The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry provided the following update on the forest fire situation late last night (Monday, July 23):Regional Fire SituationBy the evening of July 23 there were 55 active forest fires across the northeast.Of these, 21 are not yet under control, 34 are either being held,
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Forest fire update
Below is the latest update from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests on the forest fire situation, as of late last night (Sunday):By the evening of July 22 there were 60 active forest fires across the Northeast. Of these, 28 are not yet under control, 32 are either being
Forest fire update
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry provided the following update on the forest fire situation late last night (Saturday):By the evening of July 21 there were 64 active forest fires across the Northeast. Of these, 29 are not yet under control, 35 are either being held, under control or
Forest fire update:
Late last night (Friday), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services provided the following update on the forest fire situation:By the evening of July 20, there were 65 active forest fires across the Northeast, of these, 34 are not yet under control, 31 are either
Forest fire update
Here’s the latest forest fire update from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, as reported late last night (Thursday, July 19):In Temagami, North Bay 69 – which had prompted the evacuation of 20 residences south of Temagami – is now considered under control.Firefighters were focusing on working their way
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Evacuation alert lifted
TEMAGAMI – The evacuation alert for Temagami has been lifted and Fire Tower Road, together with the Caribou Mountain fire tower, is now open.That’s the latest from Temagami, following a meeting last night (Wednesday, July 18) of its emergency management committee.Mayor Lorie Hunter reported:North Bay Fire NO.69 (Northeast Arm of
Clubs tee up junior golf programs
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The quote “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn,” could very easily apply to junior golf.Junior golf lessons are in full swing at the Haileybury Golf Club (HGC) and the New Liskeard Golf Club (NLGC).The junior golf
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Putting the hammer down at Spike Driving Competition
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor ENGLEHART – Good hand and eye coordination was on display in Englehart recently with Ontario Northland’s third annual Spike Driving Competition.“There was a total of 23 competitors and four teams,” said Renée Baker, communications manager with Ontario Northland.Held June 16 at the station in Englehart, the 2018 champion
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Angling series sees youngsters cast away
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass (TSB) fishing tournaments are not just for sunburnt, whiskered men.Women, and especially children, are getting into the sport as well.“Young anglers are always welcomed to fish in the series. It is very nice to see this part of the series growing,”
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