Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Pelting rain almost drowned out speakers at a supper session prior to recent crop tours in the Earlton area.But in true agricultural fashion, no one was complaining.“We’ll admit we need it,” said the Temiskaming Crops Coalition’s Dennis Jibb as the crowd
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Letter of the Week
Great experience at Temiskaming HospitalDear Editor:A very special thank you to everyone.My daughter, sisters, brother, sister-in laws, brother-in laws, nieces, dear friends, too many to mention by name but you know who you are.Thank you for all the visits and helping hands that I received
Supporting an off-leash park
Dear Editor:My dog Misty and me have received many comments in support of this proposal of an off-leash park.The area being proposed is seldom, if ever, used and is between the north end of the swings at the main New Liskeard beach to the drainage ditch, from
The Speaker – August 10, 2016
Heat warning
Heat WarningNew Liskeard – TemagamiIssued at 15:27 Monday 08 August 2016Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be very warm and increasingly humid. Daytime high temperatures between 29 and 32 Celsius are forecast each day, with overnight lows between 18 and 21 Celsius. Cooler temperatures are then forecast for Friday.
Northeast region forest fire update
Northeast region forest fire updateSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Hot, dry and humid conditions have created the perfect scenario for forest fires in the Northeast region of Ontario, which includes South Temiskaming.The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) say the North Bay 32 fire, located 12.5 kilometers west of Latchford,
Severe Thunderstorm watch
DISTRICT –Environment Canada says this morning, Friday, August 5 conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain. A cold front is expected to sweep across the region today. A few thunderstorms will develop along the cold front