Monthly Archives: October 2018

Tracking the cause of many transport collisions

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - The recent rash of transport accidents throughout the area can be attributed in general to inattentive driving, speed or fatigue, says Ontario Provincial Police Temiskaming Detachment Inspector Scott Hlady.In a telephone interview with The Speaker, Hlady said that that the OPP is working closely with its

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Armstrong mayoral candidates answer questions

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP - Armstrong Township ratepayers had an opportunity to meet and question their municipal candidates Tuesday, October 2, at the Earlton arena.The event was organized by the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce and emceed by Rejeanne Belisle-Massie.Over 30 people attended the event to hear the

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Nine vying for six city council seats

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Nine candidates are in the running for six councillor posts in Temiskaming Shores.The field includes all six incumbents – Jesse Foley, Patricia Hewitt, Doug Jelly, Jeff Laferriere, Mike McArthur and Danny Whalen.Also on the ballot are Dan Dawson, a retired OPP officer seeking his first

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Armstrong candidates discuss changing times

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP - Seven candidates are vying for four councillors' seats in Armstrong Township.Incumbent councillors Georges Daviau, Kevin Léveillé and Dominique Nackers are being challenged in the municipal election race by Theodore Cull, Matthew Golcic, Michèle Rivard and Maurice Tourigny.The seven met, along with the two candidates for

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Reeve acclaimed, council seats up for grabs in Hudson

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HUDSON TOWNSHIP — Hudson Township’s reeve, Larry Craig, has been acclaimed to serve another four-year term but there are six candidates vying for four council seats in the municipal election on October 22.Stephanie FoleyFoley, 34, has lived in the community her whole life on Milberta Road.She is a

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Chat with city firefighters

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – What should you look for in a carbon monoxide detector? How can you better protect your home from fire? How do you become a firefighter?City residents can satisfy their thirst for answers October 12.Temiskaming Shores Fire Department is inviting the public to drop by McDonald's Restaurant

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Cheering for World Girls Hockey Weekend

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Thanksgiving holiday included a special nod to World Girls Hockey Weekend.Friday, October 5, girls formed a cheering section for the New Liskeard Cubs at their game against Timmins at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena.Then on Saturday, October 6, the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association

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