Angus places second in bid for NDP leadershipDISTRICT (Staff) – Charlie Angus carved out a spot in national political history in 2017 when the veteran MP – also a writer, activist and musician – made a run for the leadership of the federal New Democrats.The Timmins-James Bay MP, who lives
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Year In Review: Latchford dam
Dam refurbishment project represents a $34 million investmentSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Perhaps the most distinctive physical characteristic of the Town of Latchford is its dam site.The Latchford Dam, built in 1913, sits on the Montreal River controlling the water level of Bay Lake.The dam site played a big role in
City OKs affordable housing project
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council has given its blessing to the development of an affordable housing project on the north end of Grant Drive in Dymond.At its last meeting of the year, Temiskaming Shores council unanimously agreed to donate property at the alternative location, to applause from some
Looking back at highlights from 2017
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor DISTRICT – Thousands of people of all ages across the district continued to play and have fun – and support those who do – throughout the calendar year 2017.There’s a thriving sports and recreation scene that has been in this region since its earliest days.Population decline and economic
SKATERS BATTLE IT OUT
The Battle of the Blades event is back after a hiatus of a few years. This event involves New Liskeard Skating Club (NLSC) members and New Liskeard Cub players squaring off on the ice at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena to see who has the best skating skills. NLSC coach
Nordic News
The Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) chalet will be open every day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. throughout the holidays. Come out and enjoy the beautiful trails with your family and then warm up next to the fire in the chalet.SNACKSSnacks are available at the chalet again this year. New this time
Blood donor clinics December 28 and 29
DISTRICT (Staff) – Blood donors are urgently needed, says Canadian Blood Services (CBS).A New Liskeard Blood Donor Clinic will be open Thursday, December 28, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, December 29, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Riverside Place in New Liskeard.CBS is calling on eligible donors
The Speaker – December 27, 2017
Cold weather warning Dec. 26:
Warnings11:24 AM EST Tuesday 26 December 2017Extreme Cold Warning in effect for:Kirkland Lake – EnglehartNew Liskeard – TemagamiA period of very cold wind chills continues.Wind chill values of minus 40 or below were reported this morning. Extreme wind chill values are expected again over the next few nights. However, wind