Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — They packed their suitcases in anticipation of the annual Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies’ (OAAS) convention held at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto February 16-18.Harvest Queen Friends of the Festival pageant director Sharron Graydon accompanied the 2016-17 Harvest Queen, Gabrielle
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Twenty Questions with Gabrielle Smith
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with the newly-crowned New Liskeard Fall Fair Harvest Queen, Gabrielle Smith.1. What is your full name?Gabrielle Evelyne Smith.2. Where were you born?Temiskaming Hospital.3. What went through your mind when they called your name
Letter of the Week
Troubled by Queen pageantDear Editor:I attended the Fall Fair this year and was amazed at all the hours put in by the participants, vendors and the volunteers who make this community event possible. Although there is one aspect of the fair that I find troubling.I can
A fair to remember
Agriculture showcased in New Liskeard Fall FairDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD — The Temiskaming agricultural community was in the spotlight during the 2016 New Liskeard Fall Fair, and people from across the province were here to enjoy it.From Thursday, September 15 to Saturday, September
Harvest Queen Contestants 2016
A pool party was held at the home of Friends of the Festival Harvest Queen Pageant Director Sharron Graydon on Wednesday, August 31 for the 12 prospective Harvest Queen contestants. The pool party was a chance for the girls to meet and greet one another. From the left in
Harvest Queen reflects on “amazing opportunity”
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It will be bittersweet when the reigning New Liskeard Agricultural Society (NLAS) Harvest Queen, Shaelyn Turcotte, passes her sash and crown to her newly crowned successor this coming Friday night saying it has been an “amazing opportunity” and she feels blessed.Ms.
Harvest Queen Constestants 2016
A pool party was held at the home of Friends of the Festival Harvest Queen Pageant Director Sharron Graydon on Wednesday, August 31 for the 12 prospective Harvest Queen contestants. The pool party was a chance for the girls to meet and greet one another. From the left in
Harvest Queen off to CNE Ambassador of Fairs event
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — New Liskeard Agricultural Society Fall Fair Harvest Queen, Shaelyn Turcotte, is heading off to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs competition being held in Toronto August 20-21.The CNE dates back to 1879 and has grown from a local