Dear Editor:We at Thornloe Crossroads Baptist Church extend our sincere thanks to all those who were so helpful to us as we presented the recent Bethlehem Walk.We are especially grateful to The Speaker for the extensive coverage, before, during and after the event.Thank you to Phippen
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New way of life
Dear Editor:Thirty-nine years ago on December 25 I was released from the hospital for Christmas weekend – a weekend that I was not expected to live to see.On that date, my brother carried me down the basement stairs to the family room at my parents’ home for
Letter of the Week
Best gift possibleDear Editor:I would sincerely like to thank Matt Tremblay of North Eastern Patient Transfer Service and his staff for graciously offering and delivering his service for my granddaughter whom is wheelchair bound.Due to the fact the Ontario Northland bus runs once a day north and
Much love for Francine
Fundraising efforts to help local woman dealing with cancer diagnosisSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — When someone receives a cancer diagnosis seemingly out of the blue, they are not only overwhelmed but they hope and pray for positive outcomes and for the love and support of family
Drag ‘N’ Fly is a go
Board stung by Armstrong forcing approvalDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Temiskaming Rod and Custom Club (TRACC) has approval to go ahead with the Drag ‘N’ Fly drag race and grass race in the summer of 2016.The Township of Armstrong has given its approval to
The magic of Christmas
Darlene WroeThere’s magic in the moment when a child meets Santa Claus.Childhood is made of magic and believing, trust and faith that there is power in the universe that sees into our hearts and lives.To witness this faith is deeply moving. The innocence and trust of childhood
Twenty Questions with Isabell Minnett
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Thornloe Crossroads Baptist Church Bethlehem Walk coordinator Isabell Minnett.1. What is your full name?Isabell Minnett.2. Where were you born?New Liskeard.3. What annual Christmas-themed event are you part of?The Bethlehem Walk at
Help for the hungry
Wild Temiskaming 2016 Calendar sales benefit Cobalt area food bankDISTRICT (Special) — People who don’t have enough to eat in the South Temiskaming region will receive a boost when someone puts a calendar on their wall.The sales of the 2016 calendar called Wild Temiskaming featuring photographs of
Speaker cartoonist Dave Dickerson publishes book
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE — Temiskaming Speaker cartoonist David Dickerson has published a book filled with cartoons based on his life as an employee at the Elk Lake planing mill and as a retiree drawing about current issues for The Temiskaming Speaker.His book called 65 Years
Harley bridges gap in ’15
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter HARLEY – A new $1.9 million bridge on Uno Park Road was a highlight of 2015 in Harley Township.Harley partnered with neighbouring Temiskaming Shores on the installation of a new bridge over the Wabi River.The province provided $1.5