Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning extending from Temiskaming Shores to Temagami.It advises that periods of rain will change to freezing rain this afternoon.Most areas will see another 5 to 15 millimetres of rain.However, as temperatures fall below the freezing mark this afternoon, the rain will change to

Set aside a toonie and head to the Haileybury campus of Northern College tomorrow (Sat., April 8) for the 34th annual rock, gem and mineral show. It runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Temiskaming Angler and Hunter Association (TAHA) meets in room 105 at Timiskaming District Secondary School at 7p.m. on Wednesday, April 5. They also get together May 3 and June 7.

Special weather statement in effect for: New Liskeard – TemagamiTotal rainfall amounts of 15 to 30 millimetres are expected today across Northeastern Ontario.Periods of rain will continue today and then taper off this evening. The rain may change to wet snow briefly this afternoon or this evening, with a 2

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.