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Albert street prepped for upgrade

speakeradmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:06:27 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The engineering to reconstruct a half-kilometre stretch of Albert Street in Haileybury will be completed this year.That means it’ll be shovel-ready when funding opportunities arise, said Temiskaming Shores Mayor Carman Kidd after council met February 7.The engineering will be completed

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City eyeing View Street for new fire hall

speakeradmin — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:09:39 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has found what it hopes will be the new home of the Haileybury fire department and some public works operations.But it’s first commissioning an environmental review of the property before finalizing the purchase of the former KBR Wabi building,

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Professional Development, Kid-style

speakeradmin — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:35:02 +0000

Eight-year-old Avah Miron and Jeremiah Miron, 5, were among a handful of kids at the Haileybury arena on a recent weekday off from school. Free public skating is being offered by the Healthy Kids Community Challenge and Temiskaming Shores on professional development days at local schools. (Staff photo by

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SHARP SHOOTER

speakeradmin — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:05:32 +0000

Four-year-old Zachary Meunier hit the plastic cups every time with the dart gun Saturday afternoon at Holy Cross Church in Haileybury. The November 5 annual bazaar was a hit with kids with games and crafts to keep them busy. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)

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UNDER THE B FOR BAZAAR

speakeradmin — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 18:52:44 +0000

It’s church bazaar time in south Temiskaming and one of the biggest was held November 5 at Holy Cross in Haileybury. Denis Lacroix was bingo caller during the afternoon session as the church was filled with supporters taking in the yard, penny and bake sales. (Staff photo by Steven

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Grotto site slated for repairs

speakeradmin — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:18:25 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The site housing the grotto that was once part of the Soeurs de l’Assomption de la Sainte Vierge convent is getting a facelift.The Chevaliers de Colomb Conseil Fatima 1398 in Haileybury will be providing the labour and some of the materials

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Cigarette suspected as cause of grass fire

speakeradmin — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:19:58 +0000

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – A discarded cigarette is suspected to have caused a grass fire west of Haileybury earlier this month.Two passing motorists spotted the fire at the intersection of Highway 11 and the former Highway 558 at around 11:30 a.m. August 9 and immediately called 9-1-1.The

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Fresh-Natural Wellness & Aesthetics now open in Haileybury

speakeradmin — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:40:48 +0000

è��AV Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A personal philosophy about health that includes balance, quality of life, nutrition, exercise and love has led Nadine Hallworth to create a business called Fresh-Natural Wellness & Aesthetics, located at 176 Niven Street in Haileybury.Ms. Hallworth has a bevy of qualifications,

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Haileybury man accepts smoke-free challenge and $500

speakeradmin — Wed, 25 May 2016 16:12:55 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After smoking for about 20 years, why did Kyle Flaxey quit?“Mostly because of my two-and-a-half-year-old son,” said the Haileybury man.He has remained smoke-free since the first week of April.But that initial seven-day period qualified him for the Canadian Cancer Society’s

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Waterslides set for restoration

speakeradmin — Wed, 25 May 2016 16:00:14 +0000

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Smoother rides are on the way for waterslide users.City council has approved the resurfacing of waterslides at the Haileybury beach and the Waterfront Pool-Fitness Centre, at a cost of $82,800.It will be their first resurfacing since they were installed more than 25 years ago.

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