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TEMISKAMING SHORES – Skaters are currently making use of an icy path on the New Liskeard waterfront. But in a few months’ time, construction of a children’s splash pad park is expected to begin at the site. Temiskaming Shores council has approved the purchase of a $72,500 lift station that will transport water discharged from the new facility into the municipal sewer system for treatment. The city has been advised that the ideal time to install the new equipment is mid-spring, when the water table at the site is at its lowest, said recreation director Matt Bahm in a February 2 report to council. The supplier will need eight to 12 weeks’ lead time prior to delivery, he said. The cost of the prefabricated lift station is included in the The Tyke players were back on the ice at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena on Saturday, February $522,000 budget for the splash pad park. 20, enjoying the best game you can name while having fun learning. The Tyke program uses a half ice The project reached its fundraising goal late last year. surface in order to give players more puck time as demonstrated by this player. (Staff photo by Sue The idea for the new attraction was brought to city council in Nielsen) the spring of 2017 by the Rotary Club of Temiskaming Shores and Area. The 2,600-square-foot park will be located on have zones suited for different age groups and The club pledged to raise $100,000 over ten years, and the city the waterfront north of the Spurline conces- will also be accessible to kids in wheelchairs. made a matching commitment. sion building. Construction is expected to be completed Donations big and small have since come from individuals, lo- It’ll offer some two dozen features that spray, sometime this summer, Bahm told council ear- cal businesses, service clubs, foundations and fundraisers. splash and dump water on youngsters. It will lier this month. DID YOU GET The Speaker THIS WEEK?
Here are some of the stories in our February 24 edition… THE 1B TEMISKAMING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 The Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village opened last weekend area councils reaching out to the province for help. SPEAKER under sunny skies and warm temperatures. he ity of emis aming hores is interested in Brazeau’s journey from Puckhound to hockey pro (David Elford, a former Temiskaming ShoresWorking Minor Hockey Association on a dream and New Liskeard Cubs player, is cur- Temiskaming Shores council discussed the possibility of using rently a student at Laurentian Uni- break I was second purchasing waterfront property in aileybury. versity in Sudbury. He wrote this fea- in the league in Part II ture with his friend Justin Brazeau goals. At this point I who is now part of the Toronto Ma- was looking to sign ple Leafs organization.) an NHL contract. I fect you. By my third year (with the North knew there were I didn’t play my Bay Battalion of the Ontario Hockey teams interested best game ever, but The Maple Leafs’ farm team wants photo radar for traffi c moving along a eshore oad. me. League), I’m a different player than in me, but I hadn’t I didn’t feel that it he obalt egion has received federal funds for IN THE SYSTEM when I came into the league. I’ve grown heard of anything was a bad game for another two to three inches and I’m really solid. I was me either. I got a I had good interest from a couple of other teams too, and I narrowed my up over 200 pounds. I’ve learned how starting to get frus- call from my agent choice down to three teams. The fi rst to use my size to my benefi t and I’m trated. I knew I still after the game, and two told me I would be playing for A new fi re hall will be constructed in aileybury. getting better at it every day. I fi nished had lots of time, he told me right their AHL teams, one step below the the season with 39 goals and 36 assists, but I heard of other then and there that infrastructure upgrades. NHL. Everyone knows the pedigree of which were massive numbers for me. If 20-year-olds in the I wasn’t going to be the Toronto Maple Leafs, and looking you asked me if I thought I was capable getting an NHL con- league getting se- at the names on their prospect list was of that in my fi rst year, I’d say I probably tract. rious interest and it a little intimidating. My dad is a huge never dreamt of it. Now here I am, with I was crushed. he emis aming ospital is easing visitor restrictions as the region wore on me. Tye Fel- Leafs fan and I think it would be a another year to go and the chance to It felt like my entire haber was having a dream for any kid from Ontario to play top it. great year in Ottawa, game and the player he best and the brightest from the fi rst semester at Justin Brazeau signed a contract for that team, myself included. But before I got that chance, I had an- too, and I remember I am was judged by with the Toronto Maple Leafs and The Marlies told me pretty much other big thing on my mind. he signed with the just one showing. after last year in the ECHL is ready How many 61-goal right away that they wanted me to go I had already been through the NHL Dallas Stars at the down and play in the East Coast Hock- Draft twice before this one, so I already to make a mark with the Toronto scorers get zero con- moved into the green one beginning of March. ey League for the Growlers in New- Marlies of the AHL. (Supplied tract offers from the knew that feeling of being passed on. That was tough for photo) NHL? Was it all for foundland. Once again, I’m being told My fi rst draft was after my fi rst year in me because I was having a great year cole secondaire catholique Sainte Marie are featured nothing? Does that something I did not want to hear and the league and I think I knew I hadn’t myself and felt like that deal could have being thrown another curveball. On produced at a level that would get me not mean SOME- been mine. I kept working and ended the surface it looked like I was maybe drafted. I was a little optimistic after THING? up fi nishing the regular season second to do. In that moment, I thought may- going to get buried-in down there. in the province s the second half I had in my sophomore I didn’t know what in points and leading the league in be I wasn’t going to have a shot at my Vol. 116 – No. 3 year, that maybe someone would see I ended up getting a call from the goals. I felt like it was only a matter of dream and that I was going to be head- Leafs’ GM, Kyle Dubas. He spoke to me something in me and take a chance, on age a. time before I signed that NHL contract ed to school in the fall. about how much he’d seen me play and but nothing came of it. After my third I had worked my whole career for. develop and improve over the years, year, I thought that even though it I decided that I’ve come this far, and I’m so close, that I couldn’t stop there. and basically laid out a plan for me for would be a stretch for me to get picked We matched up with Niagara in the category. fi rst round of the playoffs. Darren Dre- Niagara knocked us out of the play- if I signed with Toronto. It showed me on my third time through the draft, ger from TSN tweeted that there was offs that year and my Junior career was how interested the entire organization someone was going to like what they
