DISTRICT (Staff) – As regular readers would know, these past few months The Temiskaming Speaker has asked the public for help in making us aware of surviving World War II veterans living in our area whose stories may not have been previously published in The Speaker. The response we’ve
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Creating an age-friendly community
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As Temiskaming Shores grows greyer, community groups will be invited to discuss how to make the community work for an aging population.It ties into a second initiative focusing on community transportation, including public transit, non-urgent medical trips, taxis and other services.
Celebrating dairy month
Dear Editor:June is dairy month. Let’s celebrate!Did you know that June is dairy month? Canadian dairy farmers, like my family, want to encourage you to show your dairy love all month long. Here are 10 fun ways to celebrate this June.Do you love local? Local Food
Tuning up summer
Just Fiddling Around was performing at the Centennial Park in Englehart Saturday, June 13. From left JP Taché, Yvon Ducharme and Tom Preston were performing for park-goers as a first Music in the Park this summer. More musical Saturdays are planned for the park later in the summer. (Staff
Summer kicks off Haileybury Art in the Park
HAILEYBURY (Staff) -- Lake Temiskaming is beautiful at any time, but a new addition to the waterfront experience is being added on the evening of July 1 and every Wednesday after through the summer.The first Art in the Park at the Haileybury Harbourfront promises a fun and entertaining
Twenty Questions with Carrie Lawson
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Contact North Coordinator, Recruitment, Training & Partnerships, Carrie Lawson.1. What is your name?Carrie Rawson.2.
Canada Day hot in Cobalt
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Canada Day flags and spirits will be raised Wednesday, July 1 in Cobalt as the annual Canada Day event takes place.With the rousing sound of pipes and drums, the Haileybury Legion Pipe Band will be on hand.The Haileybury Heritage Museum will
Pat’s This & That Brico Coeur Home Décor now open
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Pat’s This & That Brico Coeur Home Decor business is the newest business to open its doors in Temiskaming Shores. They opened on Friday, June 19, assisted by the Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce (TSACC).The
ESCSM ONTARIO SCHOLARS
These are the Ontario Scholars for the school year 2014-15 at Ecole secondaire Catholique Sainte Marie. Front row, from left to right – David Laurin, Hailey Cole, Geneviève Jennings, Roxanne Champoux, Marie-Eve Corbin, Brianna Harrington, Daphnée Lévesque, Zachary O’Beirn, and Jacob Léveillé. Middle row, from left to right
ESCSM GIRLS
ESCSM GIRLSThese are the graduating girls for the 2014-15 year at Ecole secondaire Catholique Sainte Marie. Front row, from left to right – Kloe Bonney, Magen Caron, Geneviève Jennings, Roxanne Champoux, Marie-Eve Corbin, Brianna Harrington, Danika Beaubien, Daphnée Lévesque, and Mélanie Bourgeois.Middle row, from left to