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Earlton volunteer receives national honour

speakeradmin — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 17:43:55 +0000

THUNDER BAY (Special) – An Earlton woman has been formally recognized for many years of community involvement with a host of organizations.Debbie Demers was presented the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award at a ceremony at Thunder Bay city hall March 29.The citation at the

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Liftoff clearance sought

speakeradmin — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 20:03:34 +0000

Airport proposal subject of March 5 meetingè��AV Speaker Reporter EARLTON -- The Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport Steering Committee and the Township of Armstrong met late Thursday afternoon, February 18 and have come up with a tentative proposal for the establishment of a new airport authority.Steering committee

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Fun for families

speakeradmin — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:11:55 +0000

The Earlton Winterfest offered fun for everyone. One of the popular events was that of the baby contest. Three judges were faced with the challenge of choosing the winner. But everyone was having fun, including the babies. Pictured here in the up to six months category, which had

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YOO-HOO, CHOO-CHOO

speakeradmin — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 19:08:43 +0000

Seven-year-old Erica Cameron and Choo-Choo Bear became fast friends when the Ontario Northland Christmas train stopped in Earlton. The New Liskeard girl was among more than 300 kids, parents and rail fans who greeted the illuminated train on its December 4 whistle stop. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

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Drag ’N Fly takes flight at Earlton airport

speakeradmin — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:30:53 +0000

Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter [gallery ids="9191,9192,9193,9194,9195,9196"]ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – You know you’re a fan of drag racing when….For Jason Leis of Temiskaming Shores, the Drag ’N Fly races at the Earlton-Temiskaming Regional Airport have his support on two fronts.He’s taken his car to events in Kirkland Lake,

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Steam show chugging into 41st year

speakeradmin — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:56:35 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – As the Earlton steam show turns 41, Andy Poupore continues to be surprised by the changing roster of exhibits and demonstrations.“For me, it’s just an exciting time and it changes every year,” said Mr. Poupore, a founder of the event and head

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FROZEN FESTIVAL

speakeradmin — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:07:50 +0000

Five-year-old Karianne Rivard’s face was painted in the theme from the Disney movie Frozen at the Earlton Arena during the Earlton Winter Festival Saturday, February 7.(Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)

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Earlton carnival offering “Frozen” fun

speakeradmin — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:39:39 +0000

EARLTON (Staff) – Whether weather conditions live up to the “Frozen” theme of this year’s winter festival in Earlton remains to be seen.But the event’s schedule is designed to keep carnival-goers warm.The 2015 festival, sponsored by the Earlton Lions and the Earlton recreation committee, runs February 6

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Up in the air

speakeradmin — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:45:44 +0000

Two options for future of Earlton airportè��AV Speaker Reporter EARLTON -- Municipalities are now facing two options regarding the future of the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport.They can incorporate the municipal service board (with representatives from the municipalities across the district) and turn it into a not-for-profit corporation, allowing

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Taking flight

speakeradmin — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 17:12:48 +0000

Airport part of regional infrastructure, says managerè��AV Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP -- The future of the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport is a topic that is on the minds of area municipal representatives.Whether a funding strategy can be arrived at which will ensure the smooth operation of the

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