DISTRICT (Staff) — Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has advised the public that, as a result of significant rainfall forecasted this week on the Ottawa River watershed, levels all along the Ottawa River and on Lake Temiskaming should increase significantly. Water levels will definitely be well above normal for

The fun continues throughout the weekend at the Festival des Folies Franco-Fun.There’s a performance tonight (Friday) of L’écho d’un peuple at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena.On Saturday night, Les Cousins Branchaud will entertain.

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: New Liskeard – TemagamiAt 3:28 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.Severe thunderstorm located west of New Liskeard is moving northward at 50 km/h. Radar indicates

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiConditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts.A cold front is expected to sweep through Southern Ontario this afternoon bringing showers and a few thunderstorms along with

If you placed an order for a pepperette fundraiser in Cobalt, you may have been the victim of a fraud.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police advise that a young male was going door-to-door in Cobalt in November and December soliciting orders for pepperettes.Police say the fundraiser was fraudulent in nature and not

The Temiskaming Palette and Brush Club Painting sessions are from 1-4 p.m. every Tuesday afternoon. Club room is in the Haileybury Arena at 400 Ferguson Street. For information call Jeannine at 705-672-1028

As sure a sign of spring as shrinking snow banks and muddy fields is the Earlton Farm Show.The 51st edition of the agricultural showcase runs April 21 and 22 at the Earlton Recreation Centre.This year’s show is fully booked with 60-plus exhibitors.Even before visitors venture inside, they can tour an

Englehart Youth Slo-Pitch is taking registrations for the 2017 season. Sessions take place Wednesday, April 19, and again April 27, 28 and 30 at the Englehart and Area Community Arena Complex from 6 to 8 p.m. The program is for local community children ages 4 to 17.

Get your bunny ears ready.The traditional Easter egg hunt will be held tomorrow (Sat., April 15) at the New Liskeard and Haileybury libraries, beginning at 10 a.m. Baskets will be provided.

An evening of songs and reflections in the spirit of truth and reconciliation is coming to Temagami Saturday.The April 15 concert is hosted by musicians John Shymko, who is in the process of moving to Temagami, and John Wayne Potts, who grew up on Bear Island and has now returned.The