going to be a pretty good list of teams over. I now knew I wasn’t getting the really was in me and how invested they THE THE saw in me. atchford is applying for funding to secure high in the building for Game Two in Niag- NHL contract I wanted, but I had a deci- were in seeing me succeed. It made the TEMISKAMING Nothing. From Puckhound to pro ara. Of course I knew I was under the sion to make. pill of being sent to the East Coast a lot - Part Two 1B I wasn’t taken again, and it was the microscope and teams were watching, easier to swallow, and it gave me more same old story that I kept seeing every- I had American League offers to con- (H.S.T. included) da ilson won t stop but it obviously made me nervous to sider to play for an NHL affi liate, or I motivation not to quit. where: “too slow,” “doesn’t skate well $1.75 per single copy could have chosen to go and play at enough,” “not fast enough.” see that in the middle of a playoff se- I chose to sign with the Toronto Mar- ries. You try not to think about it, but a university and likely end my chances lies. Here we go again. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 speed internet access. of course it’s going to be on your mind of making the NHL. I decided that I’ve I bet on myself and took maybe the I had worked so hard on my skat- come this far, and I’m so close, that I toughest road I had because I believed ing over the past couple of years, and and of course it’s probably going to af- www.northernontario.ca couldn’t stop there. in myself and I knew I could do it. until Temiskaming Shores it had gotten so much better through SPEAKER The Toronto Marlies were one of the See, that’s the thing. It doesn’t matter all of the ice time and everything I teams who offered me a contract. how many people think you can do it did to improve it. Still, the big league if you don’t believe in yourself. To this teams didn’t think my skating could Speeding point, I’ve worked as hard as I could A ew is eard woman is ma ing a plea for help to carry me at the next level. I knew I was for everything in my hockey career. I a long shot, but it was obviously still worked hard in Midget to be drafted, I council abandons the idea disappointing. But I wasn’t going to worked my way onto an OHL team as sit around and feel sorry for myself. I a 13th round pick, I worked my way up was going to prove to everybody that the lineup to lead the league in goals, ahead I belonged at the next level. I built on and now I have to work my way from offset costs of eye treatments that are not covered it and used it as my motivation for my the ECHL to the AHL to the NHL. I’ve City scanning photo last year. of removing the traffi c been here before. I know what I need MAKE OR BREAK to do. radar potential I wasn’t just going back to North Bay for my last year to fi nish my OHL career I spent last season, the fi rst of my two-year deal, with the Growlers in St. and be done with it. It was my fourth Diane Johnston John’s. I knew when I signed that I was Speaker Reporter under . season in the league. My job was to go probably going to be headed there, lights near the Northdale back and dominate. At the Christmas and it was diffi cult at fi rst because it TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council has thrown its support be- wasn’t exactly where I wanted to be. hind a bid to open up the use of photo radar by municipalities. Former New Liskeard Cub Justin Brazeau is seen here playing last season for the But I knew in going there I was go- It has supported a call from the Township of South-West Ox- Newfoundland Growlers of the ECHL. (Supplied photo) ing to have opportunities to play that ford for the province to make Automatic Speed Enforcement were going to help make me better. I (ASE) – more commonly known as photo radar – “fully available” Take a look at the second part of Working on a Brielle Breault, 4, took part in the ski village’s Saturday morning ski school learning the ups and downs Manor. had the chance there to work on my to municipalities. of the pastime on a beautiful, sunny opening day February 20. Certifi ed ski instructors provided 51 game even more. I have been training At a Temiskaming Shores council meeting earlier this month, with the power skating coach for the lessons to children and adults over the weekend. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen) Councillor Mike McArthur saw potential for its use on Lakeshore Road between Haileybury and New Liskeard. Speeding on the road “is getting out of hand,” said McArthur at JPL StorageContinued on 3bis Growing! the February 2 meeting. ising municipal dream, the story about ustin ra eau s hoc ey Salvaging a season At that time, Councillor Doug Jelly also supported further in- vestigation. TTSSV had a busy, successful He saw it as not just an issue of speeding. It would free up police resources to deal, for example, with lo- opening weekendsnowboarding. measures in place. “I’ve waited a whole year for cal drug concerns, he said. Photo radar has also been discussed by the Association of insurance rates have career. The ski hill offers season this,” he said. “With everything Sue Nielsen Municipalities of Ontario executive and board, said Councillor JPLJPL Storage isis Growing! Growing! Speaker Reporter memberships, full day, half day, shut down because of the Now offering the best of both worlds! Danny Whalen, who is co-chair of the association’s Northern cau- snowshoe passes and tubing pandemic and nothing sports- cus. LORRAIN TOWNSHIP — It was wise taking place, this feels so memberships. A resolution from council “speaks volume,” said Whalen, who a long time coming, but the So far, the tubing hill is not good.” is also president of the Federation of Northern Ontario Munici- Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard open. The club offers private and Now o ering the best of both worlds! palities. Village (TTSSV) fi nally opened REFUND POLICY group ski and snowboard les- “We need a way to address the poor behaviours and habits for the season last weekend. Because the school March sons for all ages. Continued on 8a The Best of Both Worlds 705-672-2488 1-888-672-2488 that are putting our citizens at risk and tying up much needed Now offering the best of both worlds! Many things are different at break has been postponed un- Although the skiers and the Village, but the sound of til April by the provincial gov- snowboarders wearing masks the lift, the smiles on the fac- ernment, and the season was made it look a lot colder than es of skiers and snowboarders, shortened considerably due it actually was, the sunshine 425 474 the beautiful view from the to a mild winter, the club de- and warmer temperatures no top of the hill and the ambi- cided to provide membership doubt had a hand in attracting Burning need ence of the new chalet are as options. good crowds over the week- McKay Clements Brazeau good as ever. A 2021 membership could end. City preps for new fi re hall “We are happy with the be fully refunded or a mem- Under the new COVID restric- construction weekend weather outlook, but bership could be carried over tions, skiers and snowboarders Drive Blvd., we don’t want too much warm to the 2022 season (visits this had to wear masks while load- as we want to keep our snow,” Diane Johnston season require a purchased lift ing and riding the lift and in- Speaker Reporter said TTSSV president Mark pass) or simply keep the mem- side buildings. Howey. JPLSTORAGE.CA New bership and use it for the re- The canteen inside the cha- TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is moving ahead with plans to Haileybury “We have managed to pack mainder of the current season. let is always a busy place, but construct a new fi re hall in Haileybury. a solid base of snow and are “We’ve got the whole fam- with COVID protocols in place, Temiskaming Shores council has released a detailed request hoping to salvage at least four Liskeard ily here today, my wife Cathy only a certain number of peo- for proposals for the design and construction of a new fi re hall to six weeks of this year’s ski OPTIONS, and the kids. It’s such a beau- ple were allowed inside and for that will serve the southern part of the municipality. season.” 