Spread the Word to End the WordDear Editor”Best Buddies and the Special Olympics Committee have created a national campaign to raise awareness about the word “retard” or “retarded”.Kayla Marwick, a student who has autism along with friends of hers from Community Living, has brought the campaign
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Letter to the Editor
About our bus serviceDear Editor:I’m writing to The Speaker, in efforts to have some changes made for our lovely bus services.Now I’m a passenger like many who ride the bus everyday, and have some questions to ask, and hopefully this letter will get people’s attention.I live
Twenty Questions with Tammy Martyn
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Tri-Town Soccer Club President Tammy Martyn.1. What is your full name?Tammy Melody Martyn.2. Where
Museum proposed to showcase aboriginal heritage
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A Métis association is proposing a new museum that would showcase Temiskaming’s aboriginal heritage.The idea has been in the works since 2011, said Tina Nichol, secretary-treasurer of the Temiskaming Métis Council, as she presented the idea to city councillors earlier this
Growing green on idle land
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – In a region known for its forests, Northern landowners are being invited to plant more trees.The initiative is targeting rural properties that may not be suited to agriculture or could benefit from windbreaks or erosion control.Private landowners are eligible for subsidies
Much fun for Cobalt families
The Cobalt Family Fun Day took place Monday, February 16 at the Cobalt arena. There were many people taking part in public skating, a dog contest, a baby contest, face-painting, hotdogs and more. Pictured here, Rose Solmes, 11 (left), and her sister Andie Solmes, 9, of Cobalt, were lacing
Grants set stage for live entertainment
COBALT (Special/Staff) – The local arts scene has received a federal fiscal helping hand.Pied Piper Kidshows, which offers an annual series of children’s entertainment, has received $22,000 from the Canadian Arts Presentation Fund.Pied Piper is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that has been bringing live children’s entertainment to
The flag’s birthday party
Cobalt St. Patrick School celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the Canadian flag on Friday, February 13, two days ahead of the actual event, with much colour and enthusiasm. Students, teachers and staff were joined by Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof and Cobalt Mayor Tina Sartoretto for the event. Pictured here
First Chinese New Year’s banquet
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_6682" align="alignleft" width="500"] Taoist Tai Chi instructor Pat Buck welcomes people to the first New Liskeard FLK Taoist Tai Chi Chinese New Year Banquet to honour
FROZEN FESTIVAL
Five-year-old Karianne Rivard’s face was painted in the theme from the Disney movie Frozen at the Earlton Arena during the Earlton Winter Festival Saturday, February 7.(Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)