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At the 100 Women Who Care Temiskaming Shores and More meeting held on November 25, $11,000 was raised for The Salvation Army Coats for Kids campaign. Presenting the money to the Salvation Army Temiskaming Community Church on December 1 from the left are committee members Norma Hughes, Kim Peters, Sylvie Lavictoire (who nominated Coats for Kids), Donna Desmarais, Lois Weston-Bernstein, Coats for Kids volunteer Gail Moore, Salvation Army Lieutenants April and Brandon Keeping, 100 Women committee members Laurie Wilson, Tarra Corneil, Michele Lamoureux and Lois Forget. In just over a year the 100 Women have given close to $50,000 back to the community. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen) Warm donation 100 Women raises $11,000 for Coats for Kids Sue Nielsen ganization raised $11,000 for most votes amongst the mem- Salvation Army Temiskaming them,” he said in an email in- Speaker Reporter the Salvation Army Coats for bers. Church pastor Brandon Keep- terview. Kids program. Coats for Kids is adminis- ing. Keeping mentioned they TEMISKAMING SHORES —No- Two other groups nominat- tered by the Salvation Army “They are a force for good in were still trying to fi gure out vember’s 100 Women Who Care Temiskaming Shores and ed for the fundraising monies Temiskaming Community the community and through how to administer the pro- More fundraiser will help chil- at the November 25 meeting Church in New Liskeard. their regular meetings and gram, while being COVID-19 dren stay warm this winter. were the Temiskaming Nordic “As for the 100 Women Who donations so many people are compliant, when they received During the fi rst virtual meet- Ski Club and the Royal Cana- Care, what can I say? They are being helped. This Coats for news of the 100 Women dona- ing of the new fundraising sea- dian Legion Branch 33 with people who are ready to walk Kids implementation could tion. son, held November 25, the or- Coats for Kids winning the the walk and talk the talk,” said not have happened without Continued on 3a
THE 1B TEMISKAMING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 DID YOU GET The Speaker THIS WEEK? SPEAKER Here are some of the stories in our December 9 edition… Paiement Place? Earlton here has een an pta e in cases o the corona ir s in the emis aming region with confi rmation o o r new cases. Recreation Centre to be angero s winter roa con itions on ighway ha e people won ering i roa maintenance is slip sli ing away. renamed By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
EARLTON – The Earlton Recreation Centre will go by a new name next he emis aming ospital is a ing more e s as occ pancy rates soar. year. Armstrong Township councillor Kevin Léveillé was approached by a resident who felt the town should rename the arena in honour of the Paiement brothers, Rosaire and Wilf, hil ren playing with yo yos is seen as a character il ing e ercise at t. atric chool in o alt. TIERED ACTION who are from Earlton and went The Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association Tier 2 Photografi ks U15 team took on the Kirkland Lake Devils in a fast paced on to play in the National Hockey affair November 29 at the Shelley Herbert Shea Memorial Arena in Haileybury. Cody Twiner initiates a fast breakout from his end League (NHL). with the puck during the game that saw the Kirkland Lake squad prevail 14-10. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen) Léveillé then brought a motion before council to change the name of the arena, with the idea of passing amily isp te on ear slan res lte in the ntario ro incial olice eing calle to assist the ear slan olice er ice. the renaming endeavour on to the recently formed Centennial Committee to unveil the new name Time to play as part of the township’s centennial Cubs return to Great North U18 action celebrations next year. Sue Nielsen But if the centennial celebrations emagami is ringing in the holi ay season with a n m er o esti e e ents esigne to cele rate comm nity an hristmas. Speaker Reporter don’t happen next year as planned, Léveillé noted at the November 25 TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was