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Attempted murder charge laid

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A 44-year-old area resident has been charged with attempted murder after an October 29 incident on Brewster Street resulted in serious, life-threatening injuries to a 74-year-old …

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FISH AND CHILLLS

Ethan Foster, 10, had a fin-tastic time trick or treating in downtown New Liskeard during the Friday, October 30 Downtown BIA Halloween Haunt. Various merchants wished children would stop by …

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FRIGHTFULLY FUN

Kelli Michaud was happy to turn out with her friend’s nattily-decorated dog, Lyla, to take part in the Petober Fest fundraiser for Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary on October 3 …

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MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT

Perciphine and Scott Gray of Perc’s House of Scents-y helped shoppers get the jump on the holiday gift-giving season with their booth at the craft and vendor show at Notre-Dame-de-Bon–Secours …

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COPS AND WITCHES

Easton Lathem, 4, didn’t arrest Kathy Armstrong at Armstrong on Whitewood in downtown New Liskeard for giving out too much candy during the Downtown BIA Halloween Haunt on Friday, October …

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PUMPKIN PARTY

Melanie Corbett had a keen helper in six-year-old son Olsen, who scooped up the seeds and put them in a container while the two took part in the Elk Lake …

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FARM FRESH GOODNESS

The New Liskeard Farmer’s Market wraps-up its regular 2026 season on Saturday, October 31. They’ll have a special Trick or Treat session that day from 8 a.m. to noon with …

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Local athletes heading to OFSAA

SueNielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP – Approximately 143 athletes from 15 different high schools from New Liskeard to Moosonee competed at the North Eastern Ontario Athletic Association (NEOAA) …

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Hog Line Report

With Angus McStone HCC Curling and Trivia Night The Haileybury Curling Club (HCC) invites you and your friends to join us for four friendly ends of curling and an evening …

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Sport Shorts

By Sue Nielsen He raised the bar During more than two decades of writing for The Temiskaming Speaker, I have rarely dedicated my Sport Shorts column to one individual. That …

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Arena fire suppression hopes put on ice

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City councillors have thrown cold water on a request to quickly install a new fire suppression system at the Shelley Herbert-Shea …

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Latchford takes first step toward new Official Plan

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – Latchford’s vision for the future will be heavily influenced by the town’s new Official Plan and zoning bylaw which is being reviewed …

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Temiskaming OPP suspends use of Crime Stoppers

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Following in the footsteps of several police forces across Ontario, the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is suspending its …

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Plant Parenthood welcomes green thumbs

Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A new business is on the grow in Temiskaming Shores – literally. A ribbon cutting with the Temiskaming Shores and Area …

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MPWR Fit cuts a fine figure as it opens for business

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was a joyous ribbon cutting ceremony announcing the recent grand opening of MPWR Fit, an industrial workwear fabrication …

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New Englehart mayor identifies priorities

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Fresh off her decisive municipal election win, Jo-Anne Farmer says she’s ready to get down to business moving the community forward as …

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Latchford clerk/CAO lauds outgoing council

Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD — Compliments are always nice to hear and Latchford’s clerk/CAO did not spare any expense in saying how much she has enjoyed working …

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School board trustees acclaimed

DISTRICT (Staff) – School board trustees for the Temiskaming region were all acclaimed prior to the October 26 municipal election. Brigid Wilkinson: trustee for the English Public board Larry Wiwchar: …

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