New Liskeard Temiskaming Speaker_December 2021

THE SPEAKER TEMISKAMING

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Omicron propels preChristmas push for boosters

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES – “Omicron’s a game changer,” says the district’s acting medical officer of health.

Omicron, the new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, had not yet been confirmed in Temiskaming, but is “definitely suspected,” said Dr. Glenn Corneil in an interview earlier this week.

“I have no doubt that it’s already in our district,” Corneil said.

LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW

The Dénis family – Jose and Caroline, with daughters Dominique, second from left, and Joline, far right – hit the trails at their Hudson Township farm. CAJO Sleigh Rides, with Belgians Jacob and Bud in harness and COVID-19 protocols in place, is preparing for another season. And what would they like for Christmas? “More snow,” said Caroline, to improve trail conditions and enable visitors to try the sledding and tubing run in the bush. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

A one and a two

City �inalizing 2022 budget with small increases

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES – A one per cent increase in the municipal tax levy and a two per cent increase in water and sewer rates will be incorporated into Temiskaming Shores’ 2022 budget.

City council was scheduled to adopt the budget in principle last night (December 21).

For the average ratepayer with a house assessed at $206,000, the property tax bill will increase by $24 and water and sewer rates by $19.

Councillors spent a little over an hour at a special meeting last week reviewing the latest

draft of the city’s spending plans.

“That’s probably the quickest that we’ve ever looked at (the) budget and completed it,” commented Mayor Carman Kidd.

But he said staff have been working on it since August, and committees have also discussed spending plans in detail.

OPERATIONS

The operations budget –which covers the day-to-day staffing, utilities and other expenses needed to run the municipality – tallies $13.1 million.

That’s up about $276,000, or

two per cent, from 2021.

The budget includes an additional $68,300 to cover expected increases in levies that the city pays to the district’s social services administration board and the Timiskaming Health Unit.

Together they make up a projected $2.89 million.

Policing costs are another $2.23 million, which is actually down five per cent from 2021.

The budget also takes into account rising liability insurance costs, building in an additional $125,000, or 24 per cent.

On the revenue side, the city will receive a little more – $16,100 – from the Ontario

Municipal Partnership Fund.

Its funding under the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund is increasing by about $500,000.

It will also receive $225,000 over each of the next five years under a new Northern Ontario Resource Development Support Fund.

Much of the funding from the two programs will be used for capital projects and financing costs. (See “City capital plans top $16 million,” page 3a)

Staff recommended a one per cent increase in the total tax levy.

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Bumps in the road

Transit suffering pandemic side effects

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES –

COVID-19 continues to take its toll on Temiskaming Transit.

“We’re about 65 per cent of our ridership prior to COVID hitting,” said Chris Oslund, Temiskaming Shores city manager and administrative support to the transit committee.

Oslund said there’s still some hesitancy to use public transit, in part because some users refuse to wear a mask.

“We can’t refuse service, because transit is deemed an essential service,” he said.

“But that does cause rider hesitancy as well.”

He said the third phase of

Safe Restart funding under the federal-provincial initiative will be “very important” for the local bus service.

His comments came at a December 7 council meeting, which included consideration of a recent Ontario Public Transit Association report.

Thirty-five transit providers responded to a survey on the impact of the pandemic on transit service use. Respondents included 11 from communities with populations under 50,000 and four from Northern Ontario.

“Over the next year, ridership is expected to rise to about 70 per cent of pre-Covid levels from about 55 per cent today,” it concluded.

“Without extended operating support, most systems are also considering the need to cut service – likely pushing riders away at the very moment demand is rising.”

Respondents took note of the decline in rider numbers caused by the suspension of in-person learning at colleges and universities.

Oslund said that was a factor for Temiskaming Transit, which is used by some of the 450 students attending Northern College’s Haileybury campus.

“We didn’t have that for a year. That had a significant impact,” he said.

Ridership has increased since students returned to campus in the fall, he said.

Despite the ongoing challenges, he said the transit service is continuing to work on “a lot of positive things.”

But without the Safe Restart funding, “we would have a significant problem,” he said.

He foresees lower ridership and the related decrease in revenue “spilling into 2022.”

The transit service also relies on funding from provincial gas tax revenue. That revenue overall dropped, because fewer people were driving as a result of the pandemic, he said.

However, he said the province has indicated that it will maintain current funding for transit, even though its gas tax revenue has dropped.

Detected in Ontario less than a month ago, health officials say the more infectious Omicron variant is poised to quickly become the dominant strain in the province.

“We know with Omicron there will be larger outbreaks, and we’re starting to see more early signs of that,” Corneil said.

Based on what’s known to date, he said vaccination – including a third booster dose, particularly for people aged 50 and older – is even more important.

In Temiskaming so far, he said, people who are not vaccinated or only partially vaccinated have been seven times more likely to get COVID-19 than their fully vaccinated counterparts.

“We know that’s going to shift with Omicron,” he said.

While two doses are performing “very well” in preventing serious outcomes, he said they’re “not enough to prevent infection with Omicron.”

And because vaccination alone is not enough, “that’s why more public health measures have been brought in,” he said.

New restrictions across Ontario took effect earlier this week.

They include limiting informal social gatherings to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.

Capacity limits have been reinstated at businesses, as have limits on the number of people permitted to sit together in restaurants. Operating hours at restaurants and bars have also been reduced.

Corneil’s message to the public as Christmas approaches?

“Just be careful over the holidays, folks. I know we’re all tired and it’s another COVID Christmas, but the modelling from Omicron is very concerning,” he said.

“Limit your gatherings, limit your social contacts.”

He stressed the need to wear medical masks and to wear them properly, describing proper masking as an “important defence” against the new

“Game changer”

“A fantastic leader”

World War II veteran Bun Eckensviller dies at 96

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES —

Well known and loved by many, New Liskeard’s Lawrence “Bun” Eckensviller, one of the area’s few remaining World War II veterans, died December 14 at the age of 96.

The former veteran was president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 33 in New Liskeard for about half a century, and a member of the Branch 33 Pipes and Drums band for 60 years.

He was also a minor hockey coach and chair of the New Liskeard Public Library.

Many people viewed the vet-

eran as someone with great integrity and as someone to be trusted.

“He was on and off (as Legion president) for some of those years and was the president for 17 years consecutively,” said current Branch 33 president Doug Jelly in a telephone interview.

“He was dedicated to the Legion.”

Eckensviller joined the navy in 1943 on his 18th birthday.

He served tours of duty on the HMCS Corvette war ships, with his home base being Londonderry, Ireland.

He estimated he made 30 trips across the Atlantic Ocean dur-

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ing his wartime years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Eckensviller led the Remembrance Day parade for decades in New Liskeard and would often go to schools and libraries to speak about Canada’s war efforts.

“We lost about 45,000 soldiers in total (in WWII) and I think it is very important to tell what happened during the war,” he told The Speaker for the book Survivor Diaries in 2015.

“The Canadians were some of the best and well trained servicemen in the war and at the battle of Dieppe the word went out to have Canadians because we had the best trained troops,” he said.

Just before Remembrance Day each year, Eckensviller and other local war veterans, along with Legion members, would visit local schools to talk about their wartime experiences.

“He didn’t want to scare the kids but he didn’t sugar coat things either and said things in such a way that they understood what the veterans sacrificed,” said Jelly.

Eckensviller enjoyed these interactions and helping children understand the huge sacrifices veterans had made for the price of freedom.

“I believe that is very important as well as taking time out from our day on November 11 for two minutes of silence in honour of our veterans,” he said in an interview in the book Survivor Diaries

Jelly remembered his comrade and longtime friend as being a “fantastic leader and very precise in anything he did, whether it was record keeping for the Legion or organizing the annual Poppy Campaign.”

His last duty as a Branch 33 member was to organize the 2021 Poppy Campaign.

Eckensviller did not attend the recent Remembrance Day ceremony because he was ill at the time, but members of Branch 33 went to the Temiskaming Hospital and held a special ceremony for him.

“We had the honour of going up to the hospital and the band played outside for him. They brought Bun out in a wheelchair and he just had a smile from ear to ear,” said Jelly. “It bothered

him that he couldn’t attend the Remembrance Day ceremony this year.”

“I knew Bun for over 55 years,” said Jelly. “I looked up to him and admired him greatly. He never lost his wit and humour. I remember him when I was policing and would see him walking home from work. He worked at the Wabi for years.”

He worked for Hill-Clark Francis for 28 years and when the business closed he worked at Wabi Iron and Steel as maintenance foreman for 21 years.

Jelly said the Legion was Bun and his wife Evelyn’s life, she was the president of the Ladies Auxiliary and together they served the cause of the Legion and veterans.

The couple had two sons-Terry and Brian and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

“He never changed over the years, he was committed 110 per cent to whatever he did.”

Eckensviller’s granddaughter, Felicity Eckensviller, recalls her grandpa as always encouraging and supporting the members of his family.

“He was such a loving, caring and overall amazing man that his arms were wide open to everyone no matter who you were,” she said in an email in-

terview.

“He was such a strong man mentally and physically and never gave up on anything without a fight no matter how tough it got. I’d also like to thank him for his service and for being a true hero. I love you with all my heart grampa and you will be missed by so many but you will always live on in our memories.”

MENTORSHIP

Eckensviller passed on his legacy of dedication to veterans’ causes and the Legion to many people, but particularly to his friend and comrade, Marianne Sowinski.

“Bun was my mentor, he is the one that talked me into becoming the Zone Commander and then stepping up the ladder to Deputy District Commander,” she acknowledged in an online message.

“He taught me the ropes. Bun got me to join the pipe band as a bass player until I got into a car accident and injured myself. Bun’s new saying this past year since the pandemic was, ‘Out with the old, in with the new.’”

She said the annual Legion Poppy Campaign was near and dear to his heart and he served the Legion faithfully for so many years.

On July 2, 2021 members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted in regards to a break, enter and theft from a property on Marcella Street in the City of Temiskaming Shores.

Between June 26 at 12:00 p.m. and July 2, 2020 the culprit(s) involved in the incident, attended the property, and stole the following items:

• A pair of Dark blue coveralls

• A red MILWAUKEE job site-stereo

• A black amplifier

• Two black and yellow DEWALT job site stereos

• A black box utility trailer (8x10)

The total cost of this theft is valued at $7000.

The offender(s) is unknown at this time and the investigation is continuing. Police are seeking public’s assistance to help locate and

identify the perpetrator(s) involved in this incident.

If you have any information involving this theft or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at this toll free number, 1-800-222TIPS (8477). The Crime Stoppers Civilian Board of Directors will pay up to $2000 for any information leading to an arrest in this case or any other serious case.

There are two ways to submit tips to Crime Stoppers, by telephone or webtip. Visit Crime Stoppers online at www. canadiancrimestoppers.org/ tips to find an option suitable for you.

Anonymity is assured and you do not have to give your name.

Your information is sent to an investigative unit, who report back to Crime Stoppers if your tip was helpful to them in preventing or solving a crime.

Crime Stoppers is working together to prevent crime.

Anyone with any information about this case or any other,

Victims identified

TEMAGAMI – Two residents of the Brantford area have been identified as the victims of a threevehicle fatal crash south of Temagami earlier this month.

William Parton, 60, of Brantford and Sandra Moyer, 66, of Ayr were killed in the December 8 crash.

Temiskaming OPP released their identities following a post-mortem last week.

Investigation into the collision continues.

Police say Parton and Moyer were in the first of two northbound passenger vehicles on Highway 11 when there was a collision involving a southbound commercial vehicle.

Police say the driver and passenger of the commercial vehicle, as well as the driver of the second northbound passenger vehicle, suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact the Temiskaming OPP at 705-647-8400 or 1-888-310-1122.

Callers who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers, at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where they may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Sexual offences

COLEMAN – Multiple charges have been laid against a Coleman Township resident in connection with sexual assaults alleged to have occurred throughout 2021.