a different looking hockey game with new rules NEW LISKEA regular meeting that the renaming because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it offered the same excitement. RD responsibility would come back to The New Liskeard Cubs of the Great North Triple A U18 League returned to competitive play against the Trappers at council and “we’ll see what we do Memorial Gardens in North Bay on Saturday, December 5. with it at that time.” he Englehart lic i rary contin es to rea into the pan emic y o ering A series of four games were played as part of a month-long mini season in which two teams from each Great North When it came to getting approval organization face off with pandemic protocols in place. from the honourees to rename the arena after them, Léveillé questioned if council would need Vol. 115 – No. 44 to get it in writing. Clerk-treasurer Amy Vickery- c r si e pic p to its patrons. Menard responded that it would be TTSSV prepares for season with pandemic protocols best that they get a written letter. Just add snow! Continued on 8b “I’m asking because I’ve been in
Sue Nielsen contact with one of them and he THE THE TEMISKAMING Speaker Reporter said ‘yes, but under this condition’ but it’s not really a big deal,” said • Temagami s youth advisory committee is changing its age re uirements to include LORRAIN VALLEY — Tri-Town Ski and is noted in an email interview the club Léveillé. was considering software to do all the Snowboard Village volunteers are Council then passed a motion quietly working behind the scenes in online booking/paying but it was prov- that the Recreation Centre would she explained. Earlton to honour (H.S.T. included) preparation for another fun fi lled win- ing to be too costly to implement. be renamed after Rosaire and Wilf $1.75 per single copy ter of skiing, snowboarding, tubing and “We’ve learnt most of the hills in As the club continues to tweak its Paiement. pandemic protocols, they remind peo- hockey legends snowshoeing. Northern Ontario aren’t going that Rosaire Paiement, 75, played in 1B WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 people n er the age o . route,” she said. ple about an early bird registration. 190 regular-season NHL games All they need now is a good base of snow to complete their plans. The club has a ticket window that Those who purchase a ski or snow- with the Philadelphia Flyers and www.northernontario.ca SPEAKER board membership by December 18 While mindful of COVID-19 protocols, they will utilize so people can purchase Vancouver Canucks, amassing 48 plans are being put into place to allow for lift passes with minimal contact. will receive a free tubing membership goals and 52 assists. registrations, lift passes and rental options. “We will also be working on some valued at $150. Wilf Paiement, 65, suited up in TTSSV vice president Lorna Desmara- ways to reduce congestion in the rent- Desmarais says the TTSSV will be pro- 946 regular-season NHL games lans to t rn the ormer ailey ry lic chool into apartments is a lesson eing al area through email requests for rent- viding more information to its mem- with the Kansas City Scouts, als and pre booking/paying for lessons, bers and potential members in the Colorado Rockies, Toronto Maple but the fi nal plan is not confi rmed yet,” coming days and weeks concerning Leafs, Quebec Nordiques, New pandemic protocols and information York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres and Uptick people need to have a fun season out- Pittsburgh Penguins, registering n erta en y a local e eloper. side on the slopes. 