Monthly Archives: July 2018
Calling on the best among us
The deadline for submitting your name to represent your communities for the next four years on area councils and school boards is fast approaching.July 27 is the final date for putting forward your name for this important civic duty.We need our best people to step forward to represent us now.We
Hot times
By Steven Larocque Speaker Editor The surrounding forest fires have been top of mind for many people.Thankfully, at least to this point, nobody has been hurt as a result of the fires and no property damage of significance has been reported.The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has sent out a barrage
Temagami fire being held
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – After eight days of battling a forest fire two kilometres from Temagami, the ministry said the fire – named North Bay 69 – is being held.The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry said it means that sufficient action has been taken that the fire isn't likely
Forest fire update:
Late last night (Tuesday), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services updated the forest fire situation in the region.In the Temagami fire cluster, it reported that cooler temperatures and recent precipitation had kept fire activity to a minimum today.The fire named North Bay 55, which