Temiskaming OPP say members of the detachment and the OPP Crime Unit began their investigation December 15.

A 33-year-old has been charged with sexual assault; overcoming resistance by attempting to choke, suffocate or strangle another person; assault with a weapon; spousal assault; sexual assault causing bodily harm; and spousal assault causing bodily harm.

The investigation spurred police to remind victims of sexual assault that they are not alone.

Anyone in need of support can turn to Victim Services of Temiskaming and District, at www. tdvictimservices.ca, or the Assaulted Women’s Helpline, at 1-866-863-0511.

Anyone in immediate crisis is urged to call 911.

Drug charge

TEMISKAMING SHORES – A Temiskaming Shores resident was charged with possession of a controlled substance after a RIDE stop on the weekend.

Temiskaming OPP say officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on King Street in Temiskaming Shores December 19.

Shortly after 9 p.m., police say officers recognized a passenger in a vehicle that approached the checkpoint as being wanted on outstanding warrants.

A 23-year-old has been charged with possession of a Schedule I substance.

BREAK ENTER AND THEFT OF TOOLS AT PROPERTY IN TEMISKAMING SHORES

Bun Eckensviller is seen here in 2014, at the age of 89, in his familiar role leading the New Liskeard Legion band to the Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)

City �inalizing 2022 budget with small increases

Continued from A Front

“Although we were able to achieve a balanced budget, an increase would offset borrowing or reduce the amount of reserves required to complete the capital projects,” treasurer Stephanie Leveille told council.

It will generate a little over $1 million for capital projects.

On the water and sewer side, the operational budget will rise $368,000 to $4.9 million. Surplus funds will be used for water and sewer capital projects.

DEBATE

Councillors discussed keeping the general tax levy as-is but increasing water and sewer fees, with an eye to costly repairs to come.

That would help seniors, who have not received the COVID-19 relief offered to other sectors, said Councillor Danny Whalen.

Any increase in water and sewer rates, he added, is earmarked for those services.

But Councillor Doug Jelly said a zero per cent increase wouldn’t give the municipality much to work with when the unexpected comes up.

The city needs flexibility, and

its costs are also being hit by inflation, said Councillor Jeff Laferriere, who also supported the recommended one and two per cent increases.

He noted that some of the capital projects under consideration, including an active transportation plan, will raise maintenance costs.

The longer the city puts off dealing with those financial pressures, “the bigger impact it’s going to have when we do have to deal with it,” he said.

In light of the city’s infrastructure needs, Kidd said he would support an even higher increase in water and sewer rates.

He said the city has been making repairs, but at some point will have to replace underground lines and can’t afford to borrow the millions that will be needed.

“I think it’s prudent of this council to start putting more money into the water and sewer reserve so we do have funding to do that,” he said.

In the end, council unanimously backed the one per cent tax levy increase and the two per cent water and sewer rate increase.

City capital plans top $16 million

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES – Water treatment, an expanded landfill, roads and some new wheels are included in the city’s 2022 spending plans.

Capital projects were part of the budget presentation to Temiskaming Shores council at a special meeting last week. Council was slated to adopt the budget in principle last night (December 21). Under the plan presented December 14, the city will earmark more than $1 million for capital projects and more than $7 million will be drawn from reserves.

More than $3 million will be borrowed, and the balance will come from upper levels of government and other stakeholders.

HIGHLIGHTS

• New Liskeard landfill site expansion, at $3 million. The long-awaited Environmental Compliance Approval was recently announced, and construction is expected to begin in the spring.

• $3 million in upgrades to King Street and Rorke Avenue in Haileybury, Drive-In Theatre Road and Golf Course Road in Dymond, and Fleming Drive and Melville Street in New Liskeard.

• A new Haileybury fire station, carried over from 2021, at $2.2 million.

• Construction of the Grant Drive extension behind the Timiskaming Plaza mall, $1.6 million.

• More than $1.3 million in the municipal vehicle fleet, including a fire rescue vehicle, transit bus, triaxle dump truck and backhoe.

• Accessibility upgrades at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena, $1 million.

• Replacement of the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre roof, $800,000.

• Phase two of the water meter program, at $600,000. It will cover the remaining industrial/commercial/institutional users as well as multi-residential developments of three units or more.

• Applying a hardtop surface above and below the train tracks on Radley Hill Road, $528,000.

• Installation of a bypass at the Robert and Elm street pumping station in New Liskeard, $250,000.

• Completion of the splash pad on the New Liskeard waterfront, at $200,000.

• Rehabilitation of the Haileybury wastewater treatment plant, $185,000.

• An electric Olympia ice resurfacer, $170,000.

• Spurline parking lot paving, $115,000.

• Relining of a second culvert on the West Road, $100,000.

• A new chiller for the Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena, $100,000.

• Pedestrian crosswalk on Rorke Avenue, with user-activated flashing lights, $100,000.

The city had originally planned a full rehabilitation of the Haileybury water treatment plant’s filtration system, at a cost of $2.65 million.

But it had been counting on outside help.

On December 13, city officials learned that an application for $1.94 million from the joint federal-provincial Green Stream initiative had been declined.

It’s now considering refurbishment of one of the plant’s three filters, estimated at $300,000.

“Game changer”

Omicron propels pre-Christmas push for boosters

Continued from A Front variant.

He said it’s not yet known just how sick people infected with Omicron, especially the unvaccinated, will be.

Given that single events can lead to widespread infections, and that people with only two doses will also be vulnerable to infection, “the question is ‘what’s the pressure going to be on the hospitals?’

“That’s the big unknown right now, that’s where the concern is.”

Given the anticipated case numbers, he said a major shift is coming in the way Ontario handles COVID-19 testing and case management.

Locally, he said the Timiskaming Health Unit had been among the last in the province to help people determine if they should be tested and to help book a test at one of the

area’s four assessment centres.

“As of now, we can no longer do that, because so much of our focus is on the third-dose booster campaign.”

BOOSTERS

The health unit quickly organized additional clinics last week. (A list of upcoming clinics can be found in this issue of The Speaker and on the health unit’s website and Facebook page.)

Eligibility for third doses expanded December 20 to everyone aged 18 and over whose second dose was within at least the last 84 days.

“We can only boost with the vaccine supply that we get, with the staffing that we have,” Corneil said.

In an effort to get more people vaccinated, he said the Englehart and Temagami family health teams are providing boosters to their clients.

Other primary care providers are lending staff to assist at mass clinics being staged by the health unit at Riverside Place in New Liskeard and Heritage North in Kirkland Lake.

“We have maximized our clinics to our capacity, and now we need people to book their appointments and we’ll get them vaccinated as soon as we can.”

At this time, Corneil said the health unit has lots of the Moderna vaccine available. It’s been directed to use the Pfizer product for those aged 29 and under.

He noted that Moderna and Pfizer are both mRNA vaccines that are “performing extremely well and are fully interchangeable.” Shots are also available from local pharmacies.

Exposures, outbreaks update

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – As of noon yesterday (December 21), Temiskaming was reporting 58 active COVID-19 cases.

Over the past week, 42 new cases were reported, more than half of whom were in the Temiskaming Shores area.

They bring to 503 the number of cases reported in the district since the pandemic was declared in March 2020.

A total of 442 cases have been resolved, and two people are in hospital (one is deemed resolved and no longer contagious, but the patient

remains in hospital).

Three people have died.

The past week saw new outbreaks declared at École catholique Sainte-Croix in Haileybury and the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association.

An outbreak at Temiskaming Printing was declared over December 17.

The health unit also advised of a potential exposure at Ali’s Grill and Bar on Highway 11 North, between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. on December 11, 12 and 14.

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LOIS

The meaning of Christmas

At this Christmas season we will be thinking of all those who are in our lives, either present or past.

We will also be thinking about our communities, whether as close as a neighbourhood block, or as large as our major towns.

It is the day-to-day activities of living life in small towns and seeing the energy and effort displayed by community leaders and volunteers that give us hope and encourage us on through the year.

food drives and raised money to bring some relief into the lives of those who need an extra hand. Whatever we have made Christmas, there is always room for making it more, and Christmas has as its main purpose to remind us to always continue to build on what it stands for, and whenever and wherever possible, to reach out to those who need help.

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This great effort and display of kindness that we see from day to day makes us happy that we live and work here.

Friends and family hold together fast through the challenges we all have overcome, and those bonds are what make our communities strong.

We all know that there are those who are alone, and we also recognize the compassionate efforts being made by organizations such as Zack’s Crib, area food banks and organizations who have held

For those with family, friends and neighbours who are struggling: visit or call and spend time listening and sharing, and the world will be a brighter place for someone this Christmas.

Every thought to building and lifting in the lives of others is a bright light on this towering manifestation of human goodness that we call Christmas. Wishing everyone all that Christmas is supposed to mean, and the riches of family and friends.

Remembering Bun

To everyone who knew him, he was simply Bun.

Lawrence “Bun” Eckensviller was also referred to, with admiration, as this area’s symbolic grandfather as many people who were not related to him called him “Grandfather” or “Granddad.” Others simply said he was looked at as their surrogate grandfather.

In other times he was referred to as “the Poster Boy” for that generation of local residents who were born in the 1920s, grew up during The Great Depression of the 1930s, served in World War II, and then after the war, married, raised a family and

contributed in the post-war era to give this community one of the best qualities of life anywhere.

In the last quarter-century of his life, Bun became a wellrespected, well-known figure and a role model to those wanting to emulate someone living in what is called “the Golden Years.”

Some of Bun’s well-chronicled community achievements and recognitions include:

• Holding the position as President of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 33 in New Liskeard for a total of 42 years.

• From 1955 to 2015, he was a fixture during Remembrance Day services playing the bagpipes in the procession down Whitewood Avenue to the cenotaph.

• He has a roadway in the city named after him.

• He was inducted into a high school hall of fame.

• His honours come from organizations ranging from the Department of Veterans Affairs to CJTT radio.

• He also contributed in some lesser-known activities ranging from being a youth sports coach, sitting on the community library board and for a while worked part-time

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as a school teacher.

• To a generation of people raised in our school board system, he was one of a group of Legionnaires who visited area schools during the period leading up to Remembrance Day to talk to students about wartime experiences.

His passing at the age of 96 on December 14 reduced this area’s known surviving World War II veterans down to less than half a dozen.

His passing also moved the City of Temiskaming Shores, in a rare gesture, to lower Continued on 5a

What precautions are you taking for Christmas Eve, when a bearded stranger may suddenly appear?

1. Provided he’s wearing a mask and has proof of vaccination, it’s all good.

2. We’ll air out the room after he leaves - and then open presents!

3. Leave him cookies, carefully wash the plate - and then open presents!

4. Refuse him entry if he doesn’t have proof of vaccination.

Gordon Brock

Less posturing, more action

Dear editor,

The editorial comment that the Olympic Games and the International Olympic Committee are all about money (“Playing Games‚” December 8) is right on the money.

However, while Canada’s position in favour of diplomatic sanctions of the Games because of “egregious human rights abuses and atrocities in Xinjiang” may be laudable, there is a huge problem attached to any human rights posturing by Canada when we take into account the failings of Justin Trudeau and the Liberals, Stephen Harper and the Conservatives, before them all the Conservative and Liberal governments going back to 1867, and let us not overlook the active involvement of organized religions in Canada’s mistreatment of indigenous people.

In short, Canada has engaged in human rights abuses for more than 150 years and is still doing it. The U.S. has done so for an even longer period, and other pro-sanction countries such as Australia and New Zealand have also committed human rights abuses.

We cannot undo what has been done, but surely we can work harder and better at making amends.

The Games platform presented an opportunity for our prime minister and other politicians to clearly state what they have achieved to make up for and preclude any further “egregious human rights abuses and atrocities behaviour” in this country, before subjecting other countries to virtue signalling gestures.

Regrettably, as of this date, our politicians’ achievements in the human rights domain are few and far between, so for Canada to be a credible voice in this important matter I suggest that our prime minister and all Canadian politicians clean up their own human rights messes and atrocities before engaging in hollow, superficial criticisms of political regimes elsewhere.

