Latchford residents enjoyed getting into the Christmas spirit on Friday, December 10 when the town hosted a tree- lighting ceremony at the Latchford Community Recreation Centre. Sheila O’Shaughnessy and her granddaughter, fifteen-month old Danika O’Shaughnessy, enjoyed the decorations on a tree set up in the hall where a special
Monthly Archives: December 2016
New business merger
Temiskaming Printing Company Limited merges with Phippen SignsSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The old adage, one plus one equals three certainly applies to a new exciting business merger taking place in the Temiskaming region.The Temiskaming Speaker newspaper will merge with Phippen Signs in
Jury begins deliberations in Parsons murder trial
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - After hearing testimony from more than 30 witnesses over the four weeks, jurors have begun deliberations in the trial of the man accused of killing Christopher Parsons.Former Cobalt resident Mat Hayes, now 30, has pleaded not guilty to first degree murder
Hayes testifies in Parsons murder trial
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As testimony in the Parsons murder trial drew to an end late last week, jurors heard from the man accused of committing the crime.Mat Hayes, a former Cobalt resident, has pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the death of
Back in the GNML
Cubs back at The Shep after Waterloo tourneySteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There’s a minimum of 120 minutes of hockey to be played by the New Liskeard Cubs this weekend. The challenge is to get the most from all their time on the ice.The Great North
The Names of Jesus Christ
Bethlehem Walk showcases the portrayal of the life of Jesus Christ[gallery ids="14840,14842,14841"]THORNLOE — The annual tradition…the portrayal of the life of Jesus Christ, from birth to the cross, was on display Sunday, December 11 during the 2016 Bethlehem Walk at the Thornloe Crossroads Baptist Church.Just over 320 people
Kiosk Cash
Réjeanne Bélisle-Massie, chairperson of Village Noel Temiskaming (left) recently accepted a cheque for $20,000 from Sylvie Rioux, relationship management associate with Agri Esprit/Agri Spirit of Farm Credit Canada. The money will be used to help Village Noel Temiskaming cover the costs of kiosks to highlight local food producers and local
Chamberlain seeking councillor
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHAMBERLAIN TOWNSHIP -- Chamberlain Township is looking for a new councillor for its five-person council.Councillor Debra Schenk stepped down from council in early November, citing personal reasons, said Chamberlain Township clerk-treasurer Calvin Rodgers.Ms. Schenk first came on council in the 2014 municipal
Clearing the way
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Cobalt is considering whether it has the appropriate equipment to plow the sidewalk running over Larose Bridge.The bridge is shared between the Town of Cobalt and Coleman Township and currently Coleman Township is plowing the roadway.But recently the Town of Cobalt
Phippens retiring after 40 years in business
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD — Whether you wanted a sign for your house, a sign on your car or a billboard for your business, Barry and Cindy Phippen were always there with smiles to help.After four decades, the owners of Phippen Signs in New Liskeard are