Missing Woman – July 14
OPP REQUESTS THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE(CITY OF TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – On July 13, 2016, at approximately 9 a.m. the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a missing 41-year-old female. Through
Severe Thunderstorm watch: July 14
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiThunderstorms are expected to develop over portions of Northeastern Ontario late this morning and this afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front. The main threat with these thunderstorms will be damaging wind gusts, although hail is also
Temagami fire restrictions lifted
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – Thanks to recent rainfall, fire restrictions in Temagami have been lifted.Open burning permits had been suspended June 23.(The restrictions did not apply to campfires, provided that precautions were taken in terms of their location and timing and that tools were on hand to extinguish them.)As of July 11,
Heat Warning July 11, 2016:
Heat Warning in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiHumidex values reaching near 39 are expected.Heat and humidity will arrive Tuesday over the regions with high temperatures reaching near 30 degrees until Wednesday. Night time lows will also be warm in the 18 to 20 degree range
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm WatchNew Liskeard – TemagamiIssued at 17:01 Wednesday 06 July 2016Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Severe thunderstorm
Temagami fire permit ban continues
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – As dry conditions persist, so too does Temagami’s ban on large fires.The Temagami and Marten River fire chiefs suspended all burning permits June 23.The ban applies to all open burning larger than a campfire, said Temagami Fire Chief Jim Sanderson earlier this week.Campfires are permitted, under certain
A day to celebrate Canada
DISTRICT (Staff) — Across the district many activities are planned for this Canada Day.While the three-day Bikers Reunion will get underway with its final annual event, and the annual two-day New Liskeard Summerfest will also start up, there will also be activities in Cobalt, Temagami, Latchford, the Municipality of Charlton
Heat event advisory
Environment Canada has posted the first heat event of the season.At 3:58 p.m. June 17 it posted:“Warm and humid air is forecast to push into Northern Ontario this weekend.“Most regions in Northeastern Ontario will experience daytime high temperatures in the low thirties on Saturday and Sunday, and night temperatures near
Frost Advisory
New Liskeard – TemagamiIssued at 15:34 Thursday 09 June 2016Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. A cold clear night is expected under a ridge of high pressure. Frost is expected to develop overnight and may damage some plants in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants
Coleman fire deemed under control
Coleman fire deemed under controlDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter COLEMAN – Rain dampened a fire near Peterson Lake in Coleman Township where mine hazards had made firefighting difficult.”We did get a little bit of rain last night, and we’re supposed to get more,” said Coleman Fire Chief Don Laitinen May 25.In an interview,