Dear Editor:I regret this rather tardy “thank you” to our supporters for the year 2016.We have so many dedicated and generous individuals in the fabric of our community it would take a full newspaper page to name you all. Therefore this year I have decided to thank
Dear EditorRecently I took advantage of the invitation given by the Englehart Nordic Ski Club to attend the moonlight ski/snowshoe/walk and pot luck social at Kap Kig Iwan Park in Englehart.What a delightful evening it was! Skiing on well groomed trails and basking in the beauty of
Dear Editor:I thoroughly enjoy reading The Speaker as my source of news about area happenings, so I am extremely disappointed to learn that you are retiring as editor.You do an outstanding job week in and week out, so you will be greatly missed in that regard.Also,
Dear Editor:A few weeks have passed since the 2016 edition of Village Noël Temiskaming (VNT) made its annual appearance in downtown New Liskeard. It was a huge success with over 5 000 visitors from every corner of the province and elsewhere.Such a huge event requires careful planning
Dear Editor:I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge everyone who has participated in our “Care Close to Home” campaign for the benefit of our hospital. Thanks to you, pieces of equipment have been and continue to be purchased to improve local care. Minimizing the need to
Sorry State of AffairsDear Editor:I had a recent experience with the school board about school buses.It was my understanding that school buses originated to pick up rural children from one room schools to the newer bigger schools in town.After my experience I sat at a restaurant
Dear Editor:During the last Bikers Reunion I spoke to many of the bikers as I took Misty on her many daily walks through the camp grounds.Every biker I spoke to expressed their disappointment at this being the last reunion.Other bikers mentioned that different locations were being
Pet PeeveDear Editor:Due to numerous complaints over the winter, I would like to ask owners to make sure that your pets are kept on a leash and under your control, at all times, when out in the public.You are responsible for your pet, should he or
Dear Editor :Representing The Salvation Army, Anne and I have been overwhelmed by the support of this community throughout the recent holiday season.Your incredible generosity gives us the opportunity to continue to serve those in need through our Community and Family Services and our Food Bank. Working
Dear Editor:The health care system in Ontario is in crisis. Most of us understand that. Unfortunately the rhetoric coming from the provincial Liberal government would have us believe that it can no longer afford to put more money into the system because we are broke.The reality is
