This Thanksgiving our gatherings will be smaller. But we can still take time to reach out by phone or FaceTime to those who we love and cherish throughout the year. …
Monthly Archives: October 2020
Lifted up
Steven Larocque Hoisted on his own petard. That’s one of those phrases we’ve all heard but it’s also one of those phrases that’s hard to remember. The dictionary (yes, a …
Editorial cartoon for October 7, 2020 issue:
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The Speaker October 7, 2020
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Police Blotter
Stolen ATV ELK LAKE – A 2019 ATV was among some $8,500 in items stolen during a recent break-in in Elk Lake. Temiskaming OPP say a garage on Main Street …
Former mayor remembered for her dedication
COBALT (Staff) – Former Cobalt mayor Tina Sartoretto is being remembered for her dedication to the community and beyond. Sartoretto, who served as mayor for two terms from 2010 through …
Local man assisted in Oregon firefighting efforts
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter OREGON – A local man was among those from Canada who were recently deployed to help their American counterparts battle wildfires in Oregon. …
Acting MOH calls for caution over Thanksgiving
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – As the Thanksgiving long weekend approaches, Temiskaming’s acting medical officer of health is urging people to be careful. “We’re not recommending travel outside of …