No imminent threat of fire near Latchford as of Thursday morning August 4Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) say the North Bay 32 fire, located 12.5 kilometers west of Latchford in Kittson Township, east of Lady Evelyn Lake, is not under control.They say there
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Weekender – August 5, 2016
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COLEMAN FIRE BAN
Coleman issues fire banCOLEMAN (Staff-special) – As of the afternoon of Wednesday, August 3,The Township of Coleman has declared a fire ban due toextremely dry conditions.All open fires are now prohibited, includingrecreational fires and residential fire pits.The township asks that anyone operatingan ATV or a similar vehicle in dry grassy
Forest Fire
Forest fire burning near Lady Evelyn LakeSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — As of August 2, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) say there are 12 new fires burning in the Northeast region of Ontario. Because of the hot, dry conditions we’ve had lately in Northeastern Ontario, forest fires dangers
HEAT WARNING
HEAT WARNINGFrom Environment CanadaA heat episode is expected today August 3 and Thursday August 4. High temperatures will be near 30 degrees with overnight lows dropping to near 18 degrees. Humidity will also be a factor with humidex values in the low to mid thirties both days. The heat episode
The Speaker – August 3, 2016
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Weekender – July 29, 2016
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The Speaker – July 27, 2016
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Thunderstorm watch:July 22
Watches12:28 PM EDT Friday 22 July 2016Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:Kirkland Lake – EnglehartNew Liskeard – TemagamiConditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, damaging hail and heavy rain.Thunderstorms are developing this afternoon and will continue into
Heat warning for New Liskeard, Temagami
Heat warning for New Liskeard – TemagamiA message from Environment Canada, issued at 03:57 Friday 22 July 2016Humidex values reaching near 40 are expected. ### Watch for symptoms of heat illness, which include – dizziness