Remembering Bun

Continued from 4a their flags in his memory.

City Manager Chris Oslund explained in an email exchange:

“It is not normal practice for us to lower the flags for individuals who volunteer a significant amount of time to the community (as we would be lowering our flags very frequently and it would lose its impact), however, given the work Bun was engaged with to support vet-

erans in our community, the council members on the committee felt it would be appropriate to honour Bun’s legacy -and through him all of those who have served our country – by lowering the flags to half-mast throughout the city.”

Lawrence “Bun” Eckensviller said at least once in this past year he had very little to do with the fact he lived so long and in relatively good health.

KINDNESS BULLETIN

Aiden Everett, Logan Fiset and Asher Daoust (from the left) are Elk Lake Public School Kindergarten Year One students. They are seen here in front of the Christmas Kindness Countdown bulletin board. For each of the last 20 days leading up to the winter holiday, students, staff and the community completed specific acts of kindness ranging from reading with a friend, to leaving a nice note for someone and making a homemade gift and more. (Supplied photo)

That may be accurate. But he had everything to do with how he lived: his lifetime achievements and accolades and why during this Christmas week a good portion of this community is in a type of mourning.

Sincere condolences to his immediate and extended family.

Gordon Brock was the editor of The Temiskaming Speaker from 1985 to 2017.

How expectant mothers can benefit from acupuncture

A number of women turn to their acupuncturist as a way to overcome issues surrounding pregnancy and infertility. Here’s how expectant mothers might benefit from acupuncture.

BEFORE PREGNANCY

Some women seek out acupuncture as a way to address fertility issues. This is because acupuncture helps to deal with problems that may make it difficult for women to conceive, such as thyroid problems, irregular menstruation and stress.

DURING PREGNANCY

Acupuncture can help relieve the nausea and exhaustion that are common during the early stages of pregnancy. In later trimesters, it can reduce headaches, back pain and pelvic pain. Acupuncture may also alleviate depression and stress during pregnancy.

CHILDBIRTH

When a baby is overdue, an acupuncture treatment may help induce labour. It may also shorten labour and lessen the pain associated with contractions, thereby decreasing the need for other medical interventions.

To find out how acupuncture can help with infertility or make your pregnancy more comfortable, make an appointment with a practitioner today.

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Councillors call for decision on future of gym

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter

COBALT - Cobalt council has another option before it for the use of the space beside the town office.

A local businessman is proposing to lease it to run a business.

At Cobalt’s committee-ofthe-whole meeting December 7, Councillor Bill Gabbani and Councillor Angela Adshead both expressed the need for council to make a decision on where a future gym will be placed. A committee had previously been working on the space with volunteers to transform it into a new gym.

Council has also in the past heard a suggestion that the Northern Ontario Firefighters Museum site on Lang Street, now closed and awaiting a structural repair to the building, could also be a good location for a new gym.

However, the town has not yet secured an engineer and carpentry team to begin work on the Lang Street site. Town manager Steve Daley later advised in an email that only one quote was received from an engineer to prepare a plan for the work on the former fire museum.

At the December 7 meeting, Gabbani and Adshead expressed the need for the town to make a clear decision on how those spaces will be used.

“We have to get our act together,” said Gabbani. He said he is hearing people asking about the location for the new gym, and he added that he has heard nothing about work proceeding on the former fire museum location.

Adshead said her vision is still to have the gym next to the town hall.

Adshead noted work is still needed to complete the space next to the municipal office, no matter how it is to be used.

“We need to decide exactly what we want to do and where we want to go,” she said.

In a later telephone interview, Mayor George Othmer expressed the view that the repair at the firefighters museum is the top priority because winter could cause further damage to the structure.

The area food bank is also located in that building but it is believed that area at the back of the building is secure.

The area of concern is the northeast wall of the building which is separating from the structure.

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Hunter Ruddy, a senior kindergarten student at St. Patrick School in Cobalt, was enjoying Christmas activities at his school while also learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in the school’s STEM activities. (Supplied photo)

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Bikers Reunion helping put 2021 to bed

Continued from 8a sist in moving the patient out of the back into the bed, reducing lifting required by the nurse. It’s a win-win situation by creating a safer environment for both patients and staff.”

as pressure ulcers. As well, the beds alert us when a patient who is at risk for a fall, puts themselves in danger, allowing us to dispatch a nurse to the room right away,” he said in an email interview earlier this week.

“From a staff perspective, these beds will reduce injury as the beds have significantly more positions available to as-

He believes people in the north deserve access to the best health care available.

“The Bikers Reunion is helping the Temiskaming Hospital provide the best care to the peo-

ple of South Temiskaming and we can’t thank them enough.”

The Bikers Reunion has donated $224,000 in 2021 alone to the cause of cancer in the South Temiskaming region.

There was $104,000 that went to the Community Cancer Care program, based out of the Temiskaming Hospital. The hospital itself received eight Smart Beds ($80,000); four diagnostic im-

aging machines and a stretcher for the day medicine oncology department ($20,000); and an operating room endoscopy eye machine ($20,000).

The monies donated to the hospital and Community Cancer Care program come from funds invested over the 15 years generated by the July long weekend Bikers Reunion.

Phippen is thankful of how his organizing committee has managed the funds from the motorcycle extravaganza that will keep on giving for years and years to come.

“The Bikers Reunion is trying and will continue trying to help our medical providers and the people of our area,” noted Phippen.

Seen here at the announcement of the final 2021 donation from the Bikers Reunion to the Temiskaming Hospital for five smart beds are, from the left, hospital president/ CEO Mike Baker, Bikers Reunion organizing committee members Sylvie Cormier Rivard, Martin Maille, Natalie Rivard, Jack Birtch, Joanne Webster, Ted Webster, France Gauthier and Barry Phippen. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)

History, culture guide design of Wabi crossing model

TEMISKAMING SHORES –

The snowshoe, wigwam, canoe, covered bridge, and forestry have all influenced a new crossing proposed for the Wabi.

The model of a proposed bridge – to be used by pedestrians, cyclists, and those in scooters and wheelchairs – was recently unveiled for city council.

It was designed by a team of students and their professor from Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture working with Moses Structural Engineers of Toronto.

The designers of the project – which includes boardwalk extensions, a small amphitheatre and a new dock – wanted to create something “much more than a bridge,” student Brett Walters told councillors December 7.

He described it as “a place that people would come, not only to get across the river, but also to spend some time.”

The cost, however, has not yet been estimated. Nor has Temiskaming Shores council committed to moving forward.

But there was some support for further investigation of potential funding.

When he first saw a picture of the proposed bridge, “I thought, ‘oh my God, what’s the cost?’ But this is Temiskaming Shores,” said Councillor Mike McArthur. He pointed to the Carter Antila Memorial skate park, the STATO trail and Northdale Manor as examples of successful community fundraising.

With similar support and federal and provincial grants, “this

could happen, right here in Temiskaming Shores,” he said.

In an interview last week, Mayor Carman Kidd said engineering work for the design has been completed.

He said council may choose to earmark money in the 2022 budget for further study, such as soil testing. The risk of ice jams would also have to be taken into consideration, he said.

But he sees potential for the bridge to become a reality.

“It certainly would be a tourist attraction,” he said.

ORIGINS

The concept of a separate crossing over the river, eliminating the need for cyclists and others to use the Armstrong Street bridge, has come up in the past.

It was identified in the recreation master plan adopted by council.

Temiskaming Shores economic development officer James Franks discussed the project with Denise Deschamps, FedNor project and program officer.

Deschamps pointed him to the McEwen School of Architecture.

This isn’t the first joint project undertaken by the school.

Two years ago, it began working with Sagamok First Nation and Parks Ontario on a pedestrian bridge in La Cloche Provincial Park on the North Channel of Georgian Bay. For the city’s bridge concept, FedNor provided $20,000 and the municipality, $2,000.

“I said, ‘Can you give us something – not just a bridge – I want something that people remember the community by,” Franks said.

VISION

The team visited Temiskaming

Shores in September, with stops at the Temagami fire tower, Devil’s Rock, Cobalt, and the covered Dénommé wooden bridge near Saint-Bruno-de-Guigues.

They toured downtown New Liskeard and city manager Chris Oslund outlined the area’s history.

The team was told that Temiskaming Shores is an active community that’s growing, said student Brook-Lynn Roy.

A bridge was seen as a way to attract tourism to the downtown, to provide a safer, more friendly crossing for trail users, and to highlight local history, Roy said.

“A unique and bold design” could become a local landmark, she said.

After scouting the shoreline, the team proposed that the bridge be placed just upstream of Riverside Place and connect to Rebecca Street on the north side.

Roy said the location would not only minimize the span but link to the trail system and enable expanded approaches to the bridge’s entrances.

On the Riverside Place side, the team proposed a small amphitheatre for seating, additional boardwalk, and a dock.

A new stretch of boardwalk would be added on the Rebecca Street side.

The bridge would have a roof of corrugated steel, and shoreline structures would use local limestone.

Roy said the bridge’s bentwood structure is “a nod” to iconic images of snowshoes, wigwams and canoes, and also the traditional wooden bridge.

The bridge would frame the view of the river towards its

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mouth and Lake Temiskaming by multiple pieces of wood of varying lengths.

The bridge itself would be made of glulam, an engineered structural wood product made of multiple layers of lumber glued together.

Glulam construction is inspired by the logging that’s been going

on in the area for many years, Walters said.

Not only is it durable, it’s also reflects local history, commented Councillor Danny Whalen.

“We often forget just what a big part of our local economy the forestry sector is,” Whalen said.

“This is a great statement towards it.”

obituaries

C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous annonçons le décès d’Annette (née Paquin) Breault, épouse de feu Arthur Breault. Elle nous a quitté à l’âge de 94 ans, le 19 décembre 2021 à l’hôpital Temiskaming. Mme Breault laisse derrière elle ses 9 enfants vivants incluant leur conjoint notamment: Jacqueline (Léo Blanchard défunt), Thérèse (Gérald Breault), Richard (Yolande Trudel), Michel (Viviane), Carmen (André Gauthier), Solange, Jean-Luc, Gaston (Helen), Alain (Nancy Frey) ainsi que ses 2 enfants défunts: Ronald (Judy défunte) et Suzanne (François Hacquard). Elle laisse également dans le deuil 23 petits-enfants bienaimés et de nombreux arrières petits enfants sans compter plusieurs membres de sa famille et plusieurs amis.

La célébration de ses funérailles aura lieu jeudi le 23 décembre, à 11:00, à la Paroisse Sacré-Coeur de New Liskeard.

It’s with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Annette (nee Paquin) Breault, spouse of Arthur Breault (predeceased). She died at the age of 94 on December 19, 2021, at the Temiskaming Hospital.

Mrs. Breault is leaving behind her nine living children including their spouses: Jacqueline (Leo Blanchard deceased), Thérèse (Gérald Breault), Richard (Yolande Trudel), Michel (Vivianne), Carmen (André Gauthier), Solange, JeanLuc, Gaston (Helen), Alain (Nancy Frey) as well as her two predeceased children Ronald (Judy deceased) and Suzanne (François Hacquard).

She will be greatly missed by her beloved 23 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren as well as many family members and friends.

Her funeral will be held Thursday, December 23, 2021, at 11 a.m. in New Liskeard, Paroisse Sacré-Coeur.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Perrin Funeral Chapel.

Condolences may be made at www.timiskamingfc.com

Perrin Funeral Chapel requires that all patrons must provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and identification prior to entering our establishment.

La chapelle funéraire Perrin exige que tous les visiteurs fournissent une preuve de vaccins contre COVID-19 et une pièce d’identité avant d’entrer dans l’établissement.

