TEMISKAMING SHORES – A winter storm warning is now in effect for the New Liskeard-Temagami area.Environment Canada now expects hazardous winter conditions to strike the area as a major winter storm makes its way through the region tonight (Tuesday, April 3) and tomorrow.It advises:“A Colorado Low pressure area is forecast
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Winter storm watch
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – No, it’s not a post-April Fool’s day message.Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch, beginning at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, April 3), for the area from Temiskaming Shores through Temagami.It advises that rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.The storm watch period
Exercising safe restraint
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Amid the chocolate eggs and bunnies this weekend, police have a serious reminder:Buckle up.Throughout the Easter weekend, Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police will conduct a seatbelt enforcement campaign.In a news release, the OPP say road fatalities related to the lack of proper restraint “are highly preventable,” so
Fundraiser for local woman tonight
Jeff Addison and Kelly Ouimet are singing tonight, Thursday, March 29 at Roosters Bar & Grill to raise funds for a Haileybury resident, mother of three young boys, Vicky Pineau. Proceeds from a tip jar will be donated to help Pineau with her health care costs involving a double lung
Weekender – March 30, 2018
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On the road to safety
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Drivers in both directions must stop when a school bus’ red lights are flashing.But Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police continue to receive reports that motorists are failing to do so, said Constable Jennifer Smith of the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police.In an effort to drive the message
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EMS agreement with Matachewan fire department
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - The Township of Matachewan fire department is now part of a tiered response agreement.It has become the sixth department to enter into such an agreement with the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) Emergency Medical Services (EMS).EMS Chief John McCarthy secured the agreement of
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Food donations welcome
If you missed the community food drive on the weekend, there’s still time to drop off food at The Speaker office at 18 Wellington Street in New Liskeard.Donations will be accepted until 5 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, March 29).
TDSS puts best feet forward for Down syndrome
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Over 100 staff and students at TDSS pulled up their socks to support a cause about inclusion and respect.“I first heard about the Lots of Socks awareness campaign from
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Putting a care-filled foot forward
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – The consequences of a simple foot blister left untreated can be dire for someone with diabetes.“Diabetes affects circulation and immunity, and over time the sensory nerves in the feet may be damaged,” said Ellen Ibey, executive director of the Temagami Family Health Team.“People with diabetes often
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