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Respect our Christian faith

Dear Editor:I have a question for you.Is it disrespectful to us who want to wish a Merry Christmas publicly without having to think, “Which faith are they?”.We believe that December 25 was the day chosen to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Nowadays, December 25 has, or eventually will be called,

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Humans and sheep

Dear Editor,If we know anything about sheep, it is that they seldom, if ever, do what you want them to do.That is why God taught man to be the sheep’s shepherd. The sheep bleat, run off into dark corners, and have to be found; walk near the shepherd but act

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Christmas 2013

Is there a month in the year that flies by as fast as December?For those that answer in the affirmative with that rhetorical question, the reason for that is probably – undoubtedly—because of the self-imposed pace of the Christmas season.Now, it’s come down to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.Yours truly

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The miracle of Christmas

The most special thing about Christmas, beyond the obvious, is the way that people work together to bring about so many wonderful things.From concerts, to pageants, to parades, to decorated homes, to the homemade treats, and the many other gifts of love and friendship, people pull together to make the

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Concerns with proposed new policing billing model

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter  LATCHFORD — Latchford council has joined others in expressing concern and dissatisfaction with the new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) billing model being proposed for municipalities.In two resolutions Thursday, December 18, Latchford council expressed its concern about the potential for excessive increases in policing costs to municipalities under the

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City Shooting for Hunt Inclusion

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter  TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city wants in on a proposal to reinstate a spring bear hunt on a limited basis.Temiskaming Shores council wants the proposed hunt extended to Wildlife Management Unit 28.It stretches from the Lorrain Valley south of Cobalt north to the Abitibi River, and from the

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Clinic a Chance for End-of-year Giving

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Canadian Blood Services is hoping for a holiday miracle.A blood donor clinic is scheduled for December 30 at Riverside Place in New Liskeard, between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.Donors are encouraged to book a time, either online, at www.blood.ca, or

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Christmas Future

A local look at a first Noël villageTEMISKAMINGDIANE JOHNSTON Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Christ-mas 2013 is only days away, but a group already has its eyes set on next year’s festivities and a new look for downtown New Liskeard.The Centre culturel ARTEM has proposed transforming a few blocks and a route

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Double Fatality

Highway 11 collision claims life of two Temiskaming Shores teensReporterTEMISKAMING SHORES — A double motor vehicle collision involving an automobile and a tractor-trailer unit claimed the lives of two Temiskaming Shores teenagers and closed High-way 11 and Highway 558 for several hours on Wednesday, December 18 say the Temiskaming Detachment

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OPP request the public’s assistance

DISTRICT (Staff-special) — Members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint on Sunday, December 22 at approximately 11 p.m.  

Police say, a 17-year-old New Liskeard female was approached by a man operating a red Ford pick-up truck on Whitewood Avenue.  The man asked if she would like a ride, say police.   Police say when she declined he told her to get into the vehicle.  In a release from the police, police say  “She departed the scene and there was no further contact. “

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety, and that of children, at all times. Please take time to discuss with your children in detail safety tips regarding the dangers of strangers.  Do not leave your children unattended anywhere, for any length of time, when out in public. Remember to encourage safety in numbers.  The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca <http://www.opp.ca/>   contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

If anyone has any information about this case please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call the Tri Town Region Inc Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).