Track StarSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter Last week I read a sports story about Canadian sprinter Crystal Emmanuel who broke one of track and field’s oldest Canadian records in the 200-metre (m) distance with a time of 22.50 seconds in Ireland.Marita Payne-Wiggins held the previous record of 22.62 seconds.Her son is National Basketball
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WHEN IT RAINS…
Ups and Downs
Thumbs up to the weather.It seems it’s been a long time coming, but summer finally arrived around the middle of this month.The ice is back in at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena where figure skating’s Summer School is in session and the New Liskeard Cubs are just a few
Stuff and nonsense
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter Acquisitions and divestment.In my case, they have nothing to do with high finance, junior mining companies searching for cobalt, or the buckwheat futures market.They’re just fancy words describing my approach to stuff.I’ve acquired stuff and will acquire more in the future.But I’m also a big fan of divestment
Forest fire update
In its latest update, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports that a forest fire located about 25 kilometres west of Elk Lake remains under control at 4 hectares.At 5 p.m. July 25, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services rated the forest fire danger in the Temiskaming area
The Speaker – July 26, 2017
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Forest fire situation update
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports that a forest fire located about 25 kilometres west of Elk Lake near Bulsch Lake is under control.In an update on the Northeastern fire situation, the ministry said the fire, identified as Kirkland Lake 2, is being held at four hectares.The
Mud, mud and more mud
CHARLTON – The 24th edition of the Stan Martin Memorial Mud Bog digs in this weekend at the Charlton fairgrounds.The action begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23.More than $5,000 in prize money is up for grabs.
Weekender – July 21, 2017
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Thunderstorm watch July 20:
Updated 2:37 p.m. EDT Thursday 20 July 2017Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiConditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.There is potential for severe thunderstorms to develop