Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP - TemSAR (Temiskaming Search and Rescue) officially opened its new headquarters Monday, May 28.The Hercules and the Royal Canadian Air Force Search and Rescue Squadron 424 provided a fly-by, and an incorporated training session added parachute jumps to the spectacle.Under a warm spring sky, well wishers
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The Speaker – June 20, 2018
Fun in the Sun!
The Earlton Recreation Committee invite everyone to the Fun in the Sun event on Saturday, June 23 beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a Reptilia Show, then a barbecue lunch from noon until 2:00 p.m. If interested, you can learn how to play Pickle Ball, take part in the Earlton Fire
Storm Watch June 17:
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:Kirkland Lake – EnglehartNew Liskeard – TemagamiThunderstorms will develop this afternoon and early this evening. Some of these storms might become severe. The main threat is the heavy downpours. Strong wind gusts are also possible.Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break
The Weekender – June 15, 2018
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Museum fundraiser
The Englehart and Area Historical Museum is holding its annual Barbecue and Yard Sale on Saturday, June 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.The yard sale and barbecue will be taking place at the museum at 67 6th Avenue in Englehart.The event is being held to raise funds for the
Happy Father's Day
Give it time
The June 7 provincial election has come and gone, the dust has settled and the real work begins.Timiskaming-Cochrane has re-elected NDP MPP John Vanthof and his numbers were impressive.In the 2014 election, Vanthof collected 14,651 votes and 55 per cent of
Page-turners
by Diane JohnstonIn my ongoing quest to rid myself of unnecessary “stuff,” I’m tackling books.The last major weeding followed a move.I came across hardcovers I’d picked up at various times, recognizing the title or the author. For whatever reason, I never got around to them.I then read them, one after
RCMP gallops onto the Fall Fair grounds
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — One of the most iconic symbols of Canada, the world renowned Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride, arrived in New Liskeard last week to the sheer delight of area residents.The 36 jet-black horses and riders in