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NOHA takes a bite out of mouth guards

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Mouth guards will be optional for Tyke- through to Midget-level players with Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) teams this coming season.“It was a motion brought forward at our AGM by a Sudbury minor hockey league. It was felt referees were unfairly penalizing players for mouth

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Latchford: a town by a “new” dam site

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — For years, Latchford has been known as the Best Little Town by a Dam Site.It has a new distinction as the best little town by a “new” dam site.Beneath sunny skies a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, July 13, with over 120 people in

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Up and Downs

A big thumbs up to The Speaker’s letter writers, to newcomers and veterans alike.Mrs. Gervais’ letter that appears this week served as inspiration for this Ups and Downs editorial that appears occasionally in this space.The Speaker would like to echo her sentiments concerning the good works of individuals like

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Canoe fest paddling into year three

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For the third consecutive year, all things paddle-related will make waves at the Temagami Canoe Festival.The 2017 edition is being compressed into two days July 15 and 16.It’ll have its own soundtrack, thanks to the Deepwater Music Festival running concurrently.Favourites will be back in the

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Support fills a need with MNRF food drive

Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The generosity of area residents was on full display at a recent food drive conducted by members of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).“I am again astounded by the generosity of this area. Every time we do a food drive we wonder how

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