Annette (nee Paquin) Breault

Seen above with the model of a proposed new bridge across the Wabi – to be used by pedestrians, cyclists, and people in wheelchairs and scooters – is the team from Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture. From left are Professor Randall Kober and students Brook-Lynn Roy, Thomas Vanderkruk, Livingston Boyd, Brett Walter, Maxwell Funk, Catherine Daigle, James Bursa, Harman Bassan and Mackenzie Cameron. (Supplied Photo)

Diane Johnston

Speaker Reporter

Dorothy Elsie McLaren

Dorothy Elsie McLaren (nee Simmill) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 13, 2021, in Sudbury, Ontario, at the age of 94. Cherished wife of the late James Little McLaren.

Loving mother of Alice of Vancouver, BC; Betty (Charles) Bell of Sicamous, BC; Linda of Jasper, AB; Edward (Lisette) of Azilda, ON; and Donald (Susan) of Dorset, ON.

Dearly missed by her grandchildren Zechariah (Lidija), Cathleen, Aidan, Eric, Michelle, Renée, Hayley and Riley and great-grandchildren Martin, Alicia, Adeline and Liam.

Also missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Predeceased by her parents James (Harry) Henry and Alice Maud Mary Simmill (nee Hodson); siblings Florence Gates of Haileybury, Henry Edward (Ted) Simmill of New Liskeard, Hazel Derby of Iroquois Falls, William Grainger Simmill of Etobicoke and John David Simmill of Chilliwack, BC.

Mom will be remembered for her big heart, caring ways, the cheerful smile, the warm conversations and the welcome that was extended to everyone that visited the house on the end of Melville Street; her many years of service as the secretary for St. Paul’s United Church of New Liskeard; as well as her contributions and dedication to the UCW and Camp Lorrain Committee.

The family would like to thank all the staff who worked in Lodge 2 at the Pioneer Manor for the fantastic care, love and compassion given to our mother.

A “Celebration of Life” is planned for 1 p.m. July 15, 2022, at St. Paul’s United Church, with interment to follow at 3 p.m. at the Valley View Cemetery in New Liskeard, part of the city of Temiskaming Shores, Ontario.

Donations in memory of Dorothy can be made to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, or to the United Church of Canada Foundation and will be greatly appreciated. www.cooperativefuneralhome.ca.

Edouard Blain 1928-2021

In loving memory of Edouard Blain, who passed away at the Temiskaming Hospital on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the age of 93.

He was born October 2, 1928, in Hilliardton to the late Ovila and Louisia (Pelletier) Blain.

He worked at Rexwood Inc. for 29 years as a shift foreman and the superintendent of the plant.

Edouard took care of his loving wife Léa for 44 years in the wheelchair.

He was predeceased by his wife Léa (Plante) in 2018; his infant son Yvon; brothers Théode (Irène Godmaire), Valmire (Thérèse Aubin) and Herman (Anette Ethier); sisters Thérèse (Paul Emile) Béland, Valéda (Léo) Gervais, Yvonne (Edouard) Laframboise, and Béatrice (Archie Willard); brothers- and sisters-in-law Maurice (Claire Godmaire), Léo (Fernande Benoit), Emile (Yollande Hotte) and Lucien (Eliane Boisvert).

Left to mourn are his sister Rachelle (late Paul Renaud) and brother Aurèle Blain; his loving children Yvette (Antoine) Lantaigne, Denis (Patricia Gaudet) and Roger (late Murielle Miron); grandchildren Annie and Martin Lantaigne, Jean Francois, Zacharie, Eric Blain; great-grandchildren Nicolas, Ariane, Gemma, Daxton, Eloise and Alice; and sisters- and brothers-in-law Adrien (Jeannine Dessureault), André (Rose Alice Dessurreault), Aurèle (Jacqueline Beaudry), Raymond (Germaine Beaudry), Mariette (late Roger Hubert) and Annette (Aurèle Ducharme).

The family will be celebrating a memorial service in memory of Edouard at a later date.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Perrin Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be made at www.timiskamingfc.com.

Perrin Funeral Chapel requires that all patrons must provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and identification prior to entering our establishment.

La chapelle funéraire Perrin exige que tous les visiteurs fournissent une preuve de vaccins contre COVID-19 et une pièce d’identité avant d’entrer dans l’établissement.

Lawrence “Bun” Eckensviller (1925-2021)

In memory of Mr. Lawrence “Bun” Eckensviller who passed away at his home Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at the age of 96.

Bun is survived by his loving children Terry (late Sue) and Brian (Pam), his grandchildren Jason (Debbie), Ryan (Anna) and Ashley (Chris Brandt), great-grandchildren Zachery, Felicity, Kendall, Cooper, Braxton, Bailey, Brooklyn, and baby Brandt.

Bun was predeceased by his wife Evelyn, his brother Garry, his sisters-in-law Betty (Stan) and Liette, his brother Chuck and brother-in-law Russ, and in-laws William and Florence Bailey and sister-in-law Kay Kerr and is survived by his sister Helen and sister-in-law Pat. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In memory of Bun, donations may be made online at https:// secure-support.heartandstroke. ca.

Perrin Funeral Chapel requires that all patrons must provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and identification prior to entering our establishment.

La chapelle funéraire Perrin exige que tous les visiteurs fournissent une preuve de vaccins contre COVID-19 et une pièce d’identité avant d’entrer dans l’établissement.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Perrin Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be made at www.timiskamingfc.com.

Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Temiskaming Hospital on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, Roger Newell of New Liskeard passed away at the age of 77.

Loving husband of April Newell for 56 years. Beloved father of Roger (Shaunna) Newell and Pam Newell-Peckover (David Peckover).

Survived by his grandchildren Melanie, Lance and Meghan and great-granddaughter Sydney.

Roger was a man who enjoyed all the little things in life such as

hunting and fishing with his many friends. He also enjoyed being outdoors, whether it be camping or picking blueberries. Cremation has taken place at Lakeview Crematorium, Haileybury.

Arrangements entrusted to Buffam Leveille Funeral Home, 705-6723122.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Canada (www.diabetes.ca).

Online condolences accepted at www.buffamleveille.com.

Roger Newell

Englehart’s operation of Kap-Kig-Iwan on the table

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter

ENGLEHART - The Town of Englehart will be seeking a meeting with Ontario Parks to discuss the future operation of Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park.

The park belongs to the province but the Town of Englehart has agreed from year to year to operate it. Its decision to operate the park in 2022 has not yet been made.

In 2021 a financial loss was experienced in the operation of the park. Adding to that is the fact that Ontario Parks is requiring the town to increase its staffing at the park, call in the bylaw officer for noise complaints, and manage other sites which Ontario Parks plans to add. Ontario Parks also views the town as having responsibility for replacing the washrooms.

The matter was discussed at Englehart’s December 8 council meeting.

Interim chief administrative officer Malorie Robinson reported that she and public works superintendent Ryan Vickery met with Ontario Parks representatives, and the outcome was “the same as the previous year. There’s no money for capital. There’s no upgrades.” Robinson said she pointed out that the bathrooms are falling apart and campers expect decent washroom facilities.

The year 2021 saw the park generate $115,513.79 in revenues, while the town spent $120,000 to operate it. That does not include the cost of garbage collection, which is estimated to be just under $1,000 for 19 weeks, she added.

Wages for staff attending the park amounted to $63,000. An additional $43,000 was invested in park maintenance and miscellaneous costs such as gravel.

Ontario Parks wants to see Kap-Kig-Iwan staffed seven days a week. Robinson pointed out that the minimum wage will be going up to $15 an hour in January and that means staff time in 2022 will be increased approximately $10,000 if the Ontario Parks request is met.

Ontario Parks has also asked the town to send its bylaw officer to the park to respond to noise complaints. Robinson says that would have a cost of almost $500, and she is uncertain if the town has that jurisdiction because the park is in Evanturel Township. There would be a question of whether Evanturel has a noise bylaw, she commented.

She said Ontario Parks advised there is park warden training available, but it would be at the town’s cost for the three-week program which would be out of town.

“I’m afraid we’re getting very close to the point where we have to say thanks, but no thanks,” said Mayor Nina Wallace.

“I think we get to the point where we have to part ways and I feel very sad about that.”

She added that she knows this will disappoint many people.

Wallace has asked staff to invite Ontario Parks to send a delegation to a town council meeting in January in the hope of resolving the town’s concerns.

Two-week break

COVID shuts down TSMHA through holidays

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — The increasing COVID-19 infection rates across the South Temiskaming region are impacting the hockey world.

The Timiskaming Health Unit (THU) announced last week that the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) had a COVID-19 outbreak.

When contacted for comment, TSMHA president Billie Richer said all hockey with her organization would cease for a two-week period between December 20 and January 3.

According to the health unit, “An outbreak is declared when two people have tested positive with an epidemiological link. An epidemiological link means that they could have become infected with COVID-19 at TSMHA, either from each other or from another common source,” said Richer in an email interview.

“We take our direction from the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) or the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA). Currently only our 2009 and older players have to be vaccinated.”

She is not saying who has contracted the virus or the teams involved for privacy reasons and to protect the identity of the player or players.

“We don’t disclose which team/teams are affected, and TSMHA has no

knowledge of the individual who has tested positive.”

Richer said TSMHA has been working with the THU to determine “which teams are high exposure and which teams are low risk.”

The Health Unit is providing guidance to TSMHA as to which group of players should refrain from play.

She stands behind her coaches who she says have done “an excellent job of communicating with their teams if there was an exposure.”

She hopes in the coming weeks that things will settle down with infection rates during the two-week break and they will hit the ice again in 2022 with renewed enthusiasm.

The association will continue to abide by all regulations concerning COVID-19 safety protocols.

ENGLEHART MINOR HOCKEY

The Englehart Minor Hockey Association is still functioning but has taken a break until January 5, said Englehart recreation director Alex Regele in an email message.

The Englehart arena remains open and operational with public skating scheduled over the next two weeks as well as some private rentals.

“We are also monitoring the COVID-19 situation locally and are ready to adapt to any changes if needed,” noted Regele.

Flat, no bounces

Cubs snared by Trappers 4-0 at home

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — It ended up being the last home game of the fall for the Cubs, but it wasn’t quite the way they wanted to head off to the Christmas break.

The offensive woes of the New Liskeard Cubs continued as the visiting U18 North Bay Trappers shutout the Cubs 4-0 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena on December 17, with a COVID capacity crowd of 250 spectators in place.

Cub coach Steve Polyblank was disappointed in the way his team played.

“It wasn’t a very good game for us. We came out flat and stayed flat,” he said in a telephone interview.“Hopefully we learn from it,

Lions and league on pause until new year

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Speaker Editor

TEMISKAMING SHORES – The

U18 New Liskeard Lions, like many sports teams, have been hitting some bumps in the road of late.

The team received the following message from the Nickel District League on December 19, says team manager Al Roy:

“Due to the current COVID situation, the Nickel District (Hockey) League is announcing

that the League will be formally shut down for all games, that crossover Health Units, for a period of four weeks effective Monday, Dec. 20 to Sunday, January 16 inclusive.”

“So we won’t be having any league games for a bit, this applies to all teams in all age groups,” said Roy in an email interview.

The Lions are trying to keep sharp and busy after having five games over the past two weekends cancelled due to COVID concerns. “We had been trying to set up exhibition games over the Christmas holidays, but I guess that’s out of the question at the moment - totally out of

Different Strokes

The New Liskeard and Haileybury Skating Clubs wish everyone a very Merry Christmas with much happiness and good health.

Thanks to everyone who supported our Club and to all the children and coaches and volunteers, we could not do it without you. Also to our Board of Directors - a huge thank you

for all your work making sure everything runs smoothly.

This has been two very hard years for our city, all who work in the health field and for the parents and children.

Please take time and think about all the wonderful good things we have - mainly our health.

Speaking of health: skating

has been very good to keep our children active and happy and on that note the next session will start with StarSkate and CanSkate on Monday, January 3, and the Friday 6 p.m. Power Skating on Friday, January 7.

To register contact Pat at nlskatingclub@gmail.com or Angela at haileyburyfsc@gmail.com.

our control,” said Roy.

