New memoir details life on farm and in education
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Ron Bailey still dreams of cows. They were key to the life of the New Liskeard man, who with his family …
Plowing ahead with naming contest
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — Have you ever thought about naming a plow? You’ve got your chance as the City of Temiskaming Shores is asking residents under the age …
Wild Temiskaming roars into 2022 with new calendar
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor COBALT – In just six years, Cobalt photographer Sue Nielsen has raised $19,000 for local causes. Nielsen (who’s a reporter/photographer with The Temiskaming Speaker) …
Elk Lake fire truck gives students a hot ride
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter JAMES TOWNSHIP — Who needs a school bus when you can arrive at school in a fire truck? Three Elk Lake Public School students arrived at …
Top five finish for Harvest Queen at Miss North Ontario
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The 2020 Fall Fair Harvest Queen won several awards and was named third runner-up at the 15th Miss North Ontario Regional …
Beaven celebrates 90 years of art and leadership
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON – Artist, poet, teacher, curator – Berdina Beaven has been inspiring, and been inspired by, her Northern Ontario community since she arrived in …
Newest Paul Harris Fellow adds music to region
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ROBILLARD TOWNSHIP – Music teacher, live theatre director, community bandleader, musician and performer, and long-term care entertainer Linda Henry of Robillard Township has been named a …
Local artists receive NOAA Juried Exhibit awards
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Two Temiskaming Pallette and Brush Club members have received awards for their participation in the 65th Annual NOAA Juried Exhibit. Jamie Hawken and …
Village Noel back with new location at Fall Fair grounds
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Temiskaming’s famous New France-themed Village Noel is back for another fun filled three days. This year it takes place at the Fall Fair …
Santa and his fans coming back to Haileybury
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – One year ago, motorists could only wave to Santa on a drive-by visit through downtown Haileybury. And in another COVID-prompted precaution, crowds were …