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Exploring wisdom in The Sacredness of Our Elders

    By Joshua Drakes For The Speaker DISTRICT – Lindsay Cote, author of Spirit Talks and Spirit to Spirit, recently released the third installment in his series, continuing his …

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LACING UP FOR CHRISTMAS

  Santa and Mrs. Claus were lacing up their skates for skating with children at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena in New Liskeard December 7. The Skating With Santa event …

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FIRED UP FOR CHRISTMAS

  Coleman Township Fire Department held its Christmas Vendor Show December 7 at the Coleman community hall. There were 18 vendors participating in this year’s event. A 50-50 draw resulted …

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Cobalt ready to shine for Home Town Takeover

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Ontario’s Most Historic Town is rolling out the silver carpet to television network HGTV, hoping to entice them to choose …

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Christmas Wish campaign raises $100,000

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A lot of Christmas wishes are going to come true for needy families in the Temiskaming region thanks to …

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Dave Dymond’s Christmas

By Gordon Brock   A bit of a tradition had developed beginning in 1996 where I found myself walking into New Liskeard’s Empire Theatre on Christmas Eve morning to wish …

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A message for the ages

    The Speaker has always encouraged people to shop local. That’s partly self-interest, of course – we’re a business too and we need your support, just like all the …

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Near perfect conditions for first NOD race at TNSC

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — It was near perfect cross-country ski conditions for the first Northern Ontario District (NOD) race of the season, held …

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Cubs back on home ice after Gold Puck weekend

    Sue Nielsen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Cubs met their Waterloo at the Waterloo Gold Puck AAA Tournament featuring some of the top …

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Expanded regional public transit system proposed

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – In just over a year from now, residents of Englehart, Elk Lake and Temagami could have the opportunity to …

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Bear Island shuttle done for season

    TEMAGAMI (Staff) – The sudden onset of winter means shuttle travel to Bear Island is no longer viable for the season. In a public notice on December 8, …

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Pete’s Dam hydro study recommended

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The public will have a chance to be heard before a proposed demonstration hydro-electric turbine at Pete’s Dam Park …

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SWEET TREATS

  Temagami Tarts owner Mark Beardmore looked festive as he offered his award winning butter tarts for sale at the first Cobalt Train Station Christmas Market and Social, held on …

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UPLIFTING DONATION

  Georgia-Pacific has donated $10,000 for the purchase of ceiling lifts at the Blanche River Health (BRH) Englehart hospital. Officials say the motorized devices, mounted on overhead tracks, allow hospital …

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After-hours phone service lauded

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After-hours callers won’t be left hanging on the line when trying to reach public works or other municipal departments. …

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Bigger, faster transit system proposed

    Joe O’Grady Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – An ambitious proposal to lower peak wait times and extend municipal transit service to outlying communities is being proposed …

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Cobalt mayor takes leave of absence

    COBALT (Staff) – Cobalt town council will be without its leader for the next three months. At the town’s December 9 meeting, council approved a leave of absence …

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