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Barry Elliott, Nipawin’s administrator, called Tisdale a “welcome addition” to the list of municipalities the city has formed agreements with. “Typically a municipality will respond, and if they find it’s more than they can handle then they reach out to the neighbours under the mutual aid understanding,” Elliott said. “I think it’s a testament to the interests on a larger scope to making sure we have a security of support if needed.” Other communities the Town of Nipawin h...

Otto Arndt was born in Germany in 1939 and later came to Canada. He worked for a timber marking crew for the forest service and lived in a cabin in the Hart Highway area. He married Janice Rowan, the girl across the street. At the age of 20 and with two suitcases of his worldly belongings in hand, Bill Bosnich said a big goodbye to his family in northern Ontario and headed west. He got a job at the Canfor Plywood Mill in New Westminster in 1958 and a few years later he met and married Donna M...

The Torch River snowmobile club has continued growing in their first season. The club started operating this winter and already has nearly 40 members. Melanie Smith is a member of the club and said COVID-19 hasn’t slowed them down. “We’re so limited on activities with COVID-19,” Smith said. “This is one that we can do. It’s important. Anyone can do it. It’s enjoyed by quite a few people.” The Torch River Riders recently raised approximately $4,500 from a raffle draw and around $...

9 & 10 News January 8, 2021 After a generous gift, the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is ready to start work on a nature preserve this spring. Marty and Valerie Cotanche gave a $1 million gift. This donation finishes the fundraising for the Torch River Ridge Nature Preserve. The 290-acre property in Antrim County is south of Torch Lake along Torch River and runs to the north side of Skegemog Lake. The conservancy plans to work on the four miles of trails on the property for the public...

On Jan. 30, the WHO declared the coronavirus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The first confirmed cases of the disease in Italy on Jan. 31. By March, Europe was considered the active centre of the disease. On March 11, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Public facilities were closed down across east central Saskatchewan. Face-to-face teaching in schools ended. Public events were cancelled. Businesses closed down or found alternate ways to serve their customers. The fi...

Special to the Record-Eagle/GTRLC The tallest ridge on the northern shore of Lake Skegemog, seen here from M-72, will be forever protected as part of a nature preserve with hiking trails. Special to the Record-Eagle/GTRLC This is one of the existing trails at the new Torch River nature preserve that has been fully funded through a $1 million donation. Special to the Record-Eagle/GTRLC TORCH RIVER — A beautiful stretch of shoreline property within the region’s Chain of Lakes will be fo...

Exploring the Chain of Lakes by Land: Part 1 While most paddlers have hung up their boats for the year, we encourage you to still get out and explore by land in Northern Michigan natural areas. There are so many great family-friendly hikes and chances to snowshoe or cross country ski in our region with beautiful views of pristine waterways. Below are just a few of the year-round hiking and skiing options. All of these trails are non-motorized. Get out and explore! Thanks to Paddle Antrim for sh...