Highway 11 accident
NEW LISKEARD/EARLTON (Staff)–Traffic on Highway 11 is experiencing delays between New Liskeard and Earlton as the result of a two-vehicle accident near Maybrook Road Friday morning, May 26 at approximately 10 a.m.
Safe boating week – make it last
DISTRICT (Special) – North American Safe Boating Awareness Week officially wraps up May 26.But the message remains all summer long.Managed by the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and its partners, the campaign is designed to promote safe and responsible boating practices to the 14 million Canadians who participate in recreational boating.Although
Watch what you do, the OPP will too
TEMISKAMING SHORES – After a very cold spring, the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) expects to see many eager Ontarians take to the roads, trails and waterways on the Victoria Day Long Weekend.The 2017 Canada Road Safety Week Initiative runs until Monday, May 22.The focus of this
Rainfall alert
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the Kirkland Lake, Englehart, Temiskaming Shores and Temagami areas on May 17:Shower and thunderstorm activity affected many portions of Northeastern Ontario last evening and during the night. The activity has tapered off this morning.However, another round of rain and possible thunderstorms is
Police investigating hit-and-run
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police are appealing to the public for help after a reported hit-and-run left a pedestrian injured.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say the male pedestrian sustained non-life threatening injuries in the collision, which occurred in North Cobalt on Station Street at about 5:40 p.m. May 10.Police say the
Fairly important to area
DISTRICT (Staff) -- Dedicated and inspired community volunteers are now preparing for area district fall fairs.The public is encouraged to offer support for the volunteers who are maintaining these valued regional traditions.The Englehart and District Agricultural Society meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the
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Blood Donor Clinic
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — A Blood Donor Clinic is being held at Riverside Place in New Liskeard on Tuesday, May 9.Located at 55 Whitewood Avenue in New Liskeard, the Blood Donor Clinic will be open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.The Canadian Blood Services is urging people to donate blood
Flood Watch
At 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry issued a flood watch for the Lake Temiskaming/Ottawa River, Matabitchuan River and Montreal River watersheds.The ministry said a weather system will move across the district on Friday and will remain through the weekend.Up to 50 millimetres of
And the Night Shall be Filled with Music
Sunday, May 7th, 2017 – 2:00 p.m.
McHappy happenings
It’s McHappy Day at McDonald’s today (Wednesday).One dollar from the sale of every Big Mac sandwich, Happy Meal and hot McCafé beverage will go towards Ronald McDonald House Charities.The charitable initiative funds accommodations and support for sick kids and their families.