DISTRICT– The Ontario Provincial Police now report that Highway 11 north of New Liskeard is now re-opened.The Highway had been closed earlier in the evening of December 22 to what police said was a two motor- vehicle collision.No other information is available.
Monthly Archives: December 2015
Road Closure
Motor vehicle collision closes Hwy. 11DISTRICT (Staff-Special) – According to a news release issued at 7:45 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, December 22, by the Temiskaming detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police, Highway 11 has been closed due to a motor vehicle collision south of Maille Drive in New Liskeard.The only
Much love for Francine
Fundraising efforts to help local woman dealing with cancer diagnosisSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — When someone receives a cancer diagnosis seemingly out of the blue, they are not only overwhelmed but they hope and pray for positive outcomes and for the love and support of family
Drag ‘N’ Fly is a go
Board stung by Armstrong forcing approvalDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Temiskaming Rod and Custom Club (TRACC) has approval to go ahead with the Drag ‘N’ Fly drag race and grass race in the summer of 2016.The Township of Armstrong has given its approval to
The magic of Christmas
Darlene WroeThere’s magic in the moment when a child meets Santa Claus.Childhood is made of magic and believing, trust and faith that there is power in the universe that sees into our hearts and lives.To witness this faith is deeply moving. The innocence and trust of childhood
Twenty Questions with Isabell Minnett
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Thornloe Crossroads Baptist Church Bethlehem Walk coordinator Isabell Minnett.1. What is your full name?Isabell Minnett.2. Where were you born?New Liskeard.3. What annual Christmas-themed event are you part of?The Bethlehem Walk at
Help for the hungry
Wild Temiskaming 2016 Calendar sales benefit Cobalt area food bankDISTRICT (Special) — People who don’t have enough to eat in the South Temiskaming region will receive a boost when someone puts a calendar on their wall.The sales of the 2016 calendar called Wild Temiskaming featuring photographs of
Speaker cartoonist Dave Dickerson publishes book
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE — Temiskaming Speaker cartoonist David Dickerson has published a book filled with cartoons based on his life as an employee at the Elk Lake planing mill and as a retiree drawing about current issues for The Temiskaming Speaker.His book called 65 Years
Harley bridges gap in ’15
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter HARLEY – A new $1.9 million bridge on Uno Park Road was a highlight of 2015 in Harley Township.Harley partnered with neighbouring Temiskaming Shores on the installation of a new bridge over the Wabi River.The province provided $1.5