Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiA prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.Wind chill values of minus 40 to minus 45 are occurring over much of Northern Ontario.This bitterly cold Arctic airmass will remain in place through the weekend.Risks are
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The Weekender – January 18, 2019
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City council discussions go to pot
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has given its permission for retail sales of marijuana within Temiskaming Shores.But the decision wasn't unanimous.Councillor Patricia Hewitt repeated her opposition to approval for stores selling recreational cannabis in the municipality.Municipalities face a January 22 deadline to decide whether to opt in or
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Haileybury skating club hosting 180 hopefuls
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Twirls and spins and golden ambitions will be on display January 18-20 at the Haileybury arena.The Haileybury Figure Skating Club (HFSC) is hosting the 2019 Super Series at the rink with skaters from across the province and into Quebec.“It used to be called the James
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Ski village kicks-off the 2019 season
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP — It was cold, very cold, with temperatures of -25 C, not including the wind chill factor.But that didn’t deter hundreds from the the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village’s (TTSSV) opening day Saturday, January 12.“We had over 200 people come out to enjoy the fabulous conditions
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TNSC Jackrabbit program hops into action
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP —Teaching children how to balance and glide on skinny skis has never been a problem at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC), even when temperatures dip to -20 C.It was a cold day for the first session of the 2019 Jackrabbit program, held Saturday, January 12.This
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New Cobalt mayor looks at 2019 needs and wants
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Cobalt Mayor George Othmer is looking forward to 2019 with his eye on the basic needs of the town."We've got a major project going on at the water filtration plant right now," he said in an interview. "It's a water filtration plant, not a water purification
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Bolesworth wants to move Hilliard forward
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HILLIARD TOWNSHIP - Hilliard Township's new reeve, Laurie Bolesworth, says she wants to see the township moving forward in 2019.She said roads and infrastructure are the main focus in the township.Increasing the tax base is also something she wants to see happening as the township moves forward, she
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Kerns Township looking forward to new term
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter KERNS TOWNSHIP - Kerns Township now has a full complement for its council going into the new term.Loren Runnalls has joined the council under Reeve Terry Phillips and alongside Mark Lenover, Carter Seymour and Dennis Jibb.Phillips said Runnalls is a farmer and grew up in Kerns Township. His
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Town needs “Plan B” with reduced staff
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - The Cobalt public works staff is working at a reduced number and also has been experiencing problems with equipment.Fewer staff also must respond immediately to alarm callouts from the water plant when they occur.The early winter has also created a challenge at a time when resources
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