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REACHING NEW HEIGHTS

  Tsafack Momo Leonel enjoyed testing his strength climbing the rock wall as part of the New Liskeard Bikers Reunion on July 4. (Staff photo by Joe O’Grady)...

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Haileybury Legion ready to rock its centennial

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – One of the oldest Legion branches in the district has one foot planted firmly in the future and the …

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HITTING THE MARK

  Four-year-old Claire Chabonneau quickly completed the obstacle course and then got some guidance from her uncle Andrew Grant of the Englehart Fire Department on hitting the target with the …

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Garden Tour supports hospice care

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Gardening enthusiasts are being invited to come visit five notable examples in the region during the Sow Much Fun …

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Bob Sweet and Tears

By Joe O’Grady   Thank goodness Bob Sweet was at the helm in New Liskeard in 2004, to guide the former town through the tumultuous steps of amalgamation with Haileybury …

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Numbers and sentiments

    Every week we run a poll. It’s not a Gallup poll by any stretch of the imagination, just a fun gauge of people’s interests. In light of Canada …

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ATV club steadily growing network

    Darlene Wroe For The Speaker DISTRICT – The South Temiskaming ATV Club (STAC) is definitely growing, says club president Jason DeLeeuw. Work is constantly taking place to expand …

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Locker Room Chatter

    There were 59 ladies at Ladies’ Night July 5 with Men’s Night having 61. The Kal Tire Scramble held June 26-28 saw Brandon and Darrel Christo successfully defend …

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Straight From The Hip

By Mike McArthur   As promised, here’s a look at the annual Junior draft and my takes on who won and who lost. It was obvious the Maple Leafs with …

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City approved for new transit funding

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is poised to hitch a ride on a new federal transit funding program that could add almost …

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Police Blotter

    OPP charge individual following animal cruelty investigation TEMISKAMING SHORES — A police investigation into allegations of animal abuse has led to one individual being charged with causing unnecessary …

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Program to study agricultural expansion in region

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Expanding agriculture in Northeastern Ontario is the goal of a new “experiential learning course” being launched in the region. …

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Kyodo Dojo cuts through grand opening

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A ceremonial sword performed a novel ceremonial duty on June 13, as it sliced through a ribbon to formally …

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Lines are drawn in battle over graffiti

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Downtown New Liskeard businesses have drawn a line in the sand when it comes to the scourge of graffiti. …

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Tempers flare as Sharpe Lake sale plan proceeds

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Raised voices and the crack of the mayor’s gavel punctuated a tense exchange at town council on June 29, with …

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Cobalt headframe up for demolition

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – The Cobalt Historical Society is speaking out about the pending loss of what it deems an important part of the …

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