Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The numbers are in, this past February was Temiskaming’s coldest month in recorded history.Area residents can take some comfort in the fact they have weathered the coldest February on record, since weather data has been collected in the district dating back to
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Safety is most importantThe recent rail line derailments near Gogama, and the resulting oil spills, show the need to ensure the highest safety standards and investment in infrastructure, and in the vehicles that are transporting these goods.It is incumbent on us as consumers, on our government leaders,
Renewable clean energy
Dear Editor:Have you noticed as you drive around Northern Ontario that solar panels are beginning to be a common sight? There are operating sites in Englehart on the arena roof, in Ramore, Kapuskasing, Harley Township and more are planned for Chamberlain Township, the Earlton arena and
Taxing Situation
Dear Editor:Just reading about the cutbacks of the train service and bus services. It’s not the only cutback the government has bestowed upon us.With all the cuts of the other departments, what really ticks me off, is our taxes are paying for all these services, yet our
Letter of the week
Library cuts are significantDear Editor:I’m saddened by what I read on the letter page of The Speaker of February 25, 2015 -- that the city Council has cut $50,000.00 from the budget of the library. And I agree with what Mr.[Russell] Mitchell writes[Speaker letter entitled “Library
Twenty Questions with Patricia Suy
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Latchford Fire Department volunteer firefighter Patricia Suy.1. What is your full name? Patricia Ingrid Suy
WHAT A WINNER!
Timiskaming District Secondary School Elementary School Grade 8 student Morgan Dufresne (middle) entered a 2014 Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Poster Contest and won first place at her school level. She then placed first at the Branch 33 Level and went on to win first place at the Zone
City gains underground exposure
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – While the city may not be a mining centre, its mayor is pleased with its latest exposure to the industry.The annual convention of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) in Toronto draws exhibitors from around the world, said Temiskaming
SHOWCASE 2015
The Cobalt Coleman Skating Club ended their season with a bang last Saturday night at the Father Les Costello Memorial Arena presenting their 2015 Showcase theme Random Collection of Thoughts. Pictured are skaters Faye Champagne (left) and Hannah Laframboise. (Staff photo)
The 2015 DTSSAB budget passed
DISTRICT (Staff) -- The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) has delivered its budget for 2015.DTSSAB uses a complex apportionment formula to determine how much each municipality must contribute. The formula used is based on the number of caseloads, population, assessment, and the number of households.