Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus has announced he is entering the race to be leader of the federal New Democratic Party….See this week’s Temiskaming Speaker for the whole story.

The North Bay district of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry issued the following watershed conditions and water safety statement on Friday, February 24:On Friday an intensifying low pressure system is forecast to bring mixed precipitation across the Province.The district – including Temagami and Latchford, Marten River, Sturgeon Falls,

Freezing rain warningEnvironment Canada issued the following warning at 5:10 a.m:Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring.Freezing rain developing early this evening.Snow is expected to begin this morning, becoming mixed with ice pellets this afternoon. 5 to 10 cm of snow

The February 28 deadline is quickly approaching to submit photos for Temagami’s Shiverfest.Carnival-goers will choose a Royal Family to preside over the March 2-5 celebrations. They’ll also vote for their favourite snow sculptures.For further information, see www.temagami.ca.

CLOSED ROAD ADVISORY NOTIFICATIONSouth Porcupine Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Closure:Highway: Hwy 101Location: Hwy 101 between Foleyet and Hwy 144Brief Description of Event: Police investigation of serious motor vehicle collisionDetour (if available):   NilEstimated duration

Belle Époque duo at Classic FridayCOBALT (Staff/Special) — A prodigious violin-piano duo called The Belle Époque will play onstage at the Classic Theatre in Cobalt Friday, February 17, at 7:30 p.m.The performance will feature music from an early 20th century French repertoire, as well as a few surprises.According to information

4:31 PM EST Tuesday 07 February 2017Snowfall warning in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiSignificant snowfall expected tonight.A low pressure system currently over Lake Michigan is expected to strengthen and track northeastwards towards Petawawa.At 4 PM radar indicates the heaviest snow just north of

Alerts for: Kirkland Lake – New Liskeard – TemagamiWarnings2:59 PM EST Monday 06 February 2017Snowfall warning in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiSignificant snowfall expected on Tuesday.A low pressure system will bring a significant snowfall to the region on Tuesday. Snow, at times heavy, will start

Temagami area power outage Wednesday February 8TEMAGAMI (Staff) — Hydro One has announced a planned hydro outage for customers in the Lake Temagami area on Wednesday, February 8.Hydro One states that 535 customers will be affected by the planned outage which will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

TIMMINS (Special) – The United Way in Cochrane and Timiskaming has $5,000 to distribute in the Temiskaming Shores area this year.It’s inviting registered charitable organizations serving the community to apply.In a news release, it said applicants should consider United Way focus areas as they develop their proposals: moving people out