Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - Canadian Emergency Services (EMS) Week took place May 27 to June 2.During that time EMS staff took part in activities to educate the public about the service they provide.Timiskaming EMS Chief John McCarthy commented that paramedics across Canada show dedication and compassion and are ready on
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A cool blustery day didn’t stop a large crowd from enjoying themselves at the 12th annual Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) Pow Wow on Friday, June 1.This year’s theme was “Honouring Our Warriors” with a special dance held for men only. The pow wow is
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – An affordable way to get into hockey is now available for area kids looking to suit up for 2018-19.The Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA)
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – University studies, family life and career took Vivian Hylands Hostetler from Cobalt to Boston, Denver and Palo Alto, and then Ottawa.In 1990, she returned to Cobalt, where she became a passionate advocate for the preservation of the community’s history.But her interests extended beyond Cobalt into
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Cobalt council is expressing opposition to the new requirements for mandatory certification of new firefighters."The new requirements would cause undue hardship," council agreed.A resolution opposing the requirement is being sent to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and the Ontario Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister
Englehart's Woollings Park is becoming a bright spot in the town.The cenotaph area, grand trees and playground equipment have now been joined by a community garden, a Free Little Library, benches, and tables for children to play board games.Most importantly, the park tends to be teeming with children while their
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor There’s still a bit of wisdom to be found in the pages of The Speaker.Maybe you won’t find it in this space right here right now, but we can point to it.Longtime columnist Bud Colquhoun is a very smart and spry octogenarian with a great memory for Northern
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COBALT (Staff) – Police are seeking the public’s help as they continue searching for a missing 54-year-old woman.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say Cynthia Caron, also known as Cyndie, was last seen at about 11 a.m. June 3 on Dunning Drive, in Cobalt.She is described as having a
