TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Area residents have an opportunity to donate the gift of life next month.Riverside Place in New Liskeard will be the site of a blood donor clinic February 24, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.To book an
Monthly Archives: February 2015
Englehart operating Kap-Kig-Iwan in 2015
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The Town of Englehart has again signed an agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources’ Ontario Parks to operate Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park for another year.The ministry is also financing repairs to a shed in the park. The ministry is also supplying
Fired up for reading
You’re never too young to learn how to be a firefighter, and these three young library-goers were right into it at the Hudson library Saturday, February 14. From left, Felix Gervais, 3, Maverick Holden, 3, and Spencer Aitchison, 7, were enjoying their firemen hats and a book about firefighting
Suicide and Help
The family of a local youth is reeling after losing him to suicide. In his final note to his family, he referred to the fact that he couldn’t stand being bullied anymore. He then took his own life.His grandfather wants to emphasize to other young people that there
A world of fun for teens
[caption id="attachment_1022" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Reporter Darlene Wroe[/caption]Temiskaming is an area full of wonders, and for those who understand it, the area is high on a global scale for history, natural majesty,
Letter of the Week
Spread the Word to End the WordDear Editor”Best Buddies and the Special Olympics Committee have created a national campaign to raise awareness about the word “retard” or “retarded”.Kayla Marwick, a student who has autism along with friends of hers from Community Living, has brought the campaign
Letter to the Editor
About our bus serviceDear Editor:I’m writing to The Speaker, in efforts to have some changes made for our lovely bus services.Now I’m a passenger like many who ride the bus everyday, and have some questions to ask, and hopefully this letter will get people’s attention.I live
Twenty Questions with Tammy Martyn
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Tri-Town Soccer Club President Tammy Martyn.1. What is your full name?Tammy Melody Martyn.2. Where
Museum proposed to showcase aboriginal heritage
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A Métis association is proposing a new museum that would showcase Temiskaming’s aboriginal heritage.The idea has been in the works since 2011, said Tina Nichol, secretary-treasurer of the Temiskaming Métis Council, as she presented the idea to city councillors earlier this
Growing green on idle land
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – In a region known for its forests, Northern landowners are being invited to plant more trees.The initiative is targeting rural properties that may not be suited to agriculture or could benefit from windbreaks or erosion control.Private landowners are eligible for subsidies