705-647-4519 • 705-471-6161 limited amounts of time. The new station will be built on a vacant lot on Rorke Avenue He estimated they have lost tiful day for skiing,” said Quen People wishing to visit the between the EarlyOn Child and Family Centre and Marty’s Auto a good portion of their season, Lee, an avid skier who grew up ROBERT A. NICHOLLS & ASSOCIATES SOLUTIONS 474 Brazeau Blvd., New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 facility were required to vis- Tech. but weather permitting there on the downhill slopes of the it the ski village website and The city has budgeted $1.68 million for the project. It will will be plenty of skiing left. TTSSV. [email protected] • www.dymondministorage.com pre-purchase lift and rental The facility, which has been Snowboarding and skiing house three bays to accommodate the fi refi ghting fl eet, a & SERVICE equipment tickets. 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Fi t e a i ati t a i ati e la emi e e Staff and essential caregivers in long-term care homes Personnel et fournisseurs de soins essentiels des foyers de soins atients in hospitals with confirmed admission to a long term de longue dur e care home, retirement home or other care home for seniors atients hospitalis s dont l admission a t confirm e un foyer igh Priority health care workers (per Ministry of ealth de soins de longue dur e, une maison de retraite, ou un autre foyer guidelines) de soins pour les personnes g es Indigenous adults in northern remote or higher risk communities, Professionnels de la sant prioritaires (selon la priorisation du including on-reserve. Minist re de la Sant ) dultes des remi res ations ui habitent dans les communaut s Next priority for first-dose vaccination to: loign es du nord ou dans les communaut s ris ue lev s, y Adults 80 and older compris les r serves. esidents, staff, and caregivers in retirement homes and other care settings for seniors (for example, assisted living) hai e li te e Other prioriti ed health care workers (per Ministry guidelines) i it e e i la All other Indigenous adults, including M tis and Inuit emi e e Adult chronic home care clients. Adultes g s de 80 ans et plus Dates will depend on vaccine supply and shipments. e will share sidents, personnel, more information when it is available. or more details or to find out et fournisseurs de soins how health care workers are prioriti ed, visit www.timiskaminghu. essentiels aux maisons de retraite et aux autres soins primaires com or call us at 1-8 - 4 -4305 ext. . pour les a n s (par exemple, vie assist e) Autres professionnels de la sant prioritaires (selon la priorisation a ia t e ate du Minist re de la Sant ) To date, three different variants of concern have been identified Adultes des populations des Premi res Nations, y compris M tis in ntario. These are a strain identified in the nited ingdom et Inuits known as . . . or . , a strain identified in outh frica dultes b n ficiaires de soins de sant chroni ues domicile. known as . . or . , and a strain identified in ra il, known as . , . . . or . es dates d pendront de la disponibilit et de la livraison du vaccin. ous partagerons plus d informations d s u elles seront The concern with these variants is that they are highly contagious, disponibles. Pour plus de d tails sur la priorisation des travailleurs which means they spread more easily. igher transmission rates de la sant , visite www.timiskaminghu.com ou appele -nous aux mean increased demands on the health care system, like more 1-8 - 4 -4305 poste . cases, more hospitali ations, more admissions to intensive care units, and more deaths. i e e a ia t a t us u maintenant, trois variants pr occupants diff rents ont t Provincial modelling suggests that a variant may become the identifi s en ntario. ls sont une souche d tect e au oyaume dominant strain of the virus in Ontario by March 2021. Cases of ni u on appelle . . ou . , une souche d tect e en COVID-19 variants of concern are increasing in Ontario, and it s fri ue du ud u on appelle . . ou . , et une souche important that everyone continue to follow public health measures d tect e au r sil u on appelle . , . . . ou . to slow the spread. e d fi avec ces nouveau variants est u ils sont tr s contagieu , A COVID-19 variant of concern was announced in Timiskaming ce ui signifie u ils se propagent plus facilement. es tau de district on ebruary , when a COVID-19 swab tested positive transmission plus lev s signifient plus de demandes sur le syst me for a variant during the initial screen. Timiskaming ealth nit de soins de sant , par exemple, plus de cas, plus d hospitalisations, is awaiting confirmation from the genomic se uencing test to plus d admissions aux unit s de soins intensifs et plus de d c s. determine which variant strain was in our district. or more information, visit www.timiskaminghu.com. a mod lisation provinciale sugg re u un variant pourrait devenir la souche dominante du virus en Ontario d ici mars 2021. es cas de variants pr occupants de COVID-19 sont la hausse en Ontario, et il est important ue tout le monde continue de suivre les mesures de sant publi ue pour ralentir la propagation.
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TEMISKAMING PRINTING COMPANY LIMITED 18 Wellington Street, P.O. Box 580, New Liskeard, Ont. P0J 1P0 Phone: 705-647-6791 Fax: 705-647-9669 Honour system [email protected] On January 30, 2020, the World Health abide by public health offi cials and www.northernontario.ca Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak government guidelines concerning washing We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada, of COVID-19 to be a public health emergency hands, wearing masks, staying away from through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs. of international concern, issuing a set of each other, getting tested if feeling ill and not Authorized as publications mail. Post Offi ce Department, Ottawa, Number temporary recommendations. travelling outside your designated regions. 8154 Member Ontario Community Newspapers Association, Canadian Since that fateful day, world leaders, local We have done our honourable part here Community Newspapers Association. leaders and public health offi cials around in Temiskaming to keep the infection rates The publisher reserves the right to restrict all ads to their proper the globe have issued their own specifi c down. classifi cations, and to edit or reject any copy. recommendations and restrictions to halt the But the same can’t be said for others, The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be responsible for spread of the virus that has shockingly killed especially those who decided to travel to this errors in advertisements submitted other than in clear writing, nor for a half a million people in the United States region from outside our area last weekend to more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement. The advertiser alone. take part in snowmobiling activities. agrees that the publisher will not be liable for damage arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for the space actually Here in Canada the death toll from the Many people commented on social media occupied, whether such error is due to the negligence of the publisher’s virus is set at around 21,000 and climbing. about the number of snowmachine trailers servants or otherwise, and there shall be no liability for noninsertion of any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. All We had one unfortunate death here in the parked at the New Liskeard waterfront from claims or errors in advertisements must be received by the publisher Temiskaming region attributed to the virus so out-of-towners. within 30 days after fi rst publication. far. Certainly, we can’t control what others are The contents of the Weekender are protected by Copyright registered The way this region has kept the virus doing, but we can control the honourable with the Copyright Offi ce at Ottawa. Reproduction of any material herein under control and with our current infection things we do here in Temiskaming to keep may be made only with the written permission of the General Manager. rate of none, is largely by the honour system. us all safe and alive. An honour system that has had to take Because whether some realize it or not, we place around the world whereby people are all in this together. How to Hubris and hypocrisy One world
