Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As testimony in the Parsons murder trial drew to an end late last week, jurors heard from the man accused of committing the crime.Mat Hayes, a former Cobalt resident, has pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the death of
Cubs back at The Shep after Waterloo tourneySteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There’s a minimum of 120 minutes of hockey to be played by the New Liskeard Cubs this weekend. The challenge is to get the most from all their time on the ice.The Great North
Bethlehem Walk showcases the portrayal of the life of Jesus Christ[gallery ids="14840,14842,14841"]THORNLOE — The annual tradition…the portrayal of the life of Jesus Christ, from birth to the cross, was on display Sunday, December 11 during the 2016 Bethlehem Walk at the Thornloe Crossroads Baptist Church.Just over 320 people
Réjeanne Bélisle-Massie, chairperson of Village Noel Temiskaming (left) recently accepted a cheque for $20,000 from Sylvie Rioux, relationship management associate with Agri Esprit/Agri Spirit of Farm Credit Canada. The money will be used to help Village Noel Temiskaming cover the costs of kiosks to highlight local food producers and local
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHAMBERLAIN TOWNSHIP -- Chamberlain Township is looking for a new councillor for its five-person council.Councillor Debra Schenk stepped down from council in early November, citing personal reasons, said Chamberlain Township clerk-treasurer Calvin Rodgers.Ms. Schenk first came on council in the 2014 municipal
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Cobalt is considering whether it has the appropriate equipment to plow the sidewalk running over Larose Bridge.The bridge is shared between the Town of Cobalt and Coleman Township and currently Coleman Township is plowing the roadway.But recently the Town of Cobalt
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD — Whether you wanted a sign for your house, a sign on your car or a billboard for your business, Barry and Cindy Phippen were always there with smiles to help.After four decades, the owners of Phippen Signs in New Liskeard are
At the mallLast week The Speaker carried on its front page a story about how a long-time tradition in Temiskaming – visits with Santa at the Timiskaming Square Mall – will continue this Christmas season thanks to the initiative of the Temiskaming Shores Lioness Lions Club.As has been
Temagami Country ChristmasDear Editor:This holiday season we took the opportunity to visit Temagami’s Christmas Village. It was an elaborate arrangement of lights and Christmas figures strung out through the bush on a well-cut and groomed walking trail. While the real Santa held court in the quaint and
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Northern College Social Service Worker Program student Kelly Vachon.1. What is your full name? Kelly
