New Skier
The smile says it all. Four year-old Chyler Christo was on skies for the first time during opening day at the Tri-Town Ski & Snowboard Village, on Saturday, January 14. She took to the sport like it was second nature to her, said her father Brandon Christo. (Staff photo
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A WINTER’S TALE
The bear of the book title may have snored on, but fans were wide awake as library clerk Alison McCorkle read a tale at the New Liskeard library. Taking in last week’s preschool storytime were, from left, 17-month-old Jamie Knott, four-year-old John McLean, two-year-old Penelope Walford and four-year-old Lucian
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Bright idea for bird-feeders
Enhancing your bird-feeder can be as easy as placing honey on toast and then spreading it with birdseed. This tasty treat for our feathered friends was the craft project for children taking part in the annual Kids’ Christmas Bird Count at the Hilliardton Marsh Saturday, January 7. Pictured here,
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Interest soaring
Kids enjoy Christmas Bird Count at Hilliardton MarshDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_15098" align="alignleft" width="232"] Joanne Goddard is pictured here with an evening grosbeak captured for banding
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All in the family
Big sister Kendall Eckensviller, 6, gave four-year-old brother Cooper a push as the New Liskeard pair took to the ice at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena. It was a popular spot during the Christmas holiday season. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)
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ACFO-Témiskaming’s 22nd annual brunch this coming weekend
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There will be plenty of “joie de vivre” this coming weekend at Riverside Place.The French-speaking residents and organizations of south Temiskaming will gather together to enjoy a brunch and awards ceremony this coming Sunday, January 15 at the Riverside Place
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MAKING TRACKS
The Haileybury branch of the Temiskaming Shores library has all the usual offerings – from books, CDs and DVDs to Internet access. But outdoor enthusiasts of all ages can also borrow snowshoes. The recreational equipment, sized for kids and adults, is provided through a partnership with the Healthy Kids
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Travels with an artist
Laura Landers holding solo exhibition at Classic TheatreDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY -- Haileybury artist Laura Landers is now presenting an exhibition of art works titled Artistic Travels.The exhibition is taking place at the Mezzanine Gallery at the Cobalt Classic Theatre, and is open to the public
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FOX VISITOR
Once winter set in this beautiful, friendly red fox has been coming into the Town of Cobalt foraging for food. It has been spotted at various locations around town. This photo was taken on Galena Street recently. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)
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SANTA LOVE
Santa arrived at the Latchford Community Centre to the delight of the children and adults attending the Latchford Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 9. From the left sitting on Santa’s lap are Samuel Briand and his sister Emily Briand. This photo originally appeared in The Speaker’s December 21,
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