reach us... “Humans: We’re not the only species, we just act like it.” Unknown 705-647-6791 Small blessings Toll Free: 1-800-461-8751 Fax 705-647-9669 Email: [email protected] www.northernontario.ca in a time of COVID February is the month we 6868 or text CONNECT to indeed a blessing, be it a book, LOIS PERRY celebrate love in all its glory 686868, available 24/7. a hockey stick, a snowboard or General Manager ext. 224 and think about the health of Youth depression, anxiety set of skis. Cell 705-648-5337 loisperry@ our hearts. and suicide attempts have been Speaking of blessings, Sue northernontario.ca With the pandemic now on the rise during the pandemic I was at the Tri-Town Ski Nielsen entering its second year and according to the Centre for and Snowboard Village last ALAN ROY Sales Manager ext. 225 lockdowns continuing in some Disease Control and Prevention. weekend. It was evident to me speaker.al@ form or another, we have all We know the longer the that being together and taking I miss the days when I coached northernontario.ca had to do our best to manage pandemic goes on the more part in a shared outdoor activity my daughter’s sport teams. It ARIANNA CLASSIFIEDS/ our stress levels. lonely people are feeling with was incredibly benefi cial to all was such fun. CIRCULATION How heartbreaking it was to increased risks of certain mental in attendance. Kids need free time away ext. 227 or 228 learn about the situation that health issues. But none more so than the classifieds@ from screens to think, to dream, developed recently when a The impacts on long-term northernontario.ca kids who have somewhere to to dawdle, to wonder and to teenager threatened to jump off loneliness can be devastating express all that pent up energy move. STEVEN LAROCQUE the Wabi River Bridge. for children. in the great outdoors. Editor ext. 239 It’s always a good idea to To the credit of the police We often associate loneliness I felt the vibe and it was good. speaker.steve@ put down the phone and listen northernontario.ca offi cers on duty that day, with seniors, but that would be Kids were also happy to be to your child, speaking kindly disaster was averted. Thank misguided, especially during back on the ice enjoying the DIANE JOHNSTON to them about what’s bugging Reporter ext. 241 you. the pandemic. best game you can name at the speaker.diane@ Can we view this desperate Adults can change their Don Shepherdson Memorial them and then reassure them northernontario.ca action as something hastened circumstances, children cannot Arena. everything’s going to work out. SUE NIELSEN by the pandemic? and they are often powerless in I pass on a thank you to all the And when it comes to the Reporter ext. 246 I think possibly so. diffi cult times. parents, coaches and instructors pandemic, tell them the truth, speaker.sue@ use the facts and make sure they northernontario.ca I hope this young person is Children are too often on the who are organizing youth sports receiving professional help receiving end of every sorrow, in our region. know how to protect themselves DARLENE WROE during this very sensitive time rage and dread that is happening Remember parents, whether against the virus. Reporter ext. 240 speaker.darlene@ in life. around them. you know it or not, you are No moment of play is a northernontario.ca I’d like to mention The Kids Whatever can take a child likely the most infl uential waste of time for a child’s Help Phone line is 1-800-668- beyond such diffi culties is mentors a child will ever have. development. JAMIE MOUNTAIN, LJI Reporter ext. 242 speaker.jamie@ northernontario.ca
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OFFICE HAPPY SKATERS 937907 Marsh Bay Road, Coleman, 705-679-8833 Dan Gauvreau and Amber Rutherford were enjoying a spin around the ice surface of the outdoor OFFICE HOURS rink in Dymond Township February 6. Outdoor rinks have been a popular spot locally amid the 8:30 am to 4:30 pm pandemic. (Staff photo by Jamie Mountain, LJI reporter) COMMUNITY More information sought on fi re college closure NEWS Darlene Wroe to a motion that is being circulated to send a letter to Premier Doug Council Meeting: The next Regular Council meeting is scheduled for Speaker Reporter among the municipalities from Ford, the Fire Marshal’s offi ce, Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. There is a public meeting at 6 pm to the Town of Englehart which is and Timiskaming-Cochrane receive comments on a proposed increase of water rates. This meeting CHARLTON-DACK - The opposed to the closure. MPP John Vanthof asking that is scheduled to take place in person however, we ask that residents Municipality of Charlton and Dack But Huff said it is not clear the fi re college be kept open contact the Municipal Office to register as space is limited due to physical wants some more information whether the new training system until the province has made it distancing requirements and Complex hall capacity. Prior to attending about what is being planned to will be better or worse. clear to municipalities and fi re any meetings, please screen yourself in accordance with public health replace the Ontario Fire College. “They may be able to do a departments how their proposal is guidelines and if you feel unwell, please stay home. Mandatory screening Fire departments and shorter course locally,” he mused. a better alternative for small rural questionnaire and masking in effect. municipalities across Ontario “I’m not sure we have the municipalities. Changes to gathering restrictions due to COVID-19 may impact how have been advised the school is information” that would help them The college is based in meetings are conducted so if you wish to attend, please contact the being closed and fi refi ghters will know how to react to the proposal. Gravenhurst and is slated to close Municipal Office in advance to find out how the meeting will be conducted and to register as a guest. be trained under a new regionally- The municipality has agreed March 31. based system. Municipal Office: The Municipal Office has re-opened to in-person At Charlton-Dack’s regular transactions. Physical distancing and mandatory face covering is in effect meeting February 3, Councillor so upon arrival, review the signs and then ring the door bell for service. Jim Huff expressed the need for Before coming into the office, please screen yourself in accordance more details and to “get some with public health guidelines. Minimize non-essential in-person visits to responses about what they are the office and if you feel unwell, stay home. The Township continues to going to do and how they’re going encourage the use of internet payments through your financial institution, to do it.” or by mailing cheques to the Municipal office. Residents can call the office He noted that fi refi ghters at 705-679-8833 for assistance. encounter different situations in different locations when fi ghting Municipal Waste Site: Hours of Operation Tuesday and Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed: Statutory Holidays fi res. For example, a volunteer fi re All garbage deposited at the Municipal Waste Site is subject to applicable brigade might fi nd itself fi ghting a tipping fees. fi re in an unorganized township, or in a small community where there Garbage: A maximum of three (3) regular sized garbage bags of are no fi re hydrants, he pointed household garbage will be picked-up weekly. Please ensure your garbage out. is out by 7 am. Firefi ghters need to be exposed to the different situations to get a Recycling: Next collection date is Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Reminder to wide range of experience, he said. residents – All recyclable material must be bagged in clear bags (30”X The discussion was in response 32”), with the exception of cardboard. All cardboard must be flattened for pick up. Please have recycling out before 9 am to ensure pick up.
