CHARLTON (Staff) – Take a break from work on Labour Day weekend to drop by the Charlton Fall Fair.The Prince and Princess of the Pumpkin Patch will reign over the 108th edition of the fair on September 5 and 6.The annual celebration of all things rural includes
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Young Living Essential Oils launched in Temiskaming regionSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — She had the backing of her family, the Chamber, the City of Temiskaming Shores, Timskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof’s office and the community during the grand opening of Robyn Dewar’s Young Living Essential Oils business
GONE FISHIN’
Audrey Williamson, 6, of Cobalt, at left, was joined by Kenna Dessureault, 4, of New Liskeard and Tyrin Williamson, 8, of Cobalt at a fishing hole in Teck Prospect Park. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)
Fines increasing under road rule changes
DISTRICT (Special) – The province has hiked fines in an effort to combat distracted driving and protect cyclists and tow truck operators.New penalties kicked in September 1.The set fine for distracted driving – using hand-held devices while driving and in-vehicle screens unrelated to driving – is increasing
CORRECTION
In a profile story on Max Kennedy, the Timmins-James Bay Green Party candidate, which appeared in the August 26, 2015 issue of The Temiskaming Speaker, Mr. Kennedy was incorrectly identified as speaking French fluently. The Speaker apologizes for the error.
Seeking support
Englehart woman needs wheelchair accessible vanSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — Englehart resident and community activist Lisa Buck has begun a Facebook crowdfunding page to raise funds to purchase a new wheelchair accessible van so she can attend medical appointments and have independence in her life.“It’s going
GNML Changes
Minor T-Birds out, Major T-Birds inSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – This month’s long weekend is in honour of Labour Day and, for hard working hockey players, there may be some good news – more work.The Great North Midget League (GNML) had set up the
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Cubs Showcase their talents at preseason tourneySteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Three wins and an overtime round robin loss, followed by victory in the championship game, showed the New Liskeard Cubs are ready for another winning season.The Great North Midget League (GNML) Triple A
OUT FOR AN ADVENTURE
The 12th annual Evanturel Township Adventure Challenge recently took place at Kap Kig Iwan Park. Registration was down this year, perhaps due to an earlier date than usual, but those who came out had a perfect summer morning to mountain bike and hike/run on roads and trails. Team Strawberry
Lions camp – Midget team lacing up for new season
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The summer is all but packed away by now – soccer balls and baseball bats are back in storage – and striding to the forefront is hockey.The latest team to set their season in motion is the New Liskeard Midget A