Winter wallops Temiskaming region

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — At least 10 to 15 centimeters (cm) of snow fell on the Temiskaming region overnight Saturday, November 21 causing residents to drag out their snow shovels, winter coats, hats and boots.However, the freshly fallen snow was a good omen for the volunteers

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caNovember 25, 2015Communityweather

THAT’S A WRAP

First Baptist Church in New Liskeard was shoebox central last week, as donors dropped off boxes crammed with gifts for children living in poverty and strife. The total had yet to be tallied, but estimates with still a couple of days to go were in the range of 700.

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caNovember 25, 2015CommunityChristmas, First Baptist Church

Blood donor clinic December 22

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – Blood donors can give the gift of life just before Christmas.A blood donor clinic will be held December 22 at Riverside Place in New Liskeard.“Wrap it up red this holiday season by giving life,” said the Canadian Blood Services in a news release

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caNovember 25, 2015Communityblood donation, Canadian Blood Services

Sober and safe

MADD Temiskaming launches annual Red Ribbon campaignSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — On Friday, November 13, outside the Temiskaming Shores City hall, members of MADD Temiskaming, along with Temiskaming Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Temiskaming Shores Fire Department Chief Tim Uttley cut a red ribbon to officially

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caNovember 18, 2015CommunityMADD, OPP

LUNCH IS SERVED

Karen Woods served tea to Mel McNaughton at the Salvation Army Temiskaming Community Church. The November 7 luncheon and bake sale were organized by the Salvation Army Home League. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caNovember 18, 2015CommunitySalvation Army

Haileybury cenotaph getting a facelift

[caption id="attachment_10324" align="alignleft" width="500"] Andre Denis, left, and Jason Larocque secure the pieces of the 91-year-old Haileybury cenotaph for transport to Vankleek Hill. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)[/caption]Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

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Bay Street snow dump area to continue

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The municipality will continue to use an area near the New Liskeard waterfront as temporary storage for snow and excavated materials.Use of the area at the end of Bay Street “is in the best interest of the City,” said Temiskaming Shores

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caNovember 11, 2015Communitysnow removal

Sending Christmas wishes by shoebox

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Leaves fall, Halloween costumes are put away, and the packing of shoeboxes begins.Later this month, shoeboxes crammed with school supplies, toys, hygiene items and good wishes will be delivered to centres across Canada as part of Operation Christmas Child.They’ll then

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caNovember 4, 2015CommunityChristmas, Operation Christmas Child

Heritage Fund support for ag businesses

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is extending expansion help to two agricultural operations in Temiskaming.R&T Farm in Temiskaming Shores is receiving $80,000 to expand its existing farm structure and buy equipment to meet the growing demand for goat’s milk.Thornloe Cheese has been awarded

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caOctober 28, 2015Communityagriculture, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund

Volunteers, take a seat

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – They deliver meals and drive seniors to appointments.Now, a new bench along the New Liskeard waterfront by Riverside Place pays tribute to volunteers with Timiskaming Home Support (THS).It is “a very small token” of appreciation for all their work, said

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speakeradmin webmaster@northernontario.caOctober 28, 2015CommunityHealth, new liskeard, Temiskaming Home Support

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Temiskaming Shores Community Newspaper

Winter wallops Temiskaming region

THAT’S A WRAP

Blood donor clinic December 22

Sober and safe

LUNCH IS SERVED

Haileybury cenotaph getting a facelift

Bay Street snow dump area to continue

Sending Christmas wishes by shoebox

Heritage Fund support for ag businesses

Volunteers, take a seat