NEW LISKEARD (Staff) — A free travelling science exhibition will be at Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) Tuesday, May 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.The Power of Ideas Exhibition is an exciting, cutting-edge travelling exhibition from Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics.The exhibition is open to students all day Monday,
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Going screen-free April 30 – May 6
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Power off and play.So say Temiskaming health advocates as they urge families to turn off their electronic devices, go outside and play.April 6 through May 6 has been designated Screen-Free Week in Temiskaming.The Timiskaming Health Unit is partnering with the Healthy Kids Community Challenge to encourage
Snowfall warning ended
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — Environment Canada has withdrawn its snowfall warning for Temiskaming Shores.Temiskaming Shores is now receiving periods of rain mixed with snow.Environment Canada states winds will come from the north later this afternoon at 20 km/h. The high will be plus 3 C.Tonight a snowfall is expected ranging
Snowfall warning April 26. Yes, snowfall…
Snowfall warning in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiSnowfall will begin tonight or early Friday morning. Snow will become heavy at times Friday afternoon and continue Friday night. Snow will taper off Saturday.General snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm are expected before the snow ends
The Speaker – April 25, 2018
Advising watch on stream flows and levels
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) — The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)-North Bay District is advising area residents to maintain a close watch on stream flows and levels.”Local reports indicate that snow is saturated across most of the forecast area and ready to release water content. A close watch on
Northern Loons’ season going swimmingly
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Loons are deeply immersed in another fun season.The Temiskaming Northern Loons Swim Club is 23 strong this year, ranging in age from seven to 18.“They are just wonderful to work with, dedicated and enthusiastic,” said coach Bruce Cull.They’re split almost evenly with 12 Seniors
Walkathon on the cusp of golden anniversary
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Walkathon is celebrating 49 years on May 5 and it’s still going strong.The annual fundraiser for Community Living Temiskaming South makes its annual foray through the Tri-Towns on the first Saturday in May as it has for decades.One little difference for those who take
Cubs sign veteran players during spring training camp
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — You never know what you’ve got until you sign on the dotted line.The Great North Midget League’s New Liskeard Cubs held a spring training camp and several players have committed to the team for 2018-19.The camp was held April 21-22 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial
Temagami seeking new councillor
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – With a little over six months remaining in the current municipal council term, Temagami is looking for a new councillor.Debby Burrows, who has served on council since 2010, resigned late last month to take up a new job at the Detour Gold Mine site north of