356 goals and 458 assists. He then added 18 goals and 17 in cases assists in 69 playoff games. Temiskaming COVID-19 Earlton s aiement rothers will e hono re y rmstrong ownship when the arena is name a ter count rises the district’s 22nd, was also Diane Johnston reported on the weekend and Speaker Reporter then deemed resolved. The them. individual had had symptoms TEMISKAMING SHORES – The for a while before being confi rmation of four new cases tested, explained Ryan Peters, of COVID-19 in Temiskaming the health unit’s program on the weekend isn’t surprising, manager. DECKING THE HALLS IN TEMAGAMI says the district’s acting RISING NUMBERS Christmas Ornaments Galore was the theme of the Christmas craft session at the Temagami Train he ew is ear s hoc ey team are ac on the ice playing a mo ifi e game n er JPL Storageprotocols or the is month Growing! medical offi cer of health. In light of increasing case Station December 5. Temagami children Elliot Belanger, 7, and his sister Seija, 6, and other area It doesn’t change public numbers provincially and in children were guided through the creation of Christmas ornaments for the holiday season Saturday. health advice to wear masks, Northern Ontario, Corneil said Laura Irvine is pictured here helping Elliot and Seija. The event was hosted by Living Temagami. (Staff physically distance, and limit it was likely just a matter of photo by Darlene Wroe) the number of close contacts, time before there were more said Dr. Glenn Corneil in a local cases. o ecem er. phone interview earlier this It’s why health offi cials week. have been reinforcing public Glare ice NowJPL offeringJPL Storage the best isisof Growing! bothGrowing! worlds! On December 5, the health messaging that, despite the unit confi rmed a new case, the local status of COVID-19, Highway 11 conditions raiseand questions Latchford. The Temisk- district’s 19th. 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Highway 11 between Temagami and froze, creating glare ice the Ontario Provincial Police and the second reported Corneil said people are and North Bay November 28 conditions. responded to two collisions hospitalization in the district. typically most contagious in has Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP The resulting impact on on Highway 11, police report. 425 474 “We’ve been not only the 48 hours before the onset John Vanthof and others asking traffi c was two accidents and There were no injuries, they say. The contractor arrived on the training for this, we’ve been of symptoms and then ten for answers. dozens of tractor-trailers and Continued on 13a doing mock drills and that days after symptoms develop. They want to see more pa- other vehicles stranded on the McKay Clements Brazeau kind of thing to try and keep The public should assume trols, with more focus on the highway between Temagami ourselves sharp,” said hospital there’s more COVID-19 in the area between Temagami and CEO Mike Baker. community than they’re aware Drive Blvd., On December 6, the health of, he said. unit advised that two more Letting down one’s guard Temiskaming Hospital COVID-19 cases had been – particularly with respect JPLSTORAGE.CA New confi rmed, one in the Kirkland to masks, distancing and in- Haileybury Lake area and the other in the person contacts – “increases OK’d for moreCOVID,” said Baker beds in a phone interview ear- Englehart area. one’s chance of inadvertently lier this week. CPA, CA, CFP CFP, B.Sc. (Fin) Liskeard Both individuals, numbers catching COVID.” Diane Johnston “We have already been running four beds Robert A. Nicholls, Ivan Dewar Erik Nicholls, OPTIONS, 20 and 21 on the tally of local TESTING Speaker Reporter that have been unfunded by the government 705-647-4519 • 705-471-6161 “If people are symptomatic, cases, were reported to be TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Hos- because we’re so full, so that will help us offset please stay home while self-isolating and the source pital will be adding up to 10 more beds as it those expenses,” he said. SOLUTIONS 474 Brazeau Blvd., New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 reaching out to get tested. The additional capacity is designated for of their exposure is under struggles with high occupancy rates. That’s the only way to know investigation. Hospital CEO Mike Baker welcomed the ap- alternate-level-of-care (ALC) transition beds. 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CORRECTION Major Edward James Gibson Holland (VC) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross for his service in the Second Boer War in South Africa. He later served as postmaster in Cobalt. Incorrect information appeared in the December 4 Weekender. The Weekender apologizes for the error and any confusion it may have caused.
