Dear Editor:Mr. (Bryan) McLean should be careful in what he wishes for. (His Speaker letter, March 16, 2016 entitled “Temiskaming needs a Trump”.)Does he want a politician who insults individuals left and right? Who advocates torture? Who appeals simply to the emotions of his listeners, and who
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Seniors scaling snowbanks
Dear Editor,I was totally disgusted with the Town of Cobalt on March 25, 2016.I am a volunteer driver for St. Patrick’s Parish and pick up seniors who don’t drive.Everyone is aware of the amount of snow that fell throughout the day and night on March 24.
A legacy of love
Zubycks’ son’s death inspires One Foot Forward FoundationSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Through loss and love, New Liskeard residents John and Shelly Zubyck are building a legacy to honour their two year-old son Greyson’s memory and to keep his spirit alive.
One-year trial period for airport partnership proposed
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON -- Area councils have generally raised cautionary flags in the past few weeks on an Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport recommendation from the airport’s Municipal Services Board (MSB) steering committee for the formation of an airport authority.The recommendation has generally caused area municipalities to balk
RENOVATION AID
Council No. 10809 of the Knights of Columbus has donated $2,500 to help St. Elizabeth Church in Temagami with its renovations. Pictured above are, from left, Knights Don Carr and Ray Richmond, Father Anthony Man-Son-Hing of St. Elizabeth’s, and Knights Joe Montreuil and Tom Rinker. (Supplied Photo)
Travel affecting blood donations
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – The next blood donor clinic in Temiskaming Shores is a month away.But existing and potential donors with travel plans should check with Canadian Blood Services about eligibility to give blood at the April 26 clinic.“New donation rules to protect the blood supply from