EARLTON (Staff) – It may look like winter, but the agricultural sector is thinking of spring.The 2018 edition of the Earlton Farm Show runs April 13 and 14.The trade show is fully booked, with more than 60 exhibitors representing businesses, organizations and government agencies related to rural life.But the farm
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Aylwins receive 2018 Cornerstone Award
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES —“It is better to give than to receive,” were the words spoken by two New Liskeard volunteers on receiving an award for their community volunteerism through years of dedication.The Festival des Folies Franco-Fun awarded Bruno and Rose Aylwin the 2018 Pierre Angulaire Cornerstone Award in a
The heart of the country in Kenabeek
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter KENABEEK - One of the most impressive things about Kenabeek is the fact that it draws some of the most determined and devoted people who have formed the Kenabeek Community Society with year-round activities at the vibrant Kenebeek Community Hall.The group epitomizes the spirit of the area, proving
Investigation continues in Dack, names withheld
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DACK TOWNSHIP - Two people have been confirmed dead after a Saturday morning house fire on Brentha Road in Dack Township.The names of the deceased have not yet been released.At the time this issue of The Speaker went to press, authorities were still at the scene as an
Power outage April 29
DISTRICT (Special) – Residents of the Elk Lake and Matachewan areas take note – your power will be off for a six-hour stretch at the end of the month.Hydro One has announced it’ll be conducting regular maintenance Sunday, April 29.The outage is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. and run
Highway closed
DISTRICT (Special) – The OPP have closed Highway 11 between North Bay ad New Liskeard due to deteriorating weather conditions. Police advise against any unnecessary travel.
Scotiabank Girls improved through the season
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Getting better and having fun doing it were the driving themes of the Scotiabank Atom Girls’ season.They’ll take that attitude into the April 6-8 provincial championships in the Toronto region.“We have an amazing group of
No on-line renewal of passports: MP
TIMMINS (Special/Staff) – Be careful when applying for a passport or renewing one.The only route is to go to a Service Canada office, an MP’s office or a Passport Canada office in person, or to mail it oneself, said Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus.“We are getting calls from people saying
TMA backs passenger rail plan development
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – The Temiskaming Municipal Association is boarding the latest effort to restore passenger train service between Cochrane and Toronto.The association is providing $5,000 to help build a case for the revival of service along the route of the Northlander, which was discontinued in 2012.A citizens’ group, All
Haileybury mother of three urgently needs transplant
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A local GoFundMe campaign has been set up to raise funds for a Haileybury woman in need of a double-lung transplant.Vicky Pineau, the mother of three young boys, has been given one year to live by doctors.She wants to live a normal life as a