By Steven LarocqueAs of The Speaker’s publication date this week, it’s only 19 days until Santa Claus breaks into homes, steals some food, probably doesn’t stoop and scoop after his reindeer and then disappears into the night.And while he does his best to leave a nice present behind for every
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TDSS Junior Boys three-peat as NEOAA volleyball champs
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was a golden performance for the Junior Saints Boys volleyball team at the recent four-team NEOAA championship.Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) hosted the North Eastern Ontario Athletic Association (NEOAA) championship on November 21.The Saints defeated Ecole secondaire catholique Cité des Jeunes (ESCCJ) in a
Cubs play well but earn just one point
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor SAULT STE. MARIE – The road to Sault Ste. Marie didn’t lead to wins for the New Liskeard Cubs, but some strong play did catch the eye of the coaches.“I saw a lot of good things and our work ethic is more consistent, better,” said head coach Steve
Ecole St-Michel hosts board-wide chess tournament
Ecole St-Michel hosts board-wide chess tournamentSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - Approximately 400 students gathered in the gymnasium and library at Ecole catholique St-Michel last week to think their way through a series of mind games and chess challenges.The second Conseil scholaire catholique de district des Grandes Riviéres (CSCDGR) league chess
The Speaker – December 6, 2017
Weekender – December 1, 2017
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City says “no” to affordable housing proposal
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City council’s decision to turn down the transfer of land in Dymond for a housing project is disappointing, says the CAO of the district’s social services administration board.But the board is now investigating options for another site in Temiskaming Shores in hopes of building in
Problem causes concern among animal lovers
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - Across the Temiskaming region and further afield, the feral cat population is exploding and cat lovers are struggling to keep up with the demand for humane care.New Liskeard resident Mandy Lee Gilbert describes herself as an “unabashed animal lover” who “cannot understand why people are turning
Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Contest is back
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — After a hiatus of a few years, the New Liskeard Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Contest is back and needs your support.Salvation Army volunteer Nancy Gilmour says they are relying on the public to help donate small (one-two people) and large (family of four to five) size
Hilliard’s Veley Bridge nearing completion
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HILLIARD TOWNSHIP - Hilliard Township officials hope the Veley Road Bridge new construction project will be completed in two weeks.For the past three months, work has been taking place to build a new two-lane bridge at the site on a side road to the east of Highway 11.Township