Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Artists typically work alone in their homes, with the finished works then relocated for exhibition and sale. The public has an opportunity … Continue reading Falling for art on EAA studio tour
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Investigation continuing into fire and deaths of four people
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Investigation continues into a fire at a New Liskeard residence last week in which four people were found deceased. As of noon yesterday (September …
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New Harvest Queen and princesses crowned
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was a coronation with a country theme, when the 2024 New Liskeard Fall Fair Queen and her two princesses were crowned last …
Film project inspired by local music teacher
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A retired music teacher has inspired the creation of a short film. Temiskaming Art Gallery communications officer Alyssa Kostello has written …
Fall Fair president excited about this weekend’s event
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Local residents, visitors and New Liskeard Fall Fair officials are all gearing up for the annual fair this weekend. “I honestly think my …
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Council to consider Rockin’ requests
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council will discuss next month potential support for the 2025 edition of Rockin’ on Canada Day. Organizers have made five …
PILES OF FUN
There were many activities to enjoy at the Family Fun Day on the Farm at the Breault Family Farm September 21. New Liskeard children Fréderique Plante, 3, and her …
Northern Animals rebounds with hope for regional program
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – The Northern Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is doing better than it was earlier this summer when imminent closure was feared. …
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Hello year 1994
By Gordon Brock On the topic of how The Temiskaming Speaker is being read not just by present-day readers but by future ones as well, let’s imagine if we …
Extraordinary ordinary people
A tragedy in New Liskeard September 19 left four people dead, and families and friends grieving. The Speaker sends its condolences to those who lost loved ones. One …
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Hell on the Hill was a darn good time
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP — It was all uphill for the organizers of the first ever Hell on the Hill challenge, held at the Tri-Town Ski …
Cubs open season Friday after exhibition split with Majors
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Cubs played a home and away series of exhibition games against the Timmins Majors last weekend, coming away …
Get Active scaring up interest for Halloween-themed event
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The next event on the Get Active in Temiskaming calendar is the Halloween Run/Walk starting at the New Liskeard Waterfront Pool …
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Melanie Ethier case remains unsolved after 28 years
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It is a heavy burden to carry. A New Liskeard teenager has been missing for 28 years and her mother still …
First Nations call for ban of aerial spraying after spill
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – Temagami First Nation and Teme-Augama Anishnabai leaders are calling for a ban on aerial spraying of herbicides of the forest …
Airport decertification question to go to councils
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – The Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport Authority is considering decertification of the airport. Meeting at the Armstrong Township municipal hall on …
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CONSTRUCTIVE SUPPORT
Georgia-Pacific has made a $10,000 donation to the Blanche River Health (BRH) Foundation to support capital upgrades at the Englehart hospital. “At Georgia-Pacific, we believe in giving back to the …
Hockey Hub opens at Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There’s something new coming to the Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena, involving all things hockey related. The Hockey Hub business, owned by Micheal Smith, …
Public invited to comment on retail holiday openings
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is contemplating letting retailers decide whether to open on holidays. But to do so, it must amend its existing …
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DTSSAB to return some funds to municipalities
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – DTSSAB will be returning a total of $800,000 to its member municipalities in October. At the District of Timiskaming Social …
Caution urged as retail alcohol sales expand
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special/Staff) – A coalition of health care agencies is urging caution as Ontario expands retail alcohol sales. It’s calling on the provincial government to develop a coordinated action …
Draft Temagami official plan receiving public comments
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Public comments from Temagami residents and property owners regarding the second draft official plan are being accepted until September 30. …