At 11:10 a.m. today (Wednesday), Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch Kirkland Lake through Temagami.It reports:“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.“Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon.“The main threats are large hail and damaging winds.“Motorists
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The Speaker – June 28, 2017
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Special Weather Statement June 27:
Special weather statement in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiA few thunderstorms today, accompanied by pea-sized hail.Scattered thunderstorms are forecast with many expected to produce pea-sized hail. And it may be abundant enough to partially cover the ground in some locales. The main concern is damage
Board ONE school honoured
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Kirkland Lake District Composite is one of 10 schools from across Ontario that has received a Premier’s Award for Accepting Schools.The awards were first presented in 2010-11.In a news release, the province said the annual awards recognize teams of students, educators and parents “for creativity and
Wanted: blood donors
TEMISKAMING SHORES – Canadian Blood Services is seeking donors for an expanded blood clinic in New Liskeard next month.Ninety-three spots remain available for the two-day clinic that will be held July 11 and 12 at Riverside Place.To make an appointment, go to blood.ca.
Weekender – June 23, 2017
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Kal Tire tourney teeing off
TEMISKAMING SHORES – The 16th annual Kal Tire Two-Man Scramble kicks off tomorrow.The tournament, hosted by the Haileybury Golf Club, includes a practice round Friday and 36 holes on the weekend.
Growing together as a community
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - A community garden is taking shape in Englehart.The 1st Englehart Girl Guides of Canada held an official launch of the community garden Wednesday evening, June 14.The Englehart and area children, along with their parents, family, friends, town representatives and other community members dug into the garden
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Lake Temiskaming loop garners motorcycling notice
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – What do the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina, Federal Highway 1 running the length of Mexico, and Lake Temiskaming have in common?They’re on a top 10 list of great motorcycle rides in North America, as compiled by motorcycle.com.In an email, James Franks,
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Englehart council approves 2017 budget in principle
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Englehart council approved its 2017 budget in principle at its regular meeting Wednesday, June 7.The 2017 budget is increasing from $5,341,034 to $6,109,863.73.The total operating revenues are increasing from $3,863,334 to $4,109,863.73.The total operating expenditures are decreasing from $3,521,121 to $3,337,665.73.The capital revenue is increasing from
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