T T T Administration: Interim Tax Bills will be going out with due dates of March 23 and April 23, 2021. A public meeting is scheduled to increase water Temiskaming Shores CVITP will be providing F T to area residents rates on March 1, 2021. Notices went out to affected residents and was who have a modest income and simple return. Income thresholds are: $35000 for single, posted on the Township’s website and front of Complex. $45000 for a couple, additional $2500 per dependant. Building Permits are required for all construction in the Township of Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will be providing service by phone, email, or video Coleman. Please allow sufficient processing time for your application. conferencing (Skype, Zoom, etc.) at the times below: By-law Enforcement: To report a property standards issue or if you want a h t il ay Th ay . Messages can be left to report some illegal dumping or other by-law infraction, please contact the and/or texts sent. A volunteer will contact you within 48 hours. Please have all your tax municipal office or Pete Gilboe directly at 705-648-3750. slips available. To help with confirming identity, please let us know if you have used our service in the past and at which location. New clients welcome! Animal Control: For emergency animal control services, please contact the Animal Control Service Provider at 705-648-4583.
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DISTRICT — If you haven’t caught your prize pickerel yet, you only have until Sunday, February 28, to catch the big one and cash in on the grand prize with the Rotary Club of Temiskaming Shores and Area Virtual Derby. The derby began on February 12 and will wrap up this coming weekend, open to all anglers in the Temiskaming district. The top prize is 50 per cent of the revenues generated from the derby, along with other donated prizes by merchants in the region. A participant need only download the FishDonkey app, scroll We’re working to ensure small businesses can keep down to Rotary Anglers and download. All fi sh caught during the derby are to be measured, photo- employing people and serving their communities now graphed and video recorded using the FishDonkey app. and when COVID-19 is behind us. Participants are encouraged to keep COVID-19 safety protocols in place at all times and abide by the Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary concerning limits and size of catch. Visit ontario.ca/COVIDsupport to apply The proceeds from the derby will be used to round out costs of the Rotary Club Splash Pad proposed for New Liskeard and other community work done by Rotary. For more information on the derby check out the Rotary Club Paid for by the Facebook page. Government of Ontario Page 8a WEEKENDER riday, ebruary 2 , 2021 Temagami boy making progress on health journey By Jamie Mountain self down. Elliot’s health issues began the serial casting procedure Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “It was even harder that only early on as he suffered a stroke wouldn’t be covered by the On- one parent was allowed in the at birth, causing Cerebral Palsy tario Health Insurance Plan, but TEMAGAMI – A young hospital with him,” the parents and a right Hemiplegia (limited recommended that the family Temagami boy is on his way to said. use of his right side.) reach out to local organizations living a life without an abun- “We had to spend two nights He had been undergoing Bo- to see if they would help with dance of limitations. at the hotel, because he was the tox injections for the last four covering the costs. Elliot Lacroix Belanger, sev- fi rst surgery of the day, and we years, but unfortunately they The family was looking at en, underwent tendon lengthen- were no longer working. three casts at $275 apiece for El- ing surgery on February 16 at have a family history of Malig- nant hyperthermia (where your Elliot’s foot brace also liott, along with the cost of trav- Health Sciences North in Sud- elling back and forth to North bury. blood boils under anaesthetic), wouldn’t fi t anymore because it so they wanted us to stay close was so tight around the leg. Bay to get the casts put on and “Elliot had to quarantine from taken off, which is a total of four by to make sure. We are 17 kilo- The orthopaedic and paediat- the sixth of February until the trips. metres short for the Northern ric teams believed Elliot would 16th of February, he needed to In order for all of the casting Health Travel Grant, so it does benefi t from serial casting to do a fi ve-hour pre-op and then a procedures to happen, a 50/50 not cover the hotel room.” help stretch the muscles. COVID swab, which he didn’t draw fundraiser was set up on The couple noted that Elliot’s FINANCIAL CONCERNS enjoy too much,” said Elliot’s the Jamie’s Army Facebook parents, Dan and Miranda La- surgery was conducted by a sur- The Lacroix Belangers said page, raising a total of $1,050 for croix Belanger, in an email mes- geon from the Children’s Hospi- that for seven years the family the family. Elliot Lacroix Belanger of sage to The Speaker. tal of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa has been steadily going back and “We weren’t expecting it to Temagami, 7, is on the road They noted that prior to his who came to Health Sciences forth to medical appointments blow up as much as it did, but we to recovery after undergoing surgery, Elliot was “very nerv- North in Sudbury to do the sur- and making it work fi nancially. are forever thankful,” the family tendon-lengthening surgery in ous and scared” and that he gery because of COVID-19 pre- However, the orthopaedic said of the Jamie’s Army efforts. his right leg on February 16. needed medication to calm him- cautions. team mentioned to them that “We also got many people (Supplied photo) sending us donations private- ly, as far (away) as Ohio. There was so much generosity from says Elliot will continue to have the people in our community and many follow-up appointments abroad, we can’t thank everyone and they have “great hope” that enough. When they say it takes a he will be able to fi t back into village to raise a child, we truly his brace, skates and boots, and know what it means.” be able to be a child without so On January 20 the family trav- many limitations. elled to North Bay to the Nipiss- They also say the support ing Orthopaedic Lab, where keeps rolling in for the family Elliot was supposed to be serial from Jamie’s Army, the purchas- casted. Instead, they say he was ing of the 50/50 tickets, various fi tted for a new ridged brace that donations, sharing of posts and he will need after the tendon getting their story out there, of- lengthening surgery. fering to bring them coffee or “Karen of the Orthopaedic whatever they need, offers of team decided it would be of our places to stay, simply reaching best interest not to do the serial out, sending thoughts and pray- casting, for a few reasons,” said ers, bringing get-well gifts, and Dan and Miranda. so much more. “If they were going to do the “We can’t begin to tell you surgery, they didn’t want him how much it means,” stressed casted beforehand, it’ll be too the parents. much on him. Secondly, if he “There are so many people to needs to self-isolate, the dates thank and you are all amazing.” wouldn’t work out, so they will They also noted that even CBC be post-surgery.” Canada reached out to the family MOVING FORWARD about Elliot’s health journey. After undergoing the tendon Elliot now is scheduled to lengthening surgery on February have a follow-up appointment 16, the Lacroix Belanger family on March 29 in hopes that he can take the cast off, see how the surgery went, and then he will be required to wear a ridged AFO brace. 117 Whitewood Ave. “Elliot is sore and it hurts to put pressure on his foot,” noted New Liskeard Dan and Miranda. 705•647•6848 “He’s fi nding it hard not be- ing able to play outside, have a normal shower, go to hockey, or walk properly.” Along with follow-up appoint- ments, the family says they also have out-of-town orthopaedic appointments and brace fi ttings, Botox injection appointments for Elliot’s right wrist, and an upcoming trip to Sick Kids Hos- pital in Toronto where they’re looking at fi ve trips or more in the month of March alone. “As always, any and all ap- pointments and updates get post-