TRAINING TIME A dusting of snow on the ground didn’t prevent Temiskaming Running Club members Ben Drainville (left) and Patrick Paquette from doing half-marathon training sessions along the New Liskeard waterfront on November 29. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen) Elk Lake set to host Santa Claus Parade By Jamie Mountain er, bicycle, tractor, etc.) can hasn’t yet been confi rmed, Lev- Local Journalism Initiative Reporter sign-up and take part in the pa- eille noted that the rec commit- rade. tee has extended the length of ELK LAKE – The annual Santa “Preparations are ongoing the route this year so that more Claus Parade in Elk Lake is get- and going smoothly,” said Lev- people can watch the proceed- ting ready to roll. ings from the comfort of their The fun Christmas event is set eille in an online interview. own homes. for Sunday, December 20, be- “(There are) no COVID ef- “The route is still being ginning at 6 p.m. and this year’s fects on the parade. Floats worked out but the parade is theme is “Deck Your Wheels.” normally consist of families to start at Elk Lake Eco Centre Elk Lake Recreation Commit- and this year will be the same, parking lot and proceed around tee chair Josee Leveille noted or everyone (should) be from town, trying to do all streets that anyone with decked-out within their bubble.” so people can watch the pa- wheels (car, truck, four-wheel- While the exact parade route rade from the comfort of their home,” she explained. “Viewing should be from the comfort of people’s homes due 117 Whitewood Ave. to the route being changed. For New Liskeard the dead-end streets the parade can’t accommodate, we’ve 705•647•6848 asked people to park some- where and view from the com- fort of their vehicles.” Leveille added that the rec committee’s goal with the pa- rade is “to brighten everyone’s spirits” and that they hope the community will do its best to support the committee this holi- day season. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best fl oats, including $75 for fi rst place, a second-place prize of $50 while $25 will be given to the third-place fi nisher. To register your fl oat for the SUZANNE OTHMER* MARC MARTIN* JOSÉE SALMOND JEREMY OTHMER BRO ER O RECOR BRO ER Courtier immobilier S ES REPRESENT TI E S ES REPRESENT TI E parade you can reach Leveille at gent Immobilier (c) 05-6 6- 99 (c) 05-6 -5166 (c) 05-6 -165 (c) 05-6 -26 5 marcmartin royallepage.ca oseesalmond royallepage.ca eremyothmer royallepage.ca J&S Variety (705-678-2246) or suzanneothmer royallepage.ca by calling 705-648-5164. riday, ecember , 2020 WEEKENDER Page 3a
ART AND ARTISANS Leia Weaver and her 20-month-old son Oliver Petrov were waiting in line to visit the November 27 Noel Market held at Open Studio Libre in Haileybury. Village Noel Temiskaming handed out tiny homemade Christmas stockings to each visitor, while the various artisan vendors at the market offered homemade items just in time for the holiday season. Organized and supported by the Temiskaming Art Gallery, there is one more Friday evening event this week from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on December 11. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen) LEADING THE WAY 100 Women raises $11,000 The month of November was warmer than normal in the Temiskaming region which prompted people to be outside walking, running and enjoying the mild weather. Cavan for Coats for Kids Laferriere was running with his dogs Opal and Joe on a mild Continued from A Front of two for a total of 146 com- If for whatever reason some- Monday morning, November 30, in Haileybury. (Staff photo by “In this instance, Coats for munity-minded women. one has missed sending in Sue Nielsen) Kids came about because of “You are never too young or their November donation they the generous donation of too old to make a difference, can still do so by etransfer to e aga i a il Healt ea $11,000 from 100 Women Who just ask our youngest mem- 100wwctemshores@gmail. Submitted by Ellen Ibey Care Temiskaming. We would bers aged 22 and our most com or by brining your contri- never want to see a child go senior member at 96 years bution to Active 1 Source for Growing Crisis of Prescription Drug Abuse without.” young,” noted Wilson. Sports in New Liskeard. DID YOU KNOW... By partnering with area • Canadians have become the second-largest consumers of schools the Salvation Army has set up an online application on prescription narcotics and other controlled substances per capita in the CJTT FM website for local the world, according to the International Narcotics Control Board. needy families seeking help • 16,364 apparent opioid-related deaths occurred between January 2016 from the program. The dead- and March 2020 in Canada line to apply is December 11 at • In 2020, between January and March, 1,018 deaths occurred, of