Fundraiser being held to aid Temagami boy’s health journey
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – A Temagami family is seeking the public’s help in offsetting their medical expenses. Elliott Lacroix Belanger, seven, suffered a …
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PERFECT FLOOD
Roger Clark manned the hose on the weekend as he carefully flooded the outdoor rink located on Bay Lake in Latchford. The rink is easily accessible from the shore by …
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Haileybury woman creates unique tourism project
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — She doesn’t hear the words can’t, don’t and it won’t work. Haileybury businesswoman Nicole Guertin is an ideas person and no idea is too …
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MADD ABOUT ENFORCEMENT
Temiskaming OPP Constable Chad Butler is the latest recipient of the MADD Outstanding Officer Award recognizing his efforts to keep roads safe. In 2019, he was involved in seven occurrences …
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POWERFUL GIFT
A $15,000 donation from the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) corporate citizenship program will purchase a new “smart bed” at Temiskaming Hospital, plus more. “We’re all members of Temiskaming Shores and …
Chair, vice-chair return at Board ONE
TIMMINS (Special/Staff) – Familiar faces remain at the helm of the region’s English public school board. At the board’s inaugural meeting, Timmins trustee Bob Brush was acclaimed to …
Hopes that Charlton Legion can open in summer
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON – Things are looking up for the Charlton Legion. The building has been closed since last March due to the pandemic, and during …
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Christmas Spirit
The Frog’s Breath Foundation recently played Santa Claus, gifting area food banks in the South Temiskaming region $5,000 each in a donation ceremony at The Temiskaming Speaker office in New …
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New park to make a splash in 2021
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – It can be tough to remember soaring summer temperatures as the snow shovels and winter coats come out. But the long-awaited splash park …
Bikers Reunion commit to donating $5million
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Five million dollars is a lot of money, but that’s the commitment the Bikers Reunion has made to address the battle against cancer …