Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – The area’s social services board has approved its 2018 budget.The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) administers Ontario Works, social housing, childcare and Emergency Medical Services such as ambulances and paramedics.Once again this year, effort was made to keep the municipal levy as low
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Citizen Awards announced for 2017
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A number of special people have been selected to receive the 2017 CJTT FM Citizen Awards for going above and beyond to improve the life of people living in South Temiskaming.There will be three awards given out during the annual Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber
Shiverfest a cool experience
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Bowlers, dog sledders, jugglers-in-the-making and even karaoke singers could find a little something at Shiverfest 2018.Temperatures were chilly but the sun shone on the eleventh edition of Temagami’s winter carnival.“We’re pleased with the turnout. Everybody’s happy. This is what community is all about,” said Ron Prefasi,
Englehart carnival makes fun of winter
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Cats in hats, red fish, blue fish and orange Loraxes were popping up around Englehart on the weekend.They embodied the Seuss on the Loose theme of the 2018 winter carnival, marking what would have been the 114th birthday of the popular children’s writer.The carnival, however, drew
Bantam C team brings tourney to The Shep
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Teams will get to know each other well at the Bantam C NOHA this weekend with its double-round robin format.Hosting the three-team Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) Tournament of Champions at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena are the Miller Paving Puckhounds.“The boys have been great
Wilsons riding hot into tournament
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC Atom Puckhounds are getting hot at just the right time.The team has a four-game winning streak heading into their Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) Tournament of Champions A-level playoffs.The 10-team event takes place March 9-11 in Sudbury.“These boys have been
Bantams want to clamp down on OHF spot
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – A “team-first mentality” will be key for the Ebert Welding Bantams this weekend.They’ll put that top of mind in Hearst as the Puckhounds compete at the five-team Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) A-level Tournament of Champions.“We need everyone pulling the rope … and be healthy
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Always be asking
The Speaker reported over a month ago about the proposed amalgamation of the Englehart and Kirkland Lake hospitals.It’s been a long process – some five years – of talking and negotiating.As we reported, “They say neither hospital is to close, and all core services in both hospitals are to remain
A better way
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter Two years ago I visited Hornby Island in British Columbia. We were there to see family members. Our host, while happy to see us, was concerned that we would not find much to entertain us as we had come in the off-season for tourists. I told my family