The New Liskeard Pool and Fitness Centre has free public swimming times over the holidays:January 2: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – sponsored by Perrin Funeral Chapel; 1-3 p.m. – sponsored by New Liskeard Lions Club.January 3: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – sponsored by the Rotary Club of Haileybury;
Monthly Archives: December 2018
Freezing rain Friday
From Environment Canada:Freezing rain warning in effect for: New Liskeard – TemagamiPatchy freezing rain or freezing drizzle continue this morning. A change to rain is expected later this morning as temperatures rise above zero.Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care
Significant storm expected
Special weather statement in effect for: New Liskeard – TemagamiSignificant winter storm expected tonight into Friday night.A Colorado low that is tracking towards Ontario will bring a mixed bag of weather to Northeastern Ontario this afternoon into Friday. Regions from Sault Ste. Marie to North Bay may see 5 to
The Weekender – December 28, 2018
Weather and travel alert from Environment Canada
Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiSignificant winter storm expected Thursday night into Friday night.A Colorado low that is tracking towards Ontario will bring a mixed bag of weather to Northeastern Ontario late Thursday through Friday. Regions from Sault Ste. Marie to North Bay will likely see several
The Speaker – December 24, 2018
Editorial Cartoon December 24
Christmas, fore and aft
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter Gently falling snow, starry-eyed children, the faint scent of wood smoke, twinkling lights and flickering candles, carols in the air, home-baked treats....Enough of that.How about crappy weather and bad roads, long line-ups in stores and longer still credit card statements, and tired, whiny parents with over-sugared children?It's that
Holiday duty
At this time of year the good feelings and positive sentiments abound.Many parking lots at retail outlets are full to bursting which is good to see because this is when many businesses make enough money to see them through the lean months after the rush.It’s been said in this space
Christmas concert goes out with fundraising bang
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT — All good things must come to an end.And so it was with the fifth annual A Christmas To Remember musical concert fundraiser held December 14 and 15 at the Cobalt Classic Theatre.It was the last in an annual Christmas series founded and organized by former Harvest