Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD -- Latchford council is giving its support to the Municipality of Wawa as that community prepares to battle the provincial government.The matter of concern is the province’s plan to phase down the payments to municipalities that compensate for property taxes that would have
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – You don’t have to brave bears and bugs to get your blueberry fix this weekend.The annual Temagami Blueberry Festival runs August 3 on the waterfront.There will be face painting, games and a fishing derby for the kids.Adults, meanwhile, can peruse the offerings of
[caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Editor - Gordon Brock[/caption]Commemorated, not celebratedThe commemorations marking the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I isn’t restricted to the large international stage. There are many local offshoots
Lies and bullyingDear Editor:Do you like to live with a LIAR and with a BULLY??I submit that our city of Temiskaming Shores has become both.A deal was made— no taxes for an old age home in New Liskeard that is non-profit-over-seen by volunteers. Our
Dear Editor:Over 50 years ago, when I came to this country, as a landed immigrant ,I was encouraged to study Canadian history to become a Canadian citizen.Not that my knowledge of history was deficient, but because those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat
The story behind energy price increaseDear Editor:There has been some wild and erroneous statements made by politicians about the cost of energy. Here is the real story.There has been a concerted effort by the Conservative party in Ontario, Tim Hudak and Vic Fedeli in particular, to
Dear Editor:If the rest of Temiskaming is as busy as our local ball fields, then I would say things are moving in Temiskaming in full swing.All crops are maturing quickly and the first bales of hay are being removed. Wild strawberries are plentiful, and wild raspberries are
Dear Editor:The Temiskaming Art Gallery 2014 Garden Tour Committee would like to thank The Temiskaming Speaker and its staff for the excellent coverage it gave to our recent event.The Garden Tour was a great success. The weather cooperated (mostly), the temperatures were comfortable and, best of all,
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – In Elk Lake, the Civic Holiday weekend is synonymous with “homecoming” and “fun.”And this year is no different, as the community prepares to mark the sixty-eighth annual celebration.The activities kick off Wednesday,July 30 with an evening bingo at the Royal
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT --There will be fun for everybody in and around Cobalt over the Civic Holiday weekend.First off the bat will be the Bass Lake Mens’ and Mixed Slo Pitch Tournament with 18 to 20 teams from throughout the area gathering at the ball diamonds