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Tuesday After- at 705-648-5385 or the Green zone with the health Thursday, February 18, re- noon, February 16: message her on Face- unit, which allows a variety of sults featured some lop-sided Neil Loach over book. Dinner catered recreational events to restart. scores. C. Camsell pretty much Peter Bowman, Pe- by 28 On The Lake One week under our belt at ran L. Olsen off his scoreboard, ter Muraska over and prizes to follow. the Haileybury Curling Club while I. Horncastle nearly did Eugène Ménard, John Get a foursome togeth- (HCC), and it feels good. the same with M. Bonney, who Reinhardt over Donald er - friends, family, work col- Nationally, today (February managed to at least score a cou- Touzin. leagues for a fun night out. You Tuesday Open, Feb. 16: win- 24) is the halfway mark in the ple. Olsen was skunked. It was MIXED DRAW can also sign up individually, in ning skips were Wadge, Paquette, Scotties. The next couple of not pretty. Curler of the Day: D. The Mixed Draw picked up pairs or a threesome and we will from the last games played on Sayer. days are the traditional moving Robitaille. do our best to form teams. the pre-lockdown schedule. Thursday Men’s Night, Feb. 18: days as teams begin to look to- MEN’S DRAW Bring clean shoes, and arrive February 18 results: Out of Dana Loach over Gary Wadge, ward playoff berths. After an eight-week delay, the at the club pre-dressed in warm, Lockdown return to Thursday Allan Mathieu over Ryan Say- Whoever you are cheering fi rst Men’s Draw has come to a stretchy clothing since change Night mixed, and some barn- er, Algonquin Variety over Dan for, enjoy the return of live ac- close. rooms are unavailable. Brooms burners tonight. Little, Ron Campsall over Gerry tion. Results from February 17: and sliders are available. S. Hearn outfoxed P. Gordon, Paquette, Olivier Bonin-Ducha- FOR RENT AFTERNOON OPEN Several games went the distance C. Martin kowtowed to B. Culp, rme over Ray Gravline, Mario Anyone interested in renting CURLING tonight. P. Gordon thwarted B. A. MacLeod boar down on F. Léveillé over Ryan Ménard. The afternoon open curlers Culp, D. Willett smacked T. Menard-Dalley, and S. Ma- UPCOMING EVENTS the Horne Granite Centre lounge, will add a third draw to their Eckensviller, B. Terris nipped S. cLean bulled through S. Taylor. Ladies Night of Curling at curling surface or the arena sur- week on Wednesday afternoons McLean, and S. Hearn tripped C. Camsell and R. Hearn sheep- the Horne Granite: yes, we will face in the off season is welcome at 1:30 p.m. to make up for B. McMullan. ishly put off to a later date. be having Ladies Nights at the to contact the Horne Granite some lost time during the lock- Final Draw 1 Standings: B. Updated standings feature Horne Granite again this year! Curling Club at: 705-647-4422 down. Terris at 6-0-1, T. Eckensviller, S. McLean (7-0), S. Hearn ( Dates and sponsors to be an- or email coordinator@horne- Tuesday, February 16, results: P. Gordon, S. Hearn, D. Willett 5-2), T. Eckensviller (4-2), S. nounced soon - keep an eye out granite.com for more informa- Out of lockdown, into Green, at 4-3, S. McLean at 3-4, B. Taylor (4-3), a logjam of F. in The Speaker and on our Face- tion. and on the sheets. Life is great! McMullan 2-4-1, and B. Culp Menard-Dalley, A. MacLeod, L. Olsen hasn’t changed much rounds this out. and B. Culp at 3-4, C. Camsell and fell to an amazing last rock The next draw has been dis- (2-4), P. Gordon (2-5), and C. Temagami Family Health Team performance by M. Bonney, tributed. Extra copies are avail- Martin (1-6). Two nights left in Submitted by Ellen Ibey while C. Camsell had an open able from the bartenders. this draw, which ends March 4. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a chronic progressive eye disease characterized by a degeneration of the optic nerve. This can lead to serious vision loss if not detected and treated early. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in Canada. Who Gets Glaucoma? Glaucoma most often occurs in people over the age of 40. There is also a greater risk of developing glaucoma when you have diabetes, high blood pressure or a history of eye injuries. Will You Go Blind from Glaucoma? If diagnosed at an early stage, eyedrops and laser treatment can control glaucoma and little or no further vision loss should occur. If eyedrops are Rotary prescribed, they must be used always to control the eye pressure. If left untreated, peripheral vision is affected first, followed by central vision loss during late stages of the disease. Complete blindness may occur. ANGLERS How is Glaucoma Detected? A thorough eye examination is the first step to detecting glaucoma. Your optometrist will do a simple and painless procedure called tonometry during your routine eye exam, which measures the internal pressure of your eye. The Temiskaming District's first virtual How is Glaucoma Treated? fishing tournament. Join in on the fun Treatment will depend on the type, severity and progress of the disease. It cannot be cured, but it can be controlled with daily eyedrops. aser by downloading "Fish Donkey" from surgery is also an effective way to control glaucoma and maintain your remaining vision. the App Store or Google Play Store. In more complicated cases, surgery may be needed to completely bypass the eye’s natural drainage system. Once vision is lost due to glaucoma, it cannot be restored. This is why regular preventive eye exams with your optometrist are important. How Often Should You Have an Eye Exam? Most eye care professionals recommend a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years, depending on your age, risk factors and whether you currently wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. 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NOTICE – OVERNIGHT PARKING Effective November 1st, 2020 to March 31st, 2021 By-law No. 2008-069 prohibits the parking of vehicles on municipal streets or City-owned parking lots between the hours of City Bulletin 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Thank you for your cooperation. or further information contact the y law fficer at . Temiskaming Shores Public Library Council and Committee MEETINGS NOTICE TO PUBLIC E SE I ES I EE The library will continue to be open for Contactless Pickup service only for Provincial Offences Office is closed to the public. Monday, March 8, 2021 – 12:00 noon the month of February, with a planned Open to the Public date of March 1, 2021. Note: In person courts remain cancelled until further notice. ou will be Please call the library at 705-647-4215 or check our Facebook page or website (To be determined - Virtual or In-Person at 325 Farr Drive) advised of your next court date in writing. Please do not attend City Hall at www.temisklibrary.com for more information. E E I I EE or Northern College in irkland ake for your court dates. Monday, March 8, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. We now offer online payments at www.temiskamingshores.ca/poa. ibrary Hours for Contactless Pickup Service (To be determined - Virtual or In-Person at 325 Farr Drive) Payments will also continue to be accepted by telephone at 705-672- Mondays: 10-4 By appointment For further information contact elly Conlin 3221, email at poa temiskamingshores.ca or by fax to 705-672-3200 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 12-6 By appointment 705-672-3363 xt. 4116 or kconlin temiskamingshores.ca or can be left in the drop box at the front entrance of City Hall, 325 Farr Fridays and Saturdays: 10-4 By appointment E I EE I