Dear Editor:I read with interest the article by Darlene Wroe about the future of Earlton airport. This was in the January 28 issue of The Speaker.I would urge those who make decisions about the airport to consider carefully its importance to the public who live in the
Monthly Archives: February 2015
Letter of the Week
Reminiscing about forgetfulnessDear Editor:I’m 94 and life is still full of surprises!They say you’re never too old to learn. Funny things happen.I could never imagine that my brain had the power to put my Memory Section on leave. No actions recorded.My husband and I were
Fox tales
Dear Editor:I saw the picture in the paper (Speaker February 4, 2015) of the Red Fox. This is a variety of the picture of the Cross Fox taken at our place in Elk Lake.Its legs and tail are black and you can see the darker cross on
Ongoing Concerns with Local Highway Road Safety
Dear Editor:Currently, people in our communities are coping with the tragic loss of family members who have died due to traffic accidents on the highways. Many others have reported close calls that could have easily ended in additional loss. For the residents of Timiskaming-Cochrane, the safety of our
Love that CAT Scan
Radiothon to benefit Temiskaming Hospital CAT Scan FoundationSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — People in the Temiskaming region need only pick up a telephone to support the ongoing operational costs of the Temiskaming Hospital CAT Scan machine during a special radiothon Valentine’s Day fundraiser.Computed tomography scanner, CT
Harvest Queen off to OAAS convention
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The excitement is building for Hannah Fedechko-Conroy, the New Liskeard Fall Fair Harvest Queen, as she prepares to head off to the 2015 Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) convention in Toronto from February 19-21.Harvest Queen Friends of the Festival Pageant Director
Twenty Questions with Isabelle Ouellet
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s “Twenty Questions” features an interview with the New Liskeard Collége Boréal’s Campus Director, Isabelle Ouellet.1. What is your full name? Isabelle Ouellet.2. Where were you born? Laverlochère, Québec.3. What is your position with Collège Boréal? Director,
HANDIWORK
A Ukrainian folk tale involving a lost mitten inspired art at the Ontario Early Years Centre in Haileybury. On a recent visit that focused on family literacy awareness, 17-month-old Heather, with a little help from mom Crystal Malick of Cobalt, tried painting with a mitten. (Staff photo by Diane
Cobalt outdoor skating rink to be studied
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- The Cobalt recreation committee has been given the task by the town of looking over liability issues related to creating a volunteer-run skating rink on Cobalt Lake.At Cobalt council’s regular meeting Tuesday, February 3, council was advised by administrative staff that even
OCNF offers students a chance to learn the newspaper business
DISTRICT (Staff/special) — The Ontario Community Newspapers Foundation (OCNF) is offering up to $2,000 in funding for students interested in learning the ins and outs of the newspaper business.Information in a press release from the OCNF says the intent of the newly created Student Distance Placement Program is