Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY — It’s hard to compress the scope of a person’s life and career onto a plaque and into an awards ceremony.The task is even that much more difficult when the life is as storied as that of former Haileyburian, Leslie McFarlane, father, famed ghost writer of the
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The Speaker – October 18, 2017
Heavy rain forecast
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement predicting heavy rainfall in the Temiskaming area:“A soaker on tap for the upcoming weekend.“A low pressure system from Colorado is forecast to track northeast across the Great Lakes and Central Ontario into Quebec Saturday night and Sunday.“Latest computer models continue to show
Weekender – October 13, 2017
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Hwy. 11 proponents counting on new model
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – When four-laning didn’t add up for provincial officials, proponents of a safer Highway 11 are turning to a “2 +1” design.A committee launched in 2015 under the umbrella of the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce is lobbying the province to give the model
Latchford pursuing operation of control dam
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD - Latchford Mayor George Lefebvre says the goal of having the town take over the operation of the Latchford control dam is an "open topic" being discussed by the town and Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).In a telephone interview Tuesday, October 3, he said the town
Illegal fishing nets fines and probation
TEMAGAMI (Staff/Special) – After pleading guilty to possessing too many walleye, two people from the Peterborough area have been prohibited from fishing in the Temagami area for two years.The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry said that a conservation officer and two OPP officers conducted a joint marine patrol on
Mining Museum has a new look … and a new way of looking
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - The Cobalt Mining Museum is reinventing itself with a new program and a new look.The museum is now holding the first in a lineup of temporary exhibits, and recently held a special open house for a historic postcard display.Now showing is The Eyes of the World
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Coming together
The hockey community remains a tight-knit collection of moms and dads, boys and girls.There’s the commitment of parents to get up early, take the kids to the rink, whatever the weather.The commitment to travel for sometimes long distances and incur serious expenses along the