TIMMINS – School boards have announced that classes will resume tomorrow (November 2). Schools across Temiskaming and beyond abruptly closed today (November 1) as police said they were investigating multiple … Continue reading Schools reopening November 2
Monthly Archives: November 2023
The Speaker November 1, 2023
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Englehart veteran honored to receive Quilt of Valour
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A beautiful Quilt of Valour was wrapped around Canadian Armed Forces veteran, Serge Lacasse at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 in late …
THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE
Coleman Township Fire Chief Don Laitinen was presented with his long-service medal and bar from the Fire Marshal’s office at a special ceremony October 14 in Coleman. He first became …
Fire department gets alarming help
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – If a resident of Temiskaming Shores or Harris Township needs a life-saving alarm that detects smoke and carbon monoxide, “don’t be afraid to …
TERROR IN TEMAGAMI
There were no takers as a blood-smeared little girl asked passersby, “Will you play with me?” She was just one of the spooky characters encountered by some 800 visitors to …
Christmas comes knocking
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – The Englehart and Area Historical Museum is challenging area residents to create and enter an original door decoration. Barbara Stark and Bonnie …
GET YOUR POPPY ON!
A flag raising ceremony took place at the Temiskaming Shores City Hall on Friday, October 27, marking the annual National Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign. The campaign runs from October …
Metson chosen as Englehart’s mayor
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Englehart council has chosen Councillor Doug Metson to lead the town through the next three years. On Monday, October 30, council met …
Emergency boiler replacement spurs look at hall’s future
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As cold temperatures hit, city council has approved the emergency purchase of a replacement for a failing boiler at the Lawrence “Bun” Eckensviller …