These types of editorials have become a regular, annual staple.Two decades ago, at this time of year, an editorial was written in The Temiskaming Speaker urging readers not to get behind the wheel of any motorized vehicle after drinking even a small amount of alcohol.As part of that editorial, this
One of the traditions of Christmas, even in this age of social media, is the sending and receiving of printed Christmas cards.In many, many cases the Christmas card is the last way for people to stay in touch with friends who they may not have seen in years, or decades.That’s
Students at Ecole catholique Sainte-Michel were taking part in a series of fun measurement exercises last week to enhance their mathematical skills. From the left are Grade four students Michael Doupe, Francis Lajoie and Alexis Cleave who covered their hands in chalk and then jumped as high as they could
From the left are Ecole Navigateur students who are friends of Jacob Lafond. Jacob asked his friends to help him bring awareness about Down syndrome at the school when he challenged Grades 3-8 to answer questions about the similarities all students have in common. In the back row from the
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – A Temagami senior is the latest victim of a scam targeting grandparents.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say an 80-year-old Temagami woman is out $2,000 after a November 18 phone call.Police say the caller claimed to be her grandson and in need of money after being involved in a
Amanda Mongeon picked up a wreath of real garland at the Riverside Farmers’ Market Christmas market. Proceeds from the wreath sale will send the Timiskaming District Secondary School band to California next year, explained Shirley Gravel, at back, a retired teacher who will help chaperone the group. Inside Riverside Place,
ONTC transformation now also consideredDISTRICT (Staff) -- The Ontario Minister of Northern Development and Mines Michael Gravelle says options other than divestment are now being considered for the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC).In a press release issued Monday, December 2, after a meeting with Mr. Gravelle's advisory committee on the
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The city is prepared to take part in a regional initiative that hopes to spur more immigration to rural Northeastern Ontario.City council has approved a $500 contribution in 2014 and ’15 for a regional immigration project that would expand the existing HR North initiative.The goal is
Police seeking tips after alleged incidentCOBALT (Staff) – Police are asking for the public’s help after what they say describe a child abduction attempt in Cobalt last week.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say a 13-year-old boy was walking home from school November 28 when he was approached by a man near
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [TEMISKAMING] OPP REQUEST THE PUBLICS ASSISTANCE 2013-11-29FROM/DE: Temiskaming O.P.P. DATE: November 29, 2013OPP REQUEST THE PUBLICS ASSISTANCE(COBALT, ON) Members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an attempt child abduction on November 28th, 2013 at approximately 3:40 p.m.A 13-year-old