noon. which 96% were accidental (unintentional). It is important to note, only referrals from the schools will • Between January 2016 and March 2020, 20,523 opioid-related poisoning be accepted as the capacity hospitalizations occurred in Canada (excluding Quebec). for open-ended applications is • In 2020, between January and March, there were 1,067 hospitalizations not possible at this time. due to opioid-related poisoning, of which 64% were accidental Keeping said they will begin (unintentional). to shop for the coats locally • The province of Ontario recorded more than 1500 deaths from opioid and then they should be able to hand out the coats, snow- related causes in 2019. pants and boots to those reg- istered by December 18 at the More than 4,560 suspected opioid-related overdoses occurred between latest. January and March 2020 based on available Emergency Medical Services “We anticipate the need is data from nine provinces and territories. greater than normal as we have seen the need for food Patients seeking narcotic medications are a big problem in many hospital and other assistance increase emergency rooms. Many patients are presenting to the ER wanting refills as well,” he said. — the reason being lost or stolen pills, but another common excuse is, “I Not only are the 100 Wom- en exceeding their fundraising accidentally spilled my pills down the toilet.” Prescription of narcotics is goals of $10,000 at each meet- restricted in many Emergency Rooms across the province. ing, but also they are attracting new members as their fund- If you are an individual who is prescribed narcotics for chronic pain raising machine continues to management, it is imperative that you have your prescriptions renewed benefit not-for-profit groups in by your primary care provider rather than the Emergency Room. It is South Temiskaming. your responsibility as a patient to make an appointment with your provider And to date, they have gift- Ancienne fumeuse to have your prescription(s) renewed before they run out. ed not-for-profit groups in Temiskaming upwards of "As a nurse, I recognized «À titre d’infirmière, je Be an active member of your health care team! the health problems reconnaissais les problèmes $50,000 in one year. associated with smoking." de santé associés au tabagisme.» “We are extremely pleased to welcome 12 new members to this group of amazing women,” said chairperson Laurie Wilson in an email interview. The group boasts 120 indi- 17 O’Connor Drive, P.O. Box 98, Temagami, ON P0H 2H0 1-866-747-4305 Tel: 705.569.3244 Fax: 705.569.2610 vidual members and 13 teams Page 4a WEEKENDER riday, ecember , 2020
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How to reach us... Editorial 705-647-6791 Arrive Toll Free: 1-800-461-8751 The givers Fax 705-647-9669 “We make a living by what we get, but we up for others by donating their hard earned Email: make a life by what we give.” Sir Winston dollars to various causes in our area, but alive Speed kills. [email protected] Churchill there are those who are working behind www.northernontario.ca We know there have It’s been said many times, and in many the scenes volunteering their time to help been issues with vehi- LOIS PERRY ways, Temiskaming is known for its gen- as well. General Manager ext. 224 erosity and welcoming spirit. Without volunteers many of the services cles speeding on Lake- Cell 705-648-5337 And judging by the actions of so many and groups in our region would not exist shore Road between loisperry@ Haileybury and New northernontario.ca in our communities, Temiskaming can be and we thank each and every volunteer. rightly known as a region of givers. Giving back to your community never Liskeard. ALAN ROY And Highway 11 re- Sales Manager ext. 225 Examples of generosity include the goes out of fashion and it refl ects back on speaker.al@ CJTT FM Christmas Wish Campaign rais- you as a person, but also the greater com- mains a perilous place northernontario.ca ing a record $95,663, the Bikers Reunion munity. for travel during winter ARIANNA CLASSIFIEDS/ giving back $120,000 to the community The art of giving back is called philan- months when roads are CIRCULATION through the Temiskaming Hospital and thropy and philanthropic work helps all ice covered. ext. 227 or 228 the Community Cancer Care program, facets of a community from personal hap- Let’s all slow down, classifieds@ northernontario.ca the 100 Women Who Care Temiskaming piness to increased commerce. stay safe, avoid drinking Shores and More gifting $53,000 in one Hats off to the givers, the volunteers and and drugs while behind STEVEN LAROCQUE Editor ext. 239 year, North On Tap giving money to area the organizations working unselfi shly to the wheel, pay attention speaker.steve@ food banks, and on and on. make a brighter life here in Temiskaming. to the road