The U18 squad is still hoping to make their annual Christmas-New Year road trip to the Ottawa Winter Classic tourney which starts January 6.

“As of right now, the Ottawa tournament is still a go, as I have not had any correspondence so far indicating that it won’t happen. We’ll have to play it by ear for now,” he said.

“We still have some practice times upcoming, so the kids will be able to get on the ice a bit, but so far, that’s all we know.”

it wasn’t the way we wanted to end the first part of the season.”

The Cubs were supposed to play their last game of 2021 on Sunday, December 19, against the Flyers in Kapuskasing, but the game was cancelled.

He said the first part of the season ended for the Cubs on Friday night when Great North U18 League commissioner Albert Corradini announced the decision to postpone the rest of the pre-Christmas schedule effective Saturday, December 18, due to the current COVID-19 infection rates across the north.

“I don’t disagree with the commissioner about his decision,” said Polyblank.

TRAPPERS 4 CUBS 0

It was all Trappers scoring from the puck drop onwards as they scored the opening goal in the first period from Cam MacDonald, assisted by former Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association player William Tysick.

“I thought we were still in the game after the first period with only one goal scored against us,” said the coach.

The Trappers scored two more goals in the second period from Nolan Masson and Tysick to lead 3-0 at the end of two periods.

“After 40 minutes of play we could have been in it but we took a four minute penalty in the second period and they capitalized.”

The Trappers netted one more goal in the third period from Todd Violette to round out the scoring to four goals and a 4-0 blanking of the Cubs.

Questions or information: sharrongraydon@gmail.com.

We wish to thank the Temiskaming Speaker for always being there to get our news out and CJTT Radio - you are both very important parts of our community.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

See you next time!

“We have to get more shots on net as we don’t seem to be getting any bounces our way. We will work on our power play and getting more shots on net during the break and hopefully start the New Year on a different note.”

After 12 games played this season the Cubs are in last place in the eight-team Great North U18 League with four points. The U18 Trappers are in fifth place with 12 points in 11 games played.

Kolton Bourret recorded the shutout for the Trappers.

The New Liskeard Cubs hosted the U18 North Bay Trappers on December 17 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena. A Trapper tries to squeeze New Liskeard’s Nolan Ouellette off the puck in first period action Friday night. The visitors went back home with a 4-0 win to their credit. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

I really wish NHL commissioner Gary Bettman would fight as hard to bring a new franchise to Quebec as he is defending the biggest disappointment currently in the league - the Arizona Coyotes organization – which can’t pay their bills on time, now they must move from Glendale and they seem to have problems keeping any onice and off-ice hockey folks that maybe could improve this team.

With Bettman continuing to play the head cheerleader and spokesperson there’s no way they will be leaving the desert with him running the show. Now rumours are floating around about his future, that there is a group of owners that want Gary gone, however, to get rid of him it takes at least half of the 32 owners who must vote to send him packing. If that was to ever happen would Bill Daly, the assistant to Bettman, get the job? Hopefully not as he seems to walk and talk just like Bettman, so really a new face

must be brought in considering what COVID has cost the billionaires while the millionaire players smile on their way to the bank.

I remember a few of the former men who then were called president of the NHL before the commissioner title was installed and Gary has to hold the honour of having the lowest-rated approval number in that job by a mile. Maybe the majority of hockey fans will get a belated Christmas present in the New Year with his demise, but don’t bet on it just yet! Right now, the strength of the latest variant will dictate the 2022 Olympics which I feel will never start or, if it does, then without the NHL players.

OVERTIME

• when I predicted that the Grey Cup could end up in overtime, I also thought it was Hamilton’s time to end the drought and win the big game at home, but you could never count out the Blue Bombers who had the best re-

Mike McArthur

cord over the season. It was a heartbreaker for the Hamilton players, but harder on the ownership and fans that felt robbed when it was all over. On another point to do with CFL - is it possible move to change the three downs to the American game of four downs, among other rules or new ideas, to keep the league alive? As well, should those teams making money share with those teams that are not, which is currently a hot issue. Our Canadian game is a jewel, just ask the many players from the USA that feel we have a great game with our rules and why change the format? Sure, many Canadians love the NFL, but we have a winner right here and if a team

or two can’t compete because of a lack of fans and money, let them take a rest for a year or two before we screw up our game in Canada. This is one time when changing a tradition is dead wrong and hopefully the majority of those that love OUR game can stop this ridiculous idea!

• if there is one major sporting topic that will be front row and centre in 2022 it will be about allowing transgender men to compete against woman, especially in swimming events. Just last week a former male swimmer (and a great one at that) took a year off and came back as a woman named Lia Thomas and recently won a 1,650-yard freestyle and a 200-yard freestyle by a country mile. The NCAA has a problem and so do those in track and field, etc.

I feel it’s wrong and might even be challenged in a court of law. No, I’m not against transgender

men, but no way in this category, it’s simply unfair for women to go up against a former man.

• my condolences to the family and friends of Bun Eckensviller a World War II veteran who passed away last week. To me he was Mr. Legion and always wore his heart on his sleeve as a great and proud Canadian. He will be missed but never should be forgotten especially by the youth of our area.

• I wind down another year and thank you all for joining me each week to find out some of the top sports events and opinions. I know we all have had a long two years of COVID and are fed up, but Christmas can be a saviour and cherish it, especially if you couldn’t see a loved one due to the lockdown. We must appreciate each day and look for a better year in 2022. Have a good one and stay safe.

Hog Line Report

With Angus McStone

As we near the end of another year between the sheets, the members and executive of the Haileybury Curling Club (HCC) extend their best wishes for the holiday season. Please be safe and enjoy the company of others who can be safely around you.

Looking forward to having everyone back at their brushes in January!

AFTERNOON OPEN

CURLING

Sitting around on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon can easily be replaced by participating in some open curling and Haileybury CC. No obligations to a team, as we draw them from those in attendance. No equipment? No problem, as the club has brushes and grippers to get you started. All you need is a pair of indoor rubber soled shoes and a sweater to begin.

Nervous about taking a spill? We all are. The club works hard to keep a safe venue and will help outfit you to reduce the fear. You might find that curling ice is quite sticky.

And really … you could be curling!

December 16 results: A few scared away with the wind and outdoor conditions, so one full game and a curffle match.

In the feature curffle scuffle, R. Caldwell/C. Camsell turned

in an impressive effort to topple D. Robitaille/N. Melong, while in the regular match, L. Olsen developed a sore hip and P. Gordon helped him out by throttling back to allow the win.

Curler an latha: B. Gordon

Great turnout for afternoon curling December 14. On the outer reaches, T. Morissette skidded past J. Heon, while L. Olsen in a nail biter over L. Camsell.

In a twist on the traditional game, B. Gordon draws the button to surprise N. Melong in our first ever game of curffle. Yup, it’s a thing. Basically forget the rings, keep the hog line, t-line and back line. Two people to a team. Four rocks each. It’s starting to catch on!

Curler an latha: D. Robitaille MIXED CURLING

Mixed curling results for December 16 and rockin’ the house:

S. Hearn outwits A. MacLeod, P. Gordon outdraws T. Eckensviller, K. Hearn out-whatevered S. McLean, and in the Battle of the Charlies, guess who won?

Heading into the last week of

action, S. Hearn leads the way at 6-0, followed by S. McLean and P. Gordon at 4-2, A. MacLeod and K. Hearn at 3-3, T. Eckensviller and C. Camsell at 2-4 and C. Martin looking for the elusive first win.

MEN’S DRAW

Second-to-last night in the first draw at HCC and things look to be quite interesting heading into next week’s final game.

K. Hearn gets a default from B. McMullan, P. Gordon smoked D. Willett, S. McLean broiled C. Martin, and T. Eckensviller draws the button in a tiebreaker to stun S. Hearn. Standings as the last draw proceeds on Wednesday night has S. McLean and T. Eckensviller tied at 5-1, K. Hearn and P. Gordon at 4-2, S. Hearn at 3-3, D. Willett at 2-4, B. McMullan at 1-5 and C. Martin still on the hunt.

The next draw begins in January and there are a few sheets open for teams to join in. Contact the club on the Facebook page for details or call 705-6723515 and leave a message.

RENTALS

Looking for a small intimate gathering or a large-scale setting? Both the lounge and (in the off-season) the ice surface are available for rentals.

Check out our web page at haileyburycurlingclub.ca.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!

Tri-Town Bowling Results

Visit the Horne Granite Curling Club’s Facebook page for up-to-date information on club news and upcoming events. While you’re there, don’t forget to like our page!

Registration is now open and can be accessed online at https:// horne.curling.io.

See our Facebook page for league info and this season’s rates.

New members are always welcome!

LEARN TO CURL

Need an excuse to get off the couch this winter?

Want to meet some new people and have some fun?

The Horne Granite is offering

Horne Granite Report

a dedicated league for new adult curlers (18+) this season.

Coaches will be out to guide participants through an eightweek learn to curl league!

Sunday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m.

Only $84.58 + HST! Register at https://horne.curling.io

Minimum of six participants needed.

What else are you going to do?

LEAGUE RESULTS

For the week of December 12 to December 18.

Monday Afternoon Dec. 13: Ménard over Mathieu, Touzin over Gauvreau.

Tuesday Open - December 14:

Ménard over Loach, Ménard/ McNaughton over Dalley-Ménard/Leonard, Julien/Julien over Landry/Ramsay.

Wednesday Afternoon - December 15: Bérubé over Muraska, Bowman over Brian.

Thursday Men - December 16: Landry over Julien, Wadge

over Léveillé, Campsall over McLean, Loach over Johnson, Sayer over Muraska.

UPCOMING

Friday Social Curling - Fridays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Get some friends together to come and curl! Anything goes –2-on-2, 3-on-3 or the traditional 4-on-4. The bar will be open!

Bring clean shoes and wear warm, stretchy clothing. Brooms and sliders are available, but it is preferred that you bring your own.

Members $10, non-members $15.

Boxing Day Family Bonspiel - December 26 with a 10 a.m. start. Format: six-end game/

lunch/game for $10 per player. Cash prizes to be won.

Bring your own lunch - bar will be open.

Registration at 9:30 a.m. at the club.

To register - sign up at the bar, or just show up. We can make up teams from individual curlers. Curling shoes or clean running shoes required. Brooms and sliders provided.

FOR RENT

Anyone interested in renting the Horne Granite Centre lounge, curling surface or the arena surface (off-season) is welcome to call the club at (705) 647-4422 or email rentals@hornegranite. com for more information.

Englehart Bulletin Board

Englehart’s Early Years

The Edwards Family Heritage CHAPTER 100

With Doug Edwards

As I come to the end of my series on the Englehart North Land Pioneer Club, as longtime members Norma and I would like to thank all in the past and the last remaining members.

We have many memories to look back on and friends we met along the way. We have to thank those who attended the annual meetings bringing new ideas and how to apply for grants. Many of the needs of seniors were presented to government to help, our seniors need to step up the pressure as

the generations age, especially the Baby Boomers who didn’t think it necessary to save for their retirement. There’s a lack of seniors homes as we are finding out, which COVID has brought to a head when many seniors died. They say it’s the squeaky wheel that gets the oil but we need the support of ALL SENIORS to stand up for ourselves.

Everybody will soon face the rigours of growing old. Many of us grew up in a time of war and shortages but made a life raising families.

Enough about our memories. Norma

and I would like to thank the members of our Club who set down to our last meal together: Norma Horzempa, Andy and Dot Poupore, Frances and Jim Favron, Pauline Handy, Mary Dudgeon, June Robertson, Dorothy and Garry Calaiezzi. And we missed Phyllis Reid who was recovering from surgery. Each had different talents to bring to the table. As I read Hartley Houston’s book it was mentioned that Tomstown in the Heaslip area was approached to form a club but formed the Heaslip Willing Workers. These ladies, mostly farmers’ wives, set out to make bedspreads for people who got burned out. They put on meals for many service clubs over the years and their meals were known across the north for their homestyle cooking. Annual Christmas meals for the members and dignitaries like our doctors and spouses, etc. They

helped make the Heaslip basement a place to hold their meals. Later as it was demolished they used the Tomstown church and the Englehart community centre. However, when government stuck in their rules and regulations it became harder to carry on. The ladies would cook the potatoes and turkeys or hams at home and bring it hot to be served. Then the government said all food had to be cooked on the premises. Kitchens had to be brought up to a standard, sales of things like bedspreads had to have a licence and the cost of material was not allowed.

