Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — After five decades as a lawyer, Peter Ramsay is still going to the office each day at the age of 81 and loving it.What amazes most people about Ramsay is he’s as strong and hard working as ever.“Fifty years and you are still looking good,
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Temagami recognizes Senior of ’18
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami's senior of the year has been active on the trails and in the kitchen."His accomplishments are numerous," said Mayor Lorie Hunter as she presented the award to Doug Adams July 26.But the mayor singled out two for which Adams may be best known.He's spent countless
Elk Lake red-hot on Civic Holiday Weekend
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE - The Elk Lake Civic Holiday Weekend festival saw clear skies with hardly a whiff of smoke during the four-day event.People from across the district and even the province converged on the little town to celebrate another northern summer in Elk Lake.Organizing committee chair Janet MacDowall
Literacy Council spells out needs for annual bee
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — How do you spell the word help?The Literacy Council of South Temiskaming is hoping people can spell it as they are seeking silent auction item donations and event sponsors for the annual Hilda Fowke Memorial Spelling Bee and Dinner on September 27, 2018.The spelling bee
The Speaker – August 08, 2018
Golf tourney tees off for local family
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor COBALT – Life’s hazards are more serious than those found on a golf course.But a measure of relief can be found, and offered, by participating in the first annual Fundraiser on the Fairways tournament August 18 at the New Liskeard Golf Club.The event is to help a young
Bassin’ for Kids fishing with purpose
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Avid anglers have been casting lines in Northeastern Ontario for decades with more than bass on their minds.The annual Bassin' for Kids tourney has raised more than $874,000 to help kids in Northeastern Ontario who are sick or financially disadvantaged.The September event has grown so
Youth turns to experience for ’18-19 Lions
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Last season’s young Lions are a bit longer in the tooth this year – if teenagers can be called that.The New Liskeard Midget hockey team has its tryouts just a month away and registration starts next week.“We had a young team last year, and 15
No ifs, ands or butts
Ups and Downs
Thumbs up to the spirit of entrepreneurship which continues to be strong in the region.People are finding a way to cope with economic hardships and challenges by opening their own small businesses. The Speaker attends ribbon cutting ceremonies or new enterprises and is continually impressed by the enthusiasm and