The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – North Bay District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety is in effect for the District.April 3: A low pressure system is moving northeasterly through the Lake Huron region and along the western side of southern Ontario.

If you would like to knit for third world children, your help would be appreciated. Knitters meet every Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Community of Christ Church on Niven St., New Liskeard. Yarn and needles are available. All are welcome. Contact Donna Caldwell at 705-647-6056.

The Thornloe Baptist Church will be presenting its annual Easter celebration for the public. “An Easter Cantata” will be held Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2, at 7 p.m. each evening.The church congregation, which also annually brings the highly popular “A Bethlehem Walk” to the area during the Christmas

The Temiskaming Quilters Guild is having its meeting on Thursday, March 30, at 7p.m. at the Salvation Army on 260 Whitewood Ave., New Liskeard. New members are welcomed.

Interdenominational pre-Easter Lenten church services Wednesday, March 29, noon hour to 12:30 p.m. followed by lunch (free will offering) at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian (New Liskeard). Everyone most welcome. Sponsored by South Temiskaming Ministerial Association.

Hydro One reports that power was lost to 15 customers in the Temiskaming Shores area at about 10:50 a.m. today (Mon., March 27).It’s anticipated to be restored by 3 p.m.

Environment Canada advised early this morning (March 27) that a long-lasting period of freezing rain resulting in ice accumulation is expected or occurring.School buses have been cancelled.Temperatures continue to hover near or just below the zero degree mark. Hence areas of freezing rain continue to affect much of Northeastern Ontario

An Environment Canada weather advisory remained in effect as of 3:30 p.m. March 26.Freezing rain mixed with ice pellets in the Temiskaming Shores area is expected to change to rain by midnight.

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement at 3:29 p.m. Friday, March 24, for the Kirkland Lake, Englehart, Temiskaming Shores and Temagami areas:Periods of freezing rain are expected to develop Sunday morning and persist for much of the day Sunday. Temperatures will slowly rise through the day which

On Saturday, March 25, there will be a craft, bake and vendor sale from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. at École catholique St-Michel in Temiskaming Shores. A donation will be made to Barking Barn.