The ladies gave the Englehart Area Fire Department a donation of $1,000 to buy our first tanker, $1,000 to the Timiskaming Hospital cat scan fund, $2,000 to Englehart foot care besides making blankets etc. for hospital beds.

In 2003 the Lifetime Achievement Award featured a banquet in their honour. Many also received their certificate for their years volunteering. From my scrapbook cover these words I mounted: Don’t quit. When things go wrong as they sometimes will/When roads you are trudging seem all up hill/When the funds are low and the debts are high/When you want to smile, but only have to sigh/When care is pressing you down a bit/Rest if you must, but do not quit.

The sons and daughters with help from the grandchildren of many Willing Workers stood up to keep the Englehart Fair going when they wanted to quit. They still put on a meal at fair time for the community. God bless them. A Happy New Year to all.

TAOIST TAI CHI- Classes are cancelled until further notice. For more info and updates contact us at www.taoisttaichi.org.

INTERIOR PAINTING and drywall repairs, free estimates. call Jack 705-6795363.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEET-

INGS: To be held at various dates, times & locations. For more information, please call 705-647-7611.

PRENATAL CLASSES - Offered by the Timiskaming Health Unit. Call 705-6474305 as soon as you confirm your pregnancy. For more info. visit www.timiskaminghu.com.

DRYWALL, PLASTER, framing, decks, flooring, tiling etc. for both residential and commercial buildings. Over 16 years experience. Free estimates. Call 705-6484884. Please leave a message.

METICULOUS CARPENTRY - interior & exterior finish, drywalling, plastering, painting, etc. Honest, clean

WHEEL CHAIR with hand brakes. Folds up. Asking $200 obo. 705-491-2635.

WHITE BIRCH FOR SALE - cut, split & delivered. Call for quote. 705-648-0708 or 705-237-8600.

DRY KNOTTY WHITE PINE. 15ft awning for trailer. Hardware for 20ft awning (no tarp). Call 705-647-2840 for more information.

GLASS TOP STOVE FOR SALE - In good working condition. Front right burner needs to be replaced. Asking $200 or best offer. Delivery available. Call 705-622-9024.

GEHL SKIDSTEER 4840 approximately 4600 hrs, no glow plugs, $15,000. 2018 Gehl R190 approximately 1700 hrs, water cooled Yanmar motor, $40,000. Hesston cultivater with rolling harrow $1800. Call 519-292-6671

FREE FOOD GIVEAWAY- Starting Novemeber 24, 2021 and continuing every second Wednesday from 11 a.m. til 1 p.m. at Farr Park in Haileybury.

FUN NIGHT at the HAILEYBURY LEGION every Saturday starting at 3 p.m. Bring a partner and play some crib. Covid protocals will be followed.

TO THE LADY I MET THE OTHER WEEK - We seen each other at a local restaurant at lunch time on December 10th. No words, only smiles and winks were exchanged. If you would like to chat, give your first name, phone number and mention this ad to the restaurant manager who will forward it to me so I can call you.

HARD OF HEARING? DEAF? or ANYONE -Interested in taking a local Speech (Lip) Reading course, free of charge? 1 evening of 2 hours per week for 10 weeks. CALL 1-800-718-0436 TO REGISTER.

CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

Tenders

Sale of Land by Public Tender Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03 Municipal Tax Sales

Rules From: The Corporation of the Township of James Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on January 20, 2022 at The Corporation of the Township of James offices. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:00 PM at The Corporation of the Township of James offices.

Description of land(s): PIN 61299-0284 (LT): PCL 12873 SEC SST; LT 249 PL TOWNPLOT OF SMYTH JAMES; LT 250 PL TOWNPLOT OF SMYTH JAMES; JAMES; DISTRICT OF TIMISKAMING; MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AS 249 250 FIFTH STREET, ELK LAKE, ONTARIO

Minimum tender amount:

$6,140.16 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/ bank draft/money order payable to the municipality (or board).

UNWANTED GUNS - Looking for guns of any kind. Rifles, shotguns, handguns, gun parts, used brass also. Have all licenses. Call 705-647-4665.

LOOKING FOR OLD SNOWMOBILES

RUNNING OR NOT FOR PARTS, old camper trailers, propane tanks & scrap metal. Please call 705-679-3395.

LOOKING FOR FARM OR ACREAGE

- Between New Liskeard and Englehart with or without buildings. Call or text confidentially 519-575-8985.

LOOKING FOR UNWANTED/BROKEN

ELECTRONICS - willing to pick up. Please call 705-961-7272 or 705-6223090.

EIGHTIES LARGE BOOM BOX GHET-

TO BLASTERS & RECORD PLAYERS - no CD players. Call or text, 705-6485392.

LOOKING FOR PINBALL MACHINES AND TABLE TOP ARCADES FOR MAN

CAVE - Any condition! Willing to travel. Call 705-648-5392.

LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER TO SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH RESIDENTS - Contact Denise at Extendicare 705-672-2151 Monday to Friday.

Routes in New Liskeard, Haileybury & North Cobalt

Koch Logistics Inc.,

We are currently accepting resumes for local & highway AZ truck drivers.

We offer competitive wages, performance bonus and benefit plan.

Local work is hauling grain & feed from LaSarre, Amos, Temiskaming areas of Quebec, as well as Temiskaming, Cochrane District and Kapuskasing areas of Ontario.

Highway work is hauling grain with B-trains, mostly Ontario and Quebec

Bilingual is an asset not a requirement for this position.

Resumes can be forward to Koch Logistics Inc. by;

Fax: 705-563-2843

Email: nkoch.info@gmail.com

In person: 125364 Gravel Rd., Earlton Or by calling 705-563-8325

WANTED! NEWSPAPER CARRIERS

W ANTED ! NEWSPAPER CARRIERS

Routes in New Liskeard, Haileybury & North Cobalt Call Arianna 705-647-6791 ext. 227 or 228!

SPEAKER

Printing, Publishing and Promotions

W Receptionist Job Full Time

The Receptionist is responsible for a wide variety of clerical office duties in support of company administration. This includes greeting and screening visitors, answering and referring inbound telephone calls, and scheduling appointments. The Receptionist will also be responsible for administering a variety of tasks as required.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide front of house contact for all visitors. Welcomes visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries in a professional manner

• Answer, screen, and direct all incoming calls

• Ensure overall office cleanliness

• Responsible for all incoming and outgoing couriers for the office

• Provide administrative support for all projects

• Ensure all filing is kept up-to-date

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Equivalent work experience

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment

• Computer skills: Outlook, Word, and Excel an asset

• Ability to work independently and problem solve

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume in person to Neil Fortier or e-mail neil@tritown.toyota.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

CUSTODIAN

English Catholic Central School, New Liskeard

CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER

Holy Family School, Englehart

Applications will also be accepted from CERTIFIED OCCASIONAL TEACHERS

CASUAL ECEs, SECRETARIES, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS, CUSTODIANS and LUNCH PERIOD ATTENDANTS

For further details and required qualifications, please visit the Board website at www.ncdsb.on.ca

We are an equal opportunity employer. Candidates requiring accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code are asked to contact hr@ncdsb.on.ca

Fred Salvador TriciaStefanicWeltz Chair of the Board Director of Education www.ncdsb.on.ca

The Village of Thornloe Is seeking a Municipal Councillor

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The land(s) do not include mobile homes situate on the land(s). This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 8,500.00

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. For further information regarding this sale contact: The Corporation of the Township of James, 372 Third St., P.O. Box 10, Elk Lake, ON P0J 1G0, Attention: Myrna Hayes, Treasurer (705) 678-2237

Sale of Land by Public Tender Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03 Municipal Tax Sales Rules From: The Corporation of the Township of Coleman Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on January 20 2022 at The Corporation of the Township of Coleman offices. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:00 PM at The Corporation of the Township of Coleman offices.

Description of land(s): PIN 61388-0075 (LT); PCL 1204 SEC TIM; SRO W1/2 LT 47 PL M132NB COLEMAN S/T LT3593; COLEMAN; DISTRICT OF TIMISKAMING;

Minimum tender amount:

$5,191.08 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/ bank draft/money order payable to the municipality (or board).

Interested persons are asked to submit a handwritten or typed letter of intent to the Council of the Village of Thornloe highlighting their qualifications and experience.

For Council or local Board where the provisions of the Municipal Act apply

– A person is qualified to be elected or to hold office who, as of the day he or she submits their letter of intent be:

Interested persons are asked to submit a handwritten or typed letter of intent to the Council of the Village of Thornloe highlighting their qualifications and experience. For Council or local Board where the provisions of the Municipal Act apply – A person is qualified to be elected or to hold office who, as of the day he or she submits their letter of intent be:

Entitled to be an elector under Section 17 of the MEA4.

• Entitled to be an elector under Section 17 of the MEA4.

• Not disqualified by any Act from holding such an office.

Not disqualified by any Act from holding such an office.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The land(s) do not include mobile homes situate on the land(s). This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $ 8,700.00

• Not disqualified under the provisions as outlined in Section 90(3) and 91(1) of the MEA.

Not disqualified under the provisions as outlined in Section 90(3) and 91(1) of the MEA.

Under Section 29(1.1) of the MEA, despite Subsection (1) and despite Section 258 of the Municipal Act, section 9 of the Legislative Assembly Act and Section 219 of the Education Act, a sitting member of the Provincial Legislature or the Federal Senate may be nominated for local office. However, if they still hold membership to those bodies as of Nomination Day their nominations shall be rejected. Under Section 30 (1) of the MEA.

Under Section 29(1.1) of the MEA, despite Subsection (1) and despite Section 258 of the Municipal Act, section 9 of the Legislative Assembly Act and Section 219 of the Education Act, a sitting member of the Provincial Legislature or the Federal Senate may be nominated for local office. However, if they still hold membership to those bodies as of Nomination Day their nominations shall be rejected. Under Section 30 (1) of the MEA.

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

Interested candidates will be asked to speak before the Council in and In Camera session to discuss their interest in the position and to answer some questions from the Council.

Interested candidates will be asked to speak before the Council in and In Camera session to discuss their interest in the position and to answer some questions from the Council.

Handwritten or typed letters of intent will be received until 4:00 p.m. on January 7, 2022 at the Village of Thornloe, P.O. Box 546, Earlton ON

Handwritten or typed letters of intent will be received until 4:00 p.m. on January 7, 2022 at the Village of Thornloe, P.O.

For further information regarding this sale contact: The Corporation of the Township of Coleman, 937907 Marsh Bay Rd., P.O. Box 40, Cobalt, ON P0J 1C0, Attention: Patrick Cormier, Treasurer (705) 679-8833

Assante Capital Management Ltd. Member CIPF Eric Nicholls CFP, B.Sc. (Fin) Financial Planner

ROBERT A. NICHOLLS & ASSOCIATES Financial Peace of Mind Starts at Assante 51 Armstrong St., New Liskeard 705-647-6838 www.nichollsandassociates.ca

Assante Capital Management Ltd. Member CIPF Eric Nicholls CFP, B.Sc. (Fin) Financial Planner

Terry L. Elliott, CPA, CA Steven M. Acland, CPA, CA Danielle Girard, CPA, CA Louise Labonté, MBA, CPA, CA

Church Services, and more..... For Rent

54 COBALT STREET large 2 bedroom apartment.

OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH COMING EVENTS - December 2021

CHRISTMAS EVE MASS will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Parish in Cobalt on Friday, December 24th at 8:00 PM. Registration is not required for this Mass. Parishioners will be welcomed on a first come, first serve basis. Masking, social distancing and contact tracing protocols remain in place. Proof of vaccination is not required.

