Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - Adrienne Gullekson sees a lot of the area during the summer months.The Timiskaming Health Unit public health inspector does the rounds on area beaches to sample the water in order to alert the public if the Escherichia coli (E. coli) levels are higher than the acceptable
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Temiskaming Shores Haileybury water distribution repairs update
Due to unforeseen circumstances, repairs to the Haileybury Water Distribution System are still in progress and crews are working diligently to restore water service to the effected areas at this time.We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. We will update you as soon as service has been restored.
Family fun at annual Day in the Park
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor ENGLEHART – Great weather, great times, a great day.“Overall, Day in the Park went impeccably,” said Candace Pritchard.“We had an even stronger turnout than last year. With the lovely weather, it was great to see everyone of all ages enjoying the activities we had to offer,” said Englehart’s
TFN multiuse facility under construction
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter BEAR ISLAND – The Bear Island population will surge this summer as construction of the long awaited multiuse facility gets underway.But work took a brief pause late last week, as high temperatures and heavy smoke from forest fires settled on to Bear Island.Temagami First Nation (TFN) has offered
“Bean there,” done that
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