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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The Weekender – July 20, 2018
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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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Crews from across Canada fighting North Bay 72
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – Firefighters from across the country are working to contain a fire that has spread beyond Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park."At the moment, there are 16 crews on that fire," said Shayne McCool, fire information officer with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's regional Aviation, Forest
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MNRF uses sprinkler systems to protect property
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter BARBER TOWNSHIP — As smoke and falling ash lingered over parts of the Temiskaming region at the end of last week, MNRF fire rangers were on the scene deploying a number of methods to fight the wild fires.A Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) incident management team
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North On Tap’s success brews rewards for local charities
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was a feast for the senses.People attending the sold out, second annual North On Tap Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, July 14, tapped into increased knowledge of craft beers and sampled different types, ate delicious locally sourced foods and listened to live music.It was
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Canoe fest off but music continues
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami's canoe festival is off this weekend, but the show – on the musical side – will go on.Organizers decided to postpone the outdoor canoe festival in light of the forest fires in the region that have left Temagami on standby evacuation alert.The decision was made
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