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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A first in ’17
Alice arrived at 8:42 a.m. January 3 to become the first baby born at Temiskaming Hospital in 2017, and the second child for Courtney Huard and Jerrad Evans of New Liskeard. One of her first visitors was big brother Parker, 4. The infant, weighing six pounds 10 ounces, was
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Twenty Questions with Kim Adams
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Haileybury based Provincial President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kim Adams.1. What is your full name?Kimberly Ann (Connelly) Adams.2. Where were you born?New Liskeard, Ontario.3. What new position
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