The New Liskeard Skating Club will stage its annual James Bay Preview on Thursday, January 19. It takes place from 4:15-5 p.m. at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena in New Liskeard. Everyone is invited to come out and watch the young skaters showcase their much improved skills.

Weather AdvisoryNew Liskeard – TemagamiIssued at 15:50 Tuesday 10 January 2017A winter travel advisory is in effect for today and tonight. Snow continues over the region with total accumulations near 15 cm likely before the snow tapers to flurries near midnight. Brisk winds gusting up to 60 km/h are likely

Weather AdvisoryNew Liskeard – TemagamiA winter travel advisory is in effect through Tuesday. Snow is expected to begin in areas near Lake Superior then spread east to the Quebec border . Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm are likely before the snow tapers to flurries Tuesday night.

The next blood donor clinic will run January 10 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Riverside Place in New Liskeard.As of January 4, 44 appointment spots remained available, said Canadian Blood Services territory manager Joanne Drake.To book an appointment online, go to www.blood.ca.