and arrive northernontario.ca Not only are countless people stepping Thank you and stay well! alive at our destinations. DIANE JOHNSTON Reporter ext. 241 speaker.diane@ northernontario.ca W is for wonder SUE NIELSEN “Go out, go out I beg you, and taste the beauty of the wild. Sue Reporter ext. 246 Behold the miracle of the earth, with all the wonder of a child.” Unknown Nielsen speaker.sue@ northernontario.ca At the beginning of the week, fl y away to visit loved ones or mill we all get caught up in. I stopped pounding on my key- escape to warmer climates. It’s important to get out of DARLENE WROE board long enough to listen to a Birds don’t exist to teach us our comfort zones and there’s forest never ceases to amaze Reporter ext. 240 speaker.darlene@ bird’s call. things but that’s what they’ve no more perfect time to learn me. northernontario.ca It was a joyful sound, a bird done for centuries. about nature, or knitting, or A UK poll says a third of likely sitting in the oak trees If we take just a few minutes running or playing a musical in- adults have taken an interest in JAMIE MOUNTAIN, LJI Reporter ext. 242 just outside my Speaker win- each day to really look around strument than now. nature since the pandemic’s ar- speaker.jamie@ dow. us, we will come away with a To cultivate my sense of won- rival. northernontario.ca I had received a link for sense of wonder. der I look up at the sky, I listen So my strategy during the a round-trip Easter fl ight to And a sense of wonder is for birdsong (sharper at dawn or pandemic is to cultivate more Glasgow from my daughter. If needed to stay positive and con- dusk), I fully expand my lungs “awe” moments into my daily I was smart and it was possible, nected to our surroundings in when outside, I observe chil- routine. I’d book that fl ight for the scant these challenging times. dren playing and laughing and Just recently I watched two 18 Wellington St., price of $800. Life isn’t a bed of roses, we I try to do something for some- eagles sitting on a branch vocal- South, New Liskeard But my mind is in pandemic all know that, and I don’t have one else. izing their wildness to each oth- 705-647-6791 mode and air travel is not do- rose coloured glasses on. We live in one of the most er and I was in complete awe. Toll Free: 1-800-461-8751 able at this time. However, I try to view my beautiful regions in Ontario. In the darkness of winter and Fax 705-647-9669 In the meantime I take com- surroundings with astonish- You don’t have to die to expe- with the limitations of the pan- Email: fort in hearing and seeing the ment and wonder and stay open rience heaven, just take a good demic, our lives are made of the [email protected] birds knowing they can fl y free- to learning about anything and look around. things we pay attention to. www.northernontario.ca ly anywhere they wish. everything. Standing beneath a 300-year- Have an awesome week ev- Oh how we all wish we could Work, eat, sleep, is a tread- old white pine in an old growth eryone! riday, ecember , 2020 WEEKENDER Page 5a Letter to the Editor Shop Eat Play An open letter to
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You might win a $20 gift certificate ON THE SPOT! Page 6a WEEKENDER riday, ecember , 2020 Northeastern Catholic board acclaims chair, This holiday vice-chair TIMMINS (Special/Staff) – season needs There’s been a change in the top spots around the region’s English Catholic school board to be different. table. At a recent meeting of the Northeastern Catholic District The safest way to celebrate indoors is School Board, Fred Salvador only with the people who live in your Jr. of Timmins was acclaimed board chair for the coming year. home. People who live alone can get Salvador, who had served as together only with one other home. the board’s vice-chair, succeeds Timmins trustee Glenn Sheculski. Gatherings with friends and extended “It is my prayer that as FRED SALVADOR JR. family can carry an increased risk of we approach 2021, and with recent announcements about a getting and spreading COVID-19. potential vaccine for COVID-19 being approved, we can all Consider celebrating outdoors or return to a little more normalcy virtually with others that are not part within our school community,” said Salvador in a news release. of your household. He said he’s looking forward to working with all trustees to Know the gathering limits in your area ensure that the board provides “the very best Catholic before you choose to entertain with education for all of the students family and friends indoors. Indoor and families that we represent.” Joining him as vice-chair gatherings are not permitted in is Kapuskasing trustee Denis DENIS LINCEZ regions in Grey-Lockdown. Lincez, who too was acclaimed. For all gatherings with anyone FedNor supporting you do not live with: • maintain 2 