The Christmas spirit was on full display in Elk Lake on December 20 as the community decked out their wheels and paraded the streets. Taking part in the parade on …
Monthly Archives: December 2020
Bonjour, Santa!
Santa Claus was invited by the Dymond Fire Station December 13 to visit kids and adults with a drive-by through the community. Siblings Rosalie (6, back left), Joshua (9), Sophie …
A taste of Christmas
Englehart librarian Sharon Williams is pictured here as she carefully adjusts the Christmas Gingerbread House display in the library window. The gingerbread houses were created by area families as part …
TNT skiers take different direction this season
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — A handful of skiers with the Temiskaming Nordic Team (TNT) Track Attack club tested out their cross-country legs on December 12 in anticipation …
Temagami forest management corp. gets approved
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – The Temagami Local Forest Management Corporation has received the green light to forge ahead. City of Temiskaming Shores Mayor Carman Kidd …
Archaeological company buying former NL library
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A new owner is preparing to set up shop in the historic building that had been home to the New Liskeard library. Temiskaming …
Another delay for Charlton skating rink
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON – Another unfortunate setback has been encountered in the reconstruction of the outdoor skating rink located on the north side of Charlton. Contractors on the …
Editorial cartoon for December 23, 2020 issue:
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The best gifts of all
By Darlene Wroe It will be a quieter Christmas this year for me and many other people. Gifts have been flying through the mail for some, and for others there …
Editorial: Merry Christmas – stay safe
We hear it over and over here at The Speaker from regular contributors, correspondents and friends. Stay safe. Be well. Take care. The well wishes are returned to one and …