Steven Larocque Speaker Editor DISTRICT – The Temiskaming Speaker made a list and checked it twice – and has been doing so ever since way back in the ’80s.Actually, the first “Best Of” as far as sports goes was 1985 (Sports Team of the Year – Haileybury 54’s Juvenile hockey team).But the
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Bye bye 2018Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter Wow, this year sure has gone by fast.When looking back at the year in South Temiskaming and further afield, we can say it was a hot one.The issues of forest fires dominated the news in this region and around the world.But we continue to drive our
THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
The New Liskeard Cubs brought toys to the New Liskeard McDonald’s location on December 12. A bin is set up at the restaurant whereby patrons can drop off new toys and homemade crafts, which are then distributed to needy families in the South Temiskaming region by the North Eastern Ontario
Holiday swimming
The New Liskeard Pool and Fitness Centre has free public swimming times over the holidays:December 27 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – sponsored by Haileybury Legion Branch 54; 1-3 p.m. – sponsored by Active 1 Source for Sports.December 28 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – sponsored by Knights of Columbus
Highway 11 incident alerts for Temiskaming region
According to the Ministry of Transportation 511 roadway alerts for Highway 11 northbound include the following:-There is a disabled vehicle on Highway 65 northbound at Harris Township Road C3-4. The lane and northbound shoulder are blocked. Traffic has been reduced to one lane.-Highway 11 has been reduced to one lane
The Weekender – December 21, 2018
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Temporary closure of Hwy. 11 Earlton overpass
The Ministry of Transportation advises that the Earlton overpass on Highway 11 will be closed beginning tomorrow (Thursday, December 20) at 8 a.m. for at least 24 hours.The ministry said the highway closure is necessary to complete structural repairs to the bridge. A detour is available via Highway 571 and Highway
ARRIVING IN STYLE
Santa Claus gave his reindeer the night off as he road the ONR Christmas Train into Cobalt on December 13. Kids and their parents were excited to see the special visitor and the children got to talk with Santa and receive a goody bag. Santa visited other towns last week