TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – As of July 1, the shoulders of public roads were opened to a wider range of off-road vehicles.But police are cautioning that use of non-traditional all-terrain vehicles on local roads is up to municipalities and their bylaws.“It is the operator’s responsibility to consult
The annual Bikers Reunion draw for a 2015 Harley-Davidson 1690 cc Road King motorcycle, valued at $27,500, was drawn on Sunday, June 28. From the left presenting the bike to the lucky winner is Ticket Seller Accountant Jackie Seguin, Bikers Reunion organizer Barry Phippen and the bike winner, Barb
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As one big infrastructure project gets underway, Temiskaming Shores’ application for funding for a second has been turned down.The city was recently informed that its application to the Canada-Ontario Small Communities Fund for its Gray Road project was not accepted.The
Survivor Diaries[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]The book The Temiskaming Speaker has been putting together on the stories told over the past two decades from World War II veterans is now nearing completion.The book
[caption id="attachment_1022" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Reporter Darlene Wroe[/caption]In all the years that I have been working here, which started in 1986, with a few absentee years from 2006 to 2010, I have
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – As the Earlton steam show turns 41, Andy Poupore continues to be surprised by the changing roster of exhibits and demonstrations.“For me, it’s just an exciting time and it changes every year,” said Mr. Poupore, a founder of the event and head
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Earlton Drag N Fly Club President Peggy Harrison.1. What is your full name?Peggy Turgeon-Harrison.2.
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – Temagami’s first Canoe Festival runs July 17 through 19 against a backdrop of live tunes, courtesy of the DeepWATER Music Festival.Temagami is an internationally renowned canoeing centre.The idea of a festival was raised in the past, “but never really happened,” said Carolyn Laronde, one
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – The DeepWATER Music Festival has been in the works for two years, says Carolyn Laronde of the Temagami Artistic Collective.The festival is a way “to bring people to Temagami and appreciate what we have here,” said Ms. Laronde, “and make use of that beautiful waterfront.”
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD —New Liskeard’s downtown core has eight new bike racks in the hopes they will increase street traffic, welcome and encourage cycling and, more importantly, boost sales for local businesses.The New Liskeard Business Improvement Association (BIA) installed and covered the costs for the
