A “STEAK” IN 4-H

As part of a national partnership between Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and 4-H Canada, the Temiskaming 4-H Beef Buddies Club received $500. Club member Amanda Walther, centre, is seen above accepting the donation from the FCC’s Jack Phillips, at left, and Sylvie Rioux. (Supplied Photo)

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caFebruary 25, 2015Business4-H Canada, Farm Credit Canada, Temiskaming 4-H Beef Buddies

Grand opening for Ducharme Law office

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Offering a standing commitment to excellence and integrity with a certain element of self sacrifice, lawyer Marc Ducharme and his wife Melanie and their two children cut a ribbon to announce the opening of Ducharme Law office at 213 Whitewood Avenue in

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caFebruary 25, 2015BusinessDucharme Law Office

Cobalt anticipating solar profits by 2016

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Limitations on grid availability have resulted in some downsizing of two of the solar projects in Cobalt.But at Cobalt’s regular council meeting Tuesday, February 3, Mayor Tina Sartoretto expressed confidence that the town will be seeing revenue from the projects by 2016.

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Committee establishing Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund

COBALT (Staff) -- A Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund Committee has been set up to establish an endowment fund to benefit Cobalt cultural and heritage organizations well into the future.Led by Jack Birtch, the committee includes Diane Beatty, Jack Church, Sue Cavanagh and Tina Sartoretto.In a press release,

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caFebruary 18, 2015Businesscobalt, Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund

New Liskeard Mac’s Convenience Store hosts grand opening

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Mac’s Convenience Store, located at 14 Paget Street, held a grand opening celebration last week inviting customers to come see what they are all about.Mac’s Convenience store owner, Sandeep (Sandy) Sidhu, is proud of her store and the

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caJanuary 28, 2015Businessgrand opening

Brassard acclaimed as board chair

TIMMINS (Special/Staff) – An Englehart trustee has been returned as chair of the Northeastern Catholic District School Board.Rick Brassard was acclaimed to an eighth year as chair at the inaugural meeting of the regional English Catholic school board.Contemplating the new year, “I look forward to the completion

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caJanuary 28, 2015Businesseducation, NCDSB

Temagami station renovating for the future

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami’s train station is being transformed yet again.FedNor has granted $72,000 for renovations to help turn the historic building into a year-round multi-use facility.Funding will be used to install energy-efficient doors and windows, add insulation, and upgrade plumbing, heating and electrical

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caJanuary 21, 2015BusinessFedNor, Temagami, train station

Timiskaming Health Unit board rep selections

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- It is now the time after the municipal election when the municipalities work together to elect representatives to the area boards.Timiskaming Health Unit medical health officer and chief executive officer Dr. Marlene Spruyt told The Speaker that some of the municipalities are

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caJanuary 7, 2015Businesselection, Timiskaming Health Unit

Ontario supporting women’s mining training

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – An initiative to train aboriginal women for mining-related jobs has received provincial support.The Temiskaming Native Women’s Support Group has been awarded up to $205,530 from Ontario’s Rural Economic Development program.In a news release, provincial officials say the “innovative program” will train First Nations and

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caJanuary 7, 2015Businesseconomic development

Relax and rejuvenate at Calming Waters Spa

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Certified Spa Therapy Practitioner Kathie Peters has a wide array of business, people and management skills that she is relying on to ensure her new business, Calming Waters Spa, is a success.In her tranquil home-based spa she offers blissful relaxation of

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caDecember 17, 2014BusinessTSACC

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A “STEAK” IN 4-H

Grand opening for Ducharme Law office

Cobalt anticipating solar profits by 2016

Committee establishing Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund

New Liskeard Mac’s Convenience Store hosts grand opening

Brassard acclaimed as board chair

Temagami station renovating for the future

Timiskaming Health Unit board rep selections

Ontario supporting women’s mining training

Relax and rejuvenate at Calming Waters Spa