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES will be celebrated at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish on Friday, December 24th at 6:00PM, 8:00PM, 10:00PM, and on Saturday, December 25th at 11:00 AM. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for these Masses as COVID protocols limit the number of parishioners who can attend Mass. Please register beginning on Wednesday, December 8th by email (omphoffice@gmail.com) or phoning the office at 705647-5035 from 9AM to 4:30PM. Masking, social distancing and contact tracing protocols remain in place. Proof of vaccination is not required.

NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS: To celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and to begin the new year, St. Patrick’s Parish in Cobalt will be celebrating a New Year’s Eve Mass on Friday, December 31st at 5:00 P.M.. OMPH will be celebrating Mass on New Year’s Day at 11:00 A.M. Registration is not required for these Masses. Parishioners will be welcomed on a first come, first serve basis. Masking, social distancing and contact tracing protocols remain in place. Proof of vaccination is not required.

MASS TIMES: Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish in New Liskeard, on Sundays at 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. and St. Patrick’s Parish in Cobalt, Saturdays at 5:00 P.M.. Please note that masks, social distancing and contact tracing protocols remain in place. Proof of vaccination is not required.

COMMUNION AND SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Fr. Wayne is available to give out Communion and hear confessions by appointment. Please call the office, 705-647-5035, to make arrangements.

LIVE-STREAMED MASS: Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish live-streams their Sunday Mass on 11:00 A.M.. On their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/OMPH.NLParish.

OMPH IS NOW ON FACEBOOK: Check our new facebook page at facebook.com/OMPH.NL and stay up to date on the latest happenings in the http://www.facebook.com/OMPH.NLParish.

WEEKLY OMPH E-BULLETIN: If you would like to receive the weekly e-bulletin from Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish, please email omphoffice@gmail.com. Stay in touch with all the latest news and events on a weekly basis.

PARISH WEBSITE: Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish has updated its parish website. It contains information about the Parish, the weekly bulletin and a host of other useful information and links. Check out the website at www.ourmotherofperpetualhelp.ca.

HILLVIEW PIONEER MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH AND ST. PAULS UNITED CHURCH ARE HOSTING

JOINT SERVICES every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. September services will be held at St. Pauls and then October services at Hillview. For more information call 705-647-5655 or 705-647-4171.

Fr. Wayne Mills is available to hear confessions and give out Communion by appointment. Please call the office at 705-647-5035 to make an appointment.

HAILEYBURY & DISTRICT BAPTIST CHURCH extends a warm welcome to all. Worship Sunday at 11am. Accessibility ramp. Call the church (705) 672-5855. www.haileyburybaptist.ca

TOMSTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Invites you to worship services on the third Sunday of the month at 10:00 a.m. PLEASE NOTE that mask wearing is mandatory.

ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH wishes to extend an invitation to join weekly services held every Sunday. 51 Wellington St. North New Liskeard, 10:30am, Pastor George Paraskevopoulos officiating. Now fully accessible with an outside ramp & inside hydraulic lift elevator. For more information, call 705-647-8401 or visit our website www.presbyteriannewliskeard.ca

THORNLOE CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH - Corner of Hwys 11 & 562, 15 minutes north of New Liskeard. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening 6:30. EVeryone is welcome. Pastor Curtis Greenwood 705-622-4860. For more information www.thornloecrossroads.ca .

THE SALVATION ARMY TEMISKAMING COMMUNITY CHURCH & COMMUNITY SERVICES - 260 Whitewood Ave., New Liskeard. Invites you to join Sunday worship service at 10:30am. All are welcome. Online recordings available at Temiskaming Salvation Army on youtube.com or on Facebook at The Salvation Army Temiskaming Community Church. Due to Covid-19, Emergency foodbank protocols have changed. Call 705-647-4115 Wednesday from 10am-12pm for intake interview and appointment for the afternoon. No walk-ins please.

ST. PAUL & ST. JOHN ANGLICAN CHURCH, HAILEYBURY Is now open for services every Sunday at 11 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Wellington St., New Liskeard. Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday Morning. All are welcome. Pastor Stephen Speer officiating. For more information, call 705-647-5026.

BIBLE READING GROUP- Read a scripture, listen to a scripture. For time & place call Judy Tinney at 705-569-2572.

MARRIAGE COUNSELING - Love for a Lifetime a free service of the church of Christ online at www.bibletalk.tv with Mike Mazzalongo. If you do not have access to internet and want to check it out call Mike or Judy Tinney at 705-569-2572.

GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH OF ENGLEHART will be meeting every Sunday morning at 10:30am. We invite you to our worship services or our weekly bible studies and prayer meetings. We offer ministries for children, Jr. and Sr. High groups and monthly fellowships. Please contact Pastor Steve Crosby at 705-544-8339 or visit goodshepherdenglehart.yolasite.com

OWE NOTHING TO ANYONE except to love one another for he who loves his neighbour, has fulfilled the law... Love does no harm to a neighbour, therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Romans 13;8;10. Free bible lessons online at www.bibletalk.tv or call Mike or Judy Tinney at 705-5692572 church of Christ.

EARLTON GOSPEL HALL WELCOMES YOU TO OUR WEEKLY SERVICES Sunday at 10 a.m. Breaking of Bread Communion, 11:30 Gospel, 12:15 Sunday School. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting. 3 miles west of Earlton on Church Road.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH invites all to come & worship Saturday morning at 453 Marcella St in Haileybury. 705-242-4848. Officiating Pastor Ivan Uriegas. Study time is 10am and divine service at 11am. Prayer meeting Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Everyone is Welcome.

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH in Englehart invites everyone to Sunday Mass at 9am.

SERVICES AT ST. PAUL’S EMMANUEL COMMUNITY CHURCH (formerly Emmanuel United Church, Englehart) at 10am, every Sunday. Minister: Rev. Elaine Lush. All are welcome.

ST. JAMES, COBALT - corner of Nickel and Prospect St. Sunday 9am. ENGLEHART BAPTIST CHURCH - Corner of Second St., and 7th Ave. Family worship & bible based teachings every Sunday beginning at 10:30am. Stay for lunch! Bible study & prayer every Wednesday at 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. To reach the Pastor Rudy Kaufmann please call 705-544-0065 or 705-647-7697

LA PAROISSE CATHOLIQUE SAINTE-CROIX nous invite à prendre conscience et réfléchir sur notre relation personnelle avec Jésus Christ par les 7 sacrements offert par l’église catholique : le Baptême, la Confirmation, l’Eucharistie, la Confession, l’Onction des malades, l’Ordination et le Mariage. Par ses sacrements, une alliance est établie entre Dieu et nous dans nos cœurs, comme l’annonçait le prophète Jérémie (31, 31-34) : « Je mettrai ma loi, au fond de leur être, je l’écrirai sur leur cœur. Ils seront mon peuple, je serai leur Dieu ». Tél : 705-672-3296 / Adresse : 341 Sutherland Way, Haileybury, ON

PAROISSE SAINTE-CROIX SUR FACEBOOK: Consultez notre page Facebook sur facebook.com/Paroisse-Ste-Croix et restez au courant des derniers événements de notre paroisse catholique.

PAROISSE SACRÉ-COEUR CATHOLIQUE DE NEW LISKEARD – Nous sommes heureux de vous accueillir pour les messes dominicales les samedis à 16 h et les dimanches à 10 h. Nous offrons aussi la messe le mardi, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi de chaque semaine à 9 h à l’exception du 4emardi de chaque mois. Cette messe a lieu à 19 h. L’église et notre bureau sont situés au 116 Dymond Cres. Certaines adaptations et modifications ont été mises en place pour la protection de toutes et tous. Pour autres informations composez le 705 647-5045 ou par courriel àpsacrecoeur@personainternet.com. Pour le bulletin de la semaine consultez notre page Facebook (facebook.com/Paroisse-Sacre-Cœur).

ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE SAINTE CROIX est ouverte pour célébrer la messe du mardi au samedi matin à 9:30, le samedi soir à 19h et le dimanche matin à 10h. Veuillez noter que la distanciation physique de deux mètres (six pieds) est toujours exigée et que le port de masque est obligatoire. L’église Sainte-Croix est située à 341 Sutherland Way, Haileybury - 705-672-3296. Bienvenue à tous!

Council and Committee MEETINGS

Recreation Services Committee Meeting

Monday, January 10, 2022 @ 6:30 p.m. – Upstairs New Liskeard Community Hall Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. –City Hall, 325 Farr Drive Public Works Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m. – City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

Building Maintenance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 @ 10:30 a.m. – City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

For more information contact: Temiskaming

Shores Fire Department

FACILITIES

705-647-8298

RECREATION UPDATE

• The Pool and Fitness Centre Gym is OPEN

o Mask use is required

o Physical Distancing is required.

o Changerooms and showers are open and available for use.

• The Pool and Fitness Centre Pool is OPEN

o Our full schedule is available at www.temiskamingshores.ca/poolschedule/

o The pool is operating at decreased capacity

o Mask use and physical distancing is required

o Swimming Lessons begin in January: Register beginning WednesdayJanuary 5th at 8am

• Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena and Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena are OPEN.

o Everyone must wear a mask, and fill out the COVID-19 screening and contact tracing form.

o Facility Capacity is 50 participants and 250 spectators

• Outdoor Rinks / Skating Trail

o City staff are working on outdoor rinks and the skating path next to the PFC please be patient as we get these facilities ready for use.

VACCINE CERTIFICATION

• Proof of Vaccination for COVID-19 will be required to enter the PFC, Municipal Arenas and Municipals Halls.

• Full clarification of the City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is available on the City of Temiskaming Shores website.

NOW HIRING:

The City of Temiskaming Shores is currently seeking PartTime Customer Service Screeners who will be responsible for completing the COVID-19 screening process for all individuals entering municipal facilities and ensuring effective, courteous and customer-centric communication with all internal and external clients.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Customer service focus and ability to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner;

• Previous experience working in a customer service role;

• Able to work well under pressure and ability to work independently;

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy policies;

• Required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series; and

• Bilingualism will be considered an asset.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes quoting Job

Competition No. 2021-014 by regular mail or email to:

Shelly Zubyck; Director of Corporate Services P.O. Box 2050; Haileybury, Ontario; P0J IK0 szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

TEMISKAMING SHORES PUBLIC LIBRARY

LIBRARY CHRISTMAS HOURS:

Friday, December 24: 10-2

Saturday, December 25: Closed

Sunday, December 26: Closed

Monday, December 27: Closed

Tuesday, December 28 to Thursday, December 30: 10-8

Friday, December 31: 10-2

Saturday, January 1: Closed

Sunday, January 2: Closed

Back to regular hours on Monday, January 3, 2022

Visitors to the library will need to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms upon entering the building, wear a facemask, sanitize and maintain physical distancing of two metres. If you are not able to wear a mask, contact the library and we can arrange for contactless pickup of your items for you.

Wireless Printing

The library has wireless printing available, for those who would like to print documents directly from their phones or tablets. This is convenient for people who may have forgotten their email passwords to log into their emails on the public access computers to print out documents. The price for printouts is the same as printing from the public access computers, at $.50/ page.

Snowshoes

If you have a library membership, try checking out a pair of snowshoes and hitting some of our beautiful trails this winter! The library now has ten pairs of youth snowshoes due to a donation from the Healthy Kids program. We also have a wide selection of other sizes so the whole family can snowshoe together!

Gadget Helper program

The library’s gadget helper program is up and running again, just in time to help people troubleshoot their new Christmas gift devices. We offer weekly one-on-one times each Thursday to help with topics from learning to navigate the basics of a new device to downloading ebooks and accessing online resources and even troubleshooting hardware and software issues with phones, tablets and laptops. Anyone attending a Gadget Helper session must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 and wear a mask at all times. Call the library at 705-647-4215 for more information.