metres physical distance Timiskaming, Cochrane TIMMINS (Staff/Special) – NEOnet chair Gerard Bruneau FedNor has announced more in a news release. • wear a face covering than $3.5 million for two North- Northern College, mean- eastern Ontario organizations while, was given $1.2 million • avoid potlucks or shared utensils working on innovation and in for equipment for its new in- telecommunications. novation hub at its Timmins • ensure everyone washes hands NEOnet received $1 million campus. to establish a business technol- “Once complete, this regularly, including before and a er ogy improvement fund. 23,000-square-foot facility will In a news release, FedNor ex- provide an experiential learning meals plained: space to accelerate industry re- “This strategic investment search and product commercial- Self-isolate if you are sick, even if your will allow the organization to ization,” FedNor said. provide qualifying businesses “With a particular focus on symptoms are mild and ask guests to with up to $25,000 in non-re- mining technology, the innov- stay home if they feel unwell. payable funding to purchase ation hub will feature welding new technologies, specialized and machine shops, as well as design and production equip- a series of specialized labs that ment, client management sys- Follow provincial and local public focus on resource exploration tems, as well as hardware and technology, advanced manufac- health advice to keep you and your software designed to accelerate turing, prototyping and testing, growth and improve productiv- loved ones safe this holiday. augmented and virtual reality, ity.” NEOnet is a regional, analysis and isolated research, Stopping the spread, starts with you. non-profi t organization that and alternative energy.” facilitates information and In a related development, it Visit ontario.ca/celebratesafely communication technology also provided $378,000 to en- networks in Temiskaming and able the college to hire an in- to learn more. Cochrane. dustry liaison coordinator and a It was also awarded $925,000 pre-commercial research tech- in operational funding over nician to facilitate industry and three years. academic partnerships on re- FedNor support “will allow search and innovation projects. Paid for by the us to enhance broadband and When complete, FedNor said Government of Ontario telecommunications services the projects are expected to sup- and help businesses adopt digit- port more than 400 businesses al technology and e-commerce while helping to create and solutions to improve produc- maintain more than 90 mid- tivity and profi tability,” stated dle-class jobs in the region. riday, ecember , 2020 WEEKENDER Page 7a Mystery painting coming into focus COBALT (Staff) - There is still some mystery in a large 16-by- 6 foot painting in the Cobalt Community Hall. The painting had hung in the Cobalt Mining Museum for many years, says museum vice- chair Reg Holdsworth. In 2003, the museum was given several paintings of the Cobalt Mining Camp headframes and to make room for them, the larger paint- ing was taken down and moved to the community hall, relates Holdsworth. He believes the painting is a compilation of area mining structures from over the years, and in particular the Nipissing 96, which is no longer standing. At the right of the building is a brick structure which Holds- worth believes represents the Haileybury School of Mines This painting, now located at the Cobalt Community Hall, may be a composite of several local mining elements, says Mining Museum vice-chair Reg Holdsworth. The artist’s signature is that of C.F. Gough of Toronto. (Staff photo by Darlene Wroe) which had a signifi cant role in the mining community. He says the mill on the left in the painting is typical of Cobalt ÉTUDIANT Les personnes qui utilisent des Mining Camp mills of the area. ARTISTE drogues sont de vraies personnes. The painting also closely re- FRÈRE sembles the Geraldton Hardrock BÉNÉVOLE Mettons fin à la honte. Mine, artist Laura Landers says. Mettons fin au blâme. Holdsworth said neither he Mettons fin au stigma. nor past curator Ann Fraboni can remember the origin of the large painting. TIMISKAMINGHU.COM Adapted with permission from Community Drug Strategy North Bay Area. 12 Days of Christmas Personalized Hoodies Pick Your Design Pick Your Colour Pick It Up
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The Latchford Volunteer Fire Department is pictured here with their recently upgraded fl eet, and their nearly completed addition to the Latchford fi re hall. From the left are Deanndra Baskey, Trent Matton, Natalie Hunter, Chantal Paquin, Cory Block, Deputy Fire Chief Perry Livingston, Fire Chief Mike Beaupre, Robert Venne, Captain Cliff Coe, and Lieutenant Roger Clark. (Staff photo by Darlene Wroe)
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