.m. PLEASE NOTE that mask wearing is mandatory.

ST. PAUL & ST. JOHN ANGLICAN CHURCH, HAILEYBURY Is now open for services every Sunday at 11 a.m

ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH wishes to extend an invitation to join weekly services held every Sunday. 51 Wellington St. North New Liskeard, 10:30am, Pastor George Paraskevopoulos officiating. Now fully accessible with an outside ramp & inside hydraulic lift elevator. For more information, call 705-647-8401 or visit our website www. presbyteriannewliskeard.ca

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 Morning. All are welcome. Pastor Stephen Speer 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. 705-242-4848. 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

PAROISSE SAINTE-CROIX SUR FACEBOOK: Consultez notre page Facebook sur facebook.com/Paroisse-Ste-Croix et restez au courant des derniers événements de notre paroisse catholique.

ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE SAINTE CROIX est ouverte pour célébrer la messe du mardi au samedi matin à 9:30, le samedi soir à 19h et le dimanche matin à 10h. L’église SainteCroix est située à 341 Sutherland Way, Haileybury - 705-672-3296. Bienvenue à tous PAROISSE SACRÉ-COEUR CATHOLIQUE DE NEW LISKEARD – Nous sommes heureux de vous accueillir pour les messes dominicales les samedis à 16 h et les dimanches à 10 h 30. Nous offrons aussi la messe le mardi, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi de chaque semaine à 9 h à 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 mises en place pour la protection de toutes et tous. Pour autres informations composez le 705 647-5045 ou par courriel àpsacrecoeur@personainternet. com. Pour le bulletin de la semaine consultez notre page Facebook (facebook.com/ Paroisse-Sacre-Cœur).

LENTEN DAY OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish will be hosting days of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday of Lent (MARCH 3RD, 10TH, 17TH AND 24TH, 31ST) from 11:30 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. in the Church. All are welcome to come and spend some quiet time with the Lord in prayer.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Each Friday, during the Season of Lent (MARCH 3RD, 10TH, 17TH, 24TH 31ST) OMPH will be celebrating the Stations of the Cross at 7:00 P.M. We encourage you to come out and participate in this traditional devotion.

OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP SPRING PROGRAM begins on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1ST AT 6:00 P.M. in the parish hall and run every Wednesday of March. We will begin the evening with a light meal and then we will take a look at the Book of Philippians. Please bring your bible with you. No registration is required, and please feel free to attend one, some or all of the discussions. A big thank you to Marlene Fournier who is preparing the meals and for Dave Wight who is leading the discussions. TIME FOR YOU AND ME: Is a group from Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish that is open to everyone wanting to make a difference helping others in our Church, our community and our world! Join us for tea, coffee and dessert from 1:30 P.M. TO 3:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15TH. Be sure to bring a friend and your ideas!

OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: To reach out to our sick and elderly parishioners we have introduced a celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick for those in need of God’s healing grace. According to the teaching of the Church, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick should be celebrated with people who are: 1) seriously ill, 2) are seriously weakened by advanced age, 3) are scheduled for serious surgery, or 4) are elderly but not weakened by age, but have no serious illness present. Our next communal celebration will be on TUESDAY, MARCH 21STH AT 7:00 P.M..

OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP PENITENTIAL MASS will take place on MONDAY, MARCH 27TH AT 7:00 P.M. There will be an opportunity to individually receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation following Mass.

MASS TIMES: Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish in New Liskeard, on SUNDAYS AT 9:00 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M. AND ST. PATRICK’S PARISH IN COBALT, SATURDAYS AT 5:00 P.M.. Please note that masks, social distancing and contact tracing protocols remain in place. Proof of vaccination is not required.

COMMUNION AND SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Fr. Wayne is available to give out Communion and hear confessions by appointment. Please call the office, 705647-5035, to make arrangements.

LIVE-STREAMED MASS: Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish live-streams their Sunday Mass on 11:00 A.M.. On their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/