Former New Liskeard resident, Myrtle “Myrt” Grace Leroy of Morrisburg died peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2014, from complications associated with a severe flu at the age of 84.Myrtle was born March 17, 1929, in Owen Sound, Ontario,
By Lynn Gibson, TNSC Public Relations DirectorThe Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) had some cold weather days this last week, but people continued to ski and the trails continue to be fabulous. It is not too late to buy a membership – there are many, many wonderful skiing days left
Happy New Year and all the best in 2014 from the New Liskeard Skating Club.Skating started for all programs, except Canpower Skate, on Monday, January 6.Canpower Skate will start on Tuesday, January 14, for the advanced group and Friday, January 17, for the Junior group.Forms are available in the magazine
ReportThe Temiskaming Northern Loons (TNL) Swim Club has a registration session and tryouts on Wednesday, January 8, at the New Liskeard Pool and Fitness Centre.It all starts at 5 p.m.If you are interested in joining our team, please contact coach Len Lear at 705-544-8557 or email him at aquaman@parolink.net.Come join
Why does Brian Burke need a sour song-and-dance for everything he does? Now instead of just cutting the final couple of players from Team USA (Bobby Ryan and Keith Yandle) he has to send out some hurtful dialogue with the decision.The good news is that both players challenged his comments
POLAR ICE SUNDAY MIXEDMidjim Dépanneur 72BNS Corner Gas 69Tri-Town Bowling 60Polar PortableSign Rentals 59Petals 53Grant Fuels 51JR Printing 49JD Roofing 35High AveragesLadies:Joanne Webster 193Darlo Chevrier 190Esther McCarrel 190Men:Harold Briscoe 200John Young 199Larry Olsen 196Frank Manton 196High TripleLadies:Jacinthe Morin 590Men:Allen Morris 687High SingleLadies:Darlo Chevrier 253Men:Kim Lapointe 277Team High SingleJD Roofing 1404Team
No one was injured when a southbound tractor-trailer suddenly crossed Highway 11 south of the rail crossing outside Temagami at about 10:45 a.m. Sunday, January 5. The truck came to rest in the north ditch in deep snow and facing north after striking a utility pole. The Temagami fire department
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – One of the items on the city’s agenda in the new year will be the adoption of the municipality’s first official plan.The document takes a long-term view of planning.It plots where development can occur in Temiskaming Shores, and what type – from housing and business to
DISTRICT (Staff) – Here are the top ten news stories of 2013 as selected by The Temiskaming Speaker’s editorial department.1. The murder of Chris Parsons leaves community in shock and disbelief over the killing of the well-known 42-year-old Haileybury resident.2. Kenneth Reese found not guilty of the 2010 murder of
It’s the last issue of the calendar year and time for some reflection.NEWS STORIESThree out of the four top news stories in our area, as chosen by The Temiskaming Speaker’s editorial department, involved deaths of area people and how the judicial system handled it. Our story of the year, the