Drive, Haileybury. Contactless Pickup Service Tuesday, March 2, 2021 6:00 p.m. - 325 Farr Drive f you currently have a suspended driver s license, your fine can be Our Contactless Pickup Service continues to be available throughout the month E I EE I paid at Service Ontario located at 280 Armstrong Street, New iskeard, of February. Call the library at 705-647-4215, email us at info temisklibrary.com Tuesday, March 16, 2021 6:00 p.m. - 325 Farr Drive Ontario or 10 Government Road ast, irkland ake, Ontario or pay or use our online catalogue at www.temisklibrary.com to order your items, and Due to physical distancing measures during COVID-19, individuals online at serviceontario.ca arrange come by to pick them up while you are out for your essential shopping. wishing to attend Council meetings to observe the proceedings, must An Order made by the Chief ustice pursuant to s. 85 extending time- A staff member will call to book an appointment when your items are ready. pre-register with the ler s ffice at ext. , as lines for applying for reopenings s. , when a fine is due s. and Not sure what you want Call us for help All returned items will be quarantined seating is limited. Only those individuals registered to attend the when a fine goes into default s. is in effect until ebruary th, 2021. before being put back on the shelf. Remember that it is still mandatory to wear a Council meeting will be permitted, and face coverings/ masks and If you do not respond by February 26th, 2021 you may be deemed face mask when picking up your books, and you must have your library card for COVID-19 screening are required. not to dispute the charge and a justice may enter a conviction for the identification. Residents are encouraged to watch the live-streamed meeting on the offence. re verdue mail otification City’s Facebook page. In addition, the open portion of the meetings, ou may verify the status of your ticket at: https://www.justiceservices. he ibrary has subscribed to the re verdue mail otification service through will be recorded and available for public viewing on the City’s web- jus.gov.on.ca/POA/screens/poa/POASC001.xhtml our library system. f you have an email on file with us, you will receive an email page following the meeting. reminding you that your items are due, one day before they are due. If you would QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD PROCEDURE SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 2021 like to be signed up for this service, simply contact the library at 705-647-4215 In consideration of the current COVID-19 pandemic and prevailing The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores offers a variety and ensure your email address is up to date in our files. public health orders limiting large public gatherings of people within of summer employment opportunities for both secondary and post Book Return Drop Box indoor public spaces, and requirements for physical distancing secondary students. Don’t forget to continue returning your items to the library when you are out and between persons, in-person attendance at Council meetings may be limited and/or restricted from time-to-time. ifeguard/Swim Instructors about doing your essential shopping It is really important to receive our items Parks abourers back in the library so they can be quarantined and go out to the next person on uestion and Answer Periods during a regular meeting of Council Marina Attendant the list. The library’s drop box is located on the parking lot side of the building. If are an opportunity for members of the Public to submit questions an item is too large for the Drop Box, please call or email to arrange a drop off pertaining to an item on the Agenda, or the business of Council. Cemetery abourers time. Members of the public who wish to submit questions to Council at a Building/Property Maintenance abourer Regular Council Meeting during a Declared mergency, may submit Public Works General abourers Snowshoes, walking poles, backpacks and games and puzzles in writing or via email to [email protected]. The The library has a wide variety of materials other than books and movies to help Applications can be found on our website: www.temiskamingshores.ca keep everyone occupied while staying at home. Snowshoes, walking poles questions received will be read aloud and responded to during the uestion and Answer Periods. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES ARE TO BE and backpacks are great for winter outdoors activities. The backpacks come SUBMITTED TO: equipped with information about outdoor activities to do in the area, trail maps, a mailed questions will be received until the second uestion and Answer Period. uestions received after this time, will not be read Shelly ubyck, Director of Corporate Services bird guide and a compass. The snowshoes are very popular right now, so be sure City of Temiskaming Shores to call well in advance to reserve a pair We also have a wide variety of games aloud at the Meeting. Note: Correspondence sent to the Mayor and Council may be included in a Council agenda/package, and become Box 2050 Haileybury, ON P0 1 0 and puzzles to entertain while indoors. All of our items are quarantined for 72 mail: [email protected] hours before being made available for checkout again. part of the public record. Comments or questions submitted via the City of Temiskaming Shores DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Ontario Provincial Parks Day Pass ending Program Facebook page, will not be considered, and the moderator of the live- March 12, 2021 at 4:30pm Ontario Parks has provided three free vehicle day-use permits for members streamed Meeting may remove any and all comments. of the Temiskaming Shores Public ibrary so they can enjoy using its network PLEASE NOTE: In order to apply for a summer student position, you For further information, contact ogan Belanger of provincial parks. The pass is for day use entry for all occupants of a vehicle must currently be enrolled in full-time studies and returning to full- 705-672-3363 xt. 4136 or lbelanger temiskamingshores.ca (excludes buses). Be sure to check the Ontario Parks website for up-to-date time studies in the fall of 2021. All applicants must also complete an information on their COVID-19 protocols. The ibrary also has backpacks, application form and submit said application by the above noted date. snowshoes, walking poles and books on hiking and camping to complete your AGE FRIENDLY/GET ACTIVE PROGRAMS (all programs are free) trip Monday - Beginner Line Dancing (registration required) 10:30am, The City of Temiskaming Shores appreciates the interest of all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Riverside Place N Here’s what you need to know The City of Temiskaming Shores is an equal opportunity employer that Ladies Pickleball 12:30pm, New iskeard Community Hall ou are advised to consult the Ontario Parks website at http://www. provides equality of opportunity for employment without discrimination, ontarioparks.com/ for important information about park locations, visits, hours Tuesday – Women’s Exercise Group (registration required) 9:00am, consistent with The Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of of operation, and closures so you can plan your visit accordingly. Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena, Haileybury Temiskaming Shores is committed to providing accommodations in all Provincial Park Passes can be checked out for 7 days. (Feb. 23) Coffee Hour (presentation from Temiskaming Art Gallery) parts of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, we will work 2:00pm, Open Studio ibre, Haileybury with you to meet your needs. There is a limit of one pass per library card. Wednesday – (Feb. 24) Coffee Hour (presentation from Temiskaming Art ou may place a hold to reserve your pass in order to plan for trips. RECREATION UPDATE Gallery) 10:30am, Riverside Place, N The pass entitles one vehicle to enter any provincial park subject to park Facilities Public Skating 12:30pm, Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena, N regulations. All City of Temiskaming Shores recreation facilities including arenas, Pickleball 6:30pm, New iskeard Community Hall Overdue fees for late returns and replacement fees for lost passes will apply. halls and the PFC are open to the public. Thursday – Women’s Exercise Group (registration required) 8:45am, All PFC memberships have been reactivated. All users will need The program is part of the Healthy Parks Healthy People initiative, which Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena, Haileybury to pre-book their workout and pool time when the PFC reopens. aims to make it more affordable for people to enjoy provincial parks. For more information on the program, visit http://www.ontarioparks.com/hphp Intermediate Line Dancing (registration required) 10:45am, Shelley Pre-book by contacting the PFC at 647-5709 or by emailing pfc Hertbert-Shea Memorial Arena, Haileybury temiskamingshores.ca Relax with an eBook or Audiobook Pickleball 12:30pm, New iskeard Community Hall Outdoor rinks and the skating path at the Waterfront Pool and Fitness With your library card, access thousands of ebooks and audiobooks on Centre are open, weather dependent. Overdrive. Download titles to borrow for 14 days. Items are automatically Friday – Ladies Pickleball 8:45am, New iskeard Community Hall Public Skating 12:30pm, Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena, N City of Temiskaming Shores Facility Screening returned so there are no late fees Go to the library website at www.temisklibrary. Starting February 16th, everyone who enters a city facility is required com and click on the OverDrive button. CITY INVOICE ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS to fill out the electronic ovid screening and contact tracing form. Interactive Fun for Children on the resources page of our website For your convenience, the City website has a Payment Portal located on the home Simply use your phone to scan the R code at the front door and Designed for children -3, PebbleGo Animals, Science and Dinosaurs has fun answer a few simple uestions. You can also fill out the form by going page providing you with an online payment option. information, videos, and pictures for children. The easy to navigate site allows to www.temiskamingshores.ca/covid19form/ children to learn about a variety of topics. ogin with your library card. www.temiskamingshores.ca Memorial Bench and Tree Program Click on the Payment Portal located in the bottom right corner of the home page If your children want to read, TumbleBookLibrary Online is a great place to go Applications for the City of Temiskaming Shores’ Memorial Bench and and follow the instructions. The online collection of ebooks are suited for children in grades -6 and both Tree program are now being accepted. eave a lasting memory of a nglish and French books are available. xisting children’s books are animated NOTE: yment t l nn t be utili ed t m e yment loved one by having a bench installed or tree planted in their name. and have audio narration. The collection includes favorites such as The Paper Tax Payments made in the Payment Portals will be refunded to the taxpayer and a This is a great way to make a low-cost, lasting impact to our community. th Bag Princess by Robert Munsch, Diary of a Worm, How I Became a Pirate, Miss 25 service fee will be applied to the tax account. Applications are being accepted until April 15 and the application form with instructions is available at www.temiskamingshores.ca/recreation/ Malarkey Doesn’t ive in Room 10, One Duck Stuck, as well as fairy tales such For inquiries regarding these matters, please contact the Corporate Services as ack and the Beanstalk and Old Mother Hubbard. se your library card to log Department at 672-3363 or email to finance temis amingshores.ca in. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN earn Something New NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS The Hobbies and Crafts Reference Centre offers detailed how-to instructions Inte im ill have been mailed out. BEFORE ENTERING FACILITY and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast with The installments for the 2021 interim tax bill are due: 1. Scan QR Code with your articles, videos, and more Subjects Include: Arts and crafts, Collecting, Home nd y t nd nd y y t and garden, Indoor recreation, and ids’ crafts. Have your 14 digit library card camera (form is also available our 2021 interim bill is based on 50 of the 2020 taxes. number ready to log in and start crafting at temiskamingshores.ca/ Taxes can be paid in person at: covid19form) Want to brush up on a language or learn a new one Mango Languages Online 325 Farr Drive in Haileybury 2. Complete entire form 3. If you answer yes to any teaches actual conversation skills for over 50 languages. With helpful feedback, or mailed to: you can learn at your pace, wherever you are. Create an account with your screening questions you may P.O. Box 2050 Haileybury ON P0 1 0 library card. NOT enter Drop Boxes are located at: Find these resources and more at www.temisklibrary.com. 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury (City Hall) 77 Wellington, New iskeard (Pool Fitness Centre) ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF TEMISKAMING SHORES Please contact the Taxation Department for alternative payment options The City of Temiskaming Shores has received reports of frozen water services within our distribution system due to the recent cold temperatures. (online banking, pre-authorized plans) If you have had a frozen water service issue in the past there is a For inquiries regarding your tax bill, please contact City Hall at 672-3363 For more information go to www.temiskamingshores. potential risk for freezing at this time. As a result, the Public Works Dept. or email to finance temis amingshores.ca ca/covid19/ is requesting that you run your cold water, until further notice, with the ow being the approximate diameter of a pencil. F e mati all ite t The ity Temi ami g h e We thank you for your cooperation. Should you have any questions contact the Public Works Department at 705-647-6220. Hailey y i it e ite temi ami g h e a riday, ebruary 2 , 2021 WEEKENDER Page 11a
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MAKING IGLOOS What to do during a winter pandemic? Make a brightly coloured igloo is what Alicia Farrow (left) and her mother Susan Farrow did along with extended family members at their Harley Township home. Farrow moved home during the pandemic with her husband and kids and the highlight over the winter for them was the building of the igloo. “It was a great way to bring joy during these challenging times,” said Susan Farrow in an online message to The Speaker. (Supplied photo) Social
Expansion tapped gatherings can T:15" for Whiskeyjack have deadly TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – A Temiskaming Shores beer maker is expanding, with help from FedNor. The federal funding agency for Northern Ontario has made a re- payable investment of $143,537 in Whiskeyjack Beer Co. consequences. It’s helping the fledgling enterprise scale up and establish a microbrewery and agri-tourism destination in downtown Hailey- bury. Funding was announced by Terry Sheehan, Liberal MP for Sault Ste. Marie and the parliamentary secretary to the minister respon- sible for FedNor, at a virtual press conference February 11. Sheehan said the funding is assisting with the purchase and in- stallation of specialty equipment and the completion of indoor renovations to the brewery and taproom. The new facility will allow the company to do small-batch brew- ing on-site to supply its new tasting room, entertainment venue and existing licensees. Sheehan said the expansion is expected to help create three new full-time positions and up to five part-time jobs.
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