In its latest update, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports that a forest fire located about 25 kilometres west of Elk Lake remains under control at 4 hectares.At 5 p.m. July 25, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services rated the forest fire danger in the Temiskaming area
Monthly Archives: July 2017
The Speaker – July 26, 2017
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Forest fire situation update
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports that a forest fire located about 25 kilometres west of Elk Lake near Bulsch Lake is under control.In an update on the Northeastern fire situation, the ministry said the fire, identified as Kirkland Lake 2, is being held at four hectares.The
Mud, mud and more mud
CHARLTON – The 24th edition of the Stan Martin Memorial Mud Bog digs in this weekend at the Charlton fairgrounds.The action begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23.More than $5,000 in prize money is up for grabs.
Weekender – July 21, 2017
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Thunderstorm watch July 20:
Updated 2:37 p.m. EDT Thursday 20 July 2017Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiConditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.There is potential for severe thunderstorms to develop
Colony wrapping up
COBALT (Staff) – The 2017 edition of the Cobalt Artists’ Colony is wrapping up.The public has an opportunity to view the work of participants at the week-long art program tomorrow morning (Friday, July 21). The open house will be held at the Cobalt Golden Age Club.
STEAM SHOW SOUNDS
The whistles of old steam engines could be heard from one end of the grounds to the other at the 43rd annual Rod Inglis Earlton Memorial Steam and Antique Show. The machines were just part of the draw as people also took a break from the exhibits to listen to
Art parked in Haileybury
The third Art in the Park gathering this summer will be held tonight (July 19) on the Haileybury waterfront.Live music, kids’ activities, vendors and a charity BBQ will be offered, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.The Wednesday evening festivities are coordinated by the Temiskaming Art Gallery.