Corporate Services Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 @ 12:00 noon – City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

Protection to Persons and Property Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 @ 1:00 p.m. – City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. –City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

Due to physical distancing measures during COVID-19, individuals wishing to attend Council meetings to observe the proceedings, must pre-register with the Clerk›s Office at 705-672-3363 ext. 4136, as seating is limited. Only those individuals registered to attend the Council meeting will be permitted, and face coverings/ masks will be required. Residents are encouraged to watch the live-streamed meeting on the City’s Facebook page.

Question and Answer Period Procedure

In consideration of the current COVID-19 pandemic and prevailing public health orders limiting large public gatherings of people within indoor public spaces, and requirements for physical distancing between persons, in-person attendance at Council meetings may be limited and/or restricted from time-to-time.

Question and Answer Periods during a regular meeting of Council are an opportunity for members of the Public to submit questions pertaining to an item on the Agenda, or the business of Council.

Members of the public who wish to submit questions to Council at a Regular Council Meeting during a Declared Emergency, may submit in writing or via email to questions@temiskamingshores.ca. The questions received will be read aloud and responded to during the Question and Answer Periods.

Emailed questions will be received until the second Question and Answer Period. Questions received after this time, will not be read aloud at the Meeting. Note: Correspondence sent to the Mayor and Council may be included in a Council agenda/package, and become part of the public record.

Comments or questions submitted via the City of Temiskaming Shores Facebook page, will not be considered, and the moderator of the live-streamed Meeting may remove any and all comments.

For further information, contact Logan Belanger 705-672-3363 Ext. 4136 or lbelanger@temiskamingshores.ca

City Hall

Holiday Hours

Warmest Holiday Wishes from Council and staff. Please see below for the operating hours of City Hall from December 24, 2021 to January 4, 2022.

Friday, December 24, 2021

Normal hours of operation

Monday, December 27, 2021Closed (Statuary Holiday)

Tuesday, December 28, 2021Closed (Statuary Holiday)

Wednesday December 29, 2021Closed

Thursday, December 30, 2021Closed

Friday, December 31, 2021 Closed

Monday, January 3, 2022 Closed (Statuary Holiday)

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Normal hours of operation

AGE FRIENDLY/GET ACTIVE PROGRAMS.

Proof of vaccination is required as of September 22nd for any indoor activity, including our coffee hour. Contact Lynn Marcella for information at 705-647-5709 or lmarcella@temiskamingshores.ca

Mondays – Mix Pickleball: 2:00pm – January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, New Liskeard Community Hall

Tuesdays – Women’s Exerc. Group: 9:00am –January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Shelley Herbert-Shea

Arena

Beginner Line Dancing: 10:00am – January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th New Liskeard Community Hall

Wednesday – Snowshoeing: 9:30am – January 12th at Pete’s Dam (snowshoes available)

January 19th at Devil’s Rock, Trail B, off Hwy 567 (snowshoes available)

Public Skating: 12:30pm – December 22nd, January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena

Thursdays – Women’s Exerc. Group (registration required): 9:00am – January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Shelley Herbert-Shea Arena Interm. Line Dancing (registration required):

11:00am – January, Shelley Herbert Shea Arena Crib/Euchre: 1:00pm – January 6th, 20th, 27th at the Dymond Community Hall Fridays – $3 Bowling: 1:30pm – January 14th 28th Tri-Town Bowling Lanes, 331 Main Street, Haileybury Mix Pickleball: 9:00am – January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, New Liskeard Community Hall

100 years ago

From the New Liskeard Speaker and Temiskaming News-letter, December 8, 1921.

ANOTHER LOCAL

AUTHOR

Mr. Edward Spang, of Sudbury having procured his interim copyrights for his book entitled “Cobalt the Mascot of Cobalt Silver Camp, and other stories” has now closed his contract with a local firm of printers for publication of same.

Apart from the fact that the author’s writings will be pleasing in their conception to the people of our Northern Province, dealing mainly in the characterization of events passed in our midst, it is commendable that we should have the privilege of completing the work lo-

Taken from the Temiskaming Speaker December 19, 1996.

THREE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL RE-ELECTED IN HAILEYBURY

Camsell, McDonough, Millar, Weir, Poppleton, Sullivan Form 1947 Body

There will be two new members and one former member who has been out of local politics for the past year when the municipal council of the Town of Haileybury assembles for its first meeting of 1947, as a result of the elections held on Monday. Three of the four men on the 1946 board seeking re-election were returned, and when the nominations were held two weeks ago Mayor I.A. Lytle was given an acclamation for his second term as chief magistrate. The members of the present council returned to office are Chas. Camsell, who headed

25 years ago

Taken from The Temiskaming Speaker, December 31, 1996. IT

WAS A YEAR OF LOST INNOCENCE

If there was ever a year where our area could be said to have lost its innocence it may well have happened in 1996.

Here in chronological order are but some examples:

• In late March-early April the Temiskaming chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals investigated the torture and grizzly death of what appeared to be a pet cat. The suffering the animal went through was reported to have been one of the worst cruelties to animals ever seen in our area.

• On April 24 the body of Louis Gauthier was found in his home in Kerns Township. Police later ruled his death a murder and by year’s end arrested two people and sought another in connection….

• In the summer panhandling by area youth in downtown New Liskeard got to the point where petitions were signed through the community demanding New Liskeard council invoke bylaws to prevent it and enforce a curfew.

• Also in the summer a survey showed how many businesses were willing to break the law in order to sell cigarettes to minors.

• A Haileybury man after six months on a waiting list for a heart surgery finally receives his operation but dies hours afterwards. The wait is seen as an outrage and sacrilege in a province and country that had a reputation for the best health care system in the world. People are not supposed to wait half a year in our society for potential life

cally.

Mr. Spang was once well known in Haileybury.

CANADA’S FOREIGN TRADE

During the seven months ending October, 1921, Canada’s foreign trade declined in value by $640,000,000, as compared with the corresponding period of 1920: all of this sum $269,000,000 represented exports, and $380,000,000 imports. Exports declined 38.7 per cent, while the decline in the total value of trade was 42.9 per cent. As these percentages approximate those representing the decline in prices as shown by our index numbers, it would appear that the total volume of trade remains stationary. There

the poll on Monday, J. Eddie McDonough, running second and D. H. Miller.

HAILEYBURY BURGLAR

GIVEN TERM IN PEN

An echo of a burglary committed in Haileybury last May 4th was heard recently at Port Arthur, when Wm. J. Fadyk was sentenced in three and a half years in Kingston penitentiary on several counts of robbery. He had made good his escape after breaking into the store of A.W. Sanderson and making off with about $200 in goods and cash and his description had been sent out by Chief K. R. Watson. The chief was notified when Fadyk was arrested and arranged to have the charge heart at Port Arthur rather than have the accused brought back to Haileybury. He was notified officially of the sentence imposed.

has been, however, an important change in the proportion of exports to imports. During this period under review in 1921, imports exceeded exports by $14, 097,986 whereas in 1920 the excess of imports was $380,532,615. In October of this year exports exceeded imports by $21,706,153, a decidedly fabourable showing if compared with October 1920, when values were 58 per cent higher.

DOMINION WIDE PROHIBITION

The Dominion Alliance, in order to test the feelings in regard to prohibition throughout Canada, asked the candidate for a statement of their standing in regard to prohibition. Eleven

75 years ago

MAN AND WIFE ARE DROWNED IN TEMAGAMI

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pishabo were the victims of a double drowning tragedy last Thursday in Diamond Lake, Canton township, about 20 miles northwest of Temagami.

Mr. Pishabo’s body has been recovered but search for the body of the drowned woman has been delayed because the lakes are partially frozen over and lake travel is practically impossible.

Details of the tragedy are lacking, although it is known that Pishabo, a trapper and guide, was en route to his trapping territory with his wife when it occurred. The couple camped for the night at Diamond Lake. The drownings took place when they were continuing their journey by boat the next day.

A plane was used in the search

did not approve the proposed legislation. Forty-three were in favour of prohibition.—But, unless the country has a probation which prohibits, and we do not appear yet to have reached that stage in Ontario, people will not be satisfied. If the whole country adopted absolute prohibition, and stopped the manufacture and traffic, it would be easier of enforcement. Stiff fines and imprisonment would soon put an end to the illicit manufacture of liquor. But so long as people may legally buy spirits, as is now being done, we shall have more or less drunkenness. And more’s the pity.

TAX ON LAND

During the recent campaign we heard something about a

for the missing couple and, as far as possible, trappers in the area were notified by telephone. The victims are survived by two children.

LUCKY TICKET WINS

TURKEY

T. Van Wart is one of the fortunate people who doesn’t have to worry about “getting the bird” instead of a turkey for Christmas. The New Liskeard merchant won an 18 pound turkey door prize at the Firemen’s Smoker, last Saturday night.

With turkeys as scarce as the proverbial hen’s teeth and everyone wondering if he will be able to find one to grace the Christmas table, the Firemen made certain of having a large crowd a the Smoker by offering the Yuletide birds as prizes. Seven other New Liskeard residents won the coveted fowl and 41 chickens were also awarded

“tax” on land values, but this was not generally understood, and some people had it mixed with Henry George “Single (Land) Tax” scheme. We believe the Progressive idea was to levy a tax on the land according to its value. Well, the election now being over, and the Progressive party not having control, it is not likely that the new scheme for raising a revenue will be adopted. It is more than likely that the revenue will continue to be derived chiefly from the tariff. In any event, we do not believe that sufficient revenue could be derived from a land tax, for the reason that the owners would let them go by tax sale rather than pay the money.

SANTA STOPS BY

saving surgery. Near the end of the year the family asked for a coroner’s inquest into all the circumstances of this case.

NEWS STORY OF THE YEAR

Community rocked by teen’s disappearance

On September 29, the community was rocked by the disappearance of 15-year-old Melanie Ethier.

Last seen leaving a friend’s home alone and on foot early in the morning, the Ecole secondaire Sainte-Marie (ESSM) student remains missing.

Police have been stymied in their search for clues in the disappearance of the missing girl.

“We are obviously of the opinion that foul play is involved. There’s nothing to lead us to believe she left on her own,” said New Liskeard Police Chief Doug Jelly.

The Grade 11 student was last seen after 1 a.m. September 29 leaving a friend’s home on Pine Street East in New Liskeard.

That afternoon her mother contacted New Liskeard police, and a search of the neighourhoods on either side of the

Armstrong Street bridge was launched.

One day later, New Liskeard police called in the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

GARBAGE ISSUE

Adams Mine objective remained despite concern and Metro rejection

Developer Notre Development of North Bay continued to work quietly through 1996 toward winning an environmental approval for the use of the Adams Mine site for landfill purposes, shipping waste from throughout the province.

to the winners.

CHRISTMAS SEALS SALES SAME AS LAST YEAR

Proceeds from the sale of Christmas Seals in the district totalled $1300 on Monday of this week. This figure compares favorable with last year’s sale which was $1394.

Response from the people who want to help the tubercular fund has been good. Typical of the letters sent with their contribution by the residents of the district is the one received this week from Mrs. Oliver Ahtonen of R.R. No. 1, New Liskeard, who writes, “I am enclosing two dollars for the Christmas seals I received a few days ago and wishing all others have done likewise.

“May our community rank high in the campaign against tuberculosis.”

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In 1995 Metro Toronto had considered taking over the site and had conducted technical studies throughout the year with the agreement if that municipal organization did not pursue the project, then the studies would become the property of Notre Development.

That was the case and Notre Development obtained studies valued at $2.5 million. Notre Development then embarked on another $2 million worth of studies and retained SENES Consultants Ltd. and Golder Associates Ltd.

Santa Claus has been making the rounds throughout Northeastern Ontario for as long as anyone remembers.

he’ll

back in 2021, COVID or no COVID. Here he was back in 2013 in Temagami taking part in the Christmas parade in suitably freezing cold weather. (Speaker archive photo)

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