Temiskaming OPP looking for youth
(City of Temiskaming Shores, ON) – Members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and North Eastern Ontario Family and Child Services (NEOFACS) are seeking the public’s … Continue reading Temiskaming OPP looking for youth
Boil Water Advisory for Latchford
Residents serviced by the Latchford Municipal Drinking Water Distribution System are being notified of a precautionary boil water advisory effective immediately Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Residents are being advised to boil water to a rolling boil for at least one minute and or use bottle water to drink, gargle, brush
Flood Outlook for Kirkland Lake District
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) – Kirkland Lake District – is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook is in effect in the district until Sunday, April 28.The ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Further updates
Rainfall warning in effect
DISTRICT (Staff/Special) — Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the area extending across Kirkland Lake, Englehart, New Liskeard and Temagami.Rain, heavy at times, is continuing, Environment Canada stated at 1:34 a.m. Tuesday, April 23.The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall, Environment Canada noted.Rain will
Long weekend seatbelt campaign: OPP
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North East Region will be participating in the annual Provincial Seatbelt Campaign which runs from April 19 to April 22.Officers will be patrolling highways looking for lack of seatbelt use and other “Big 4” driving behaviours: impaired driving, distracted driving and aggressive driving.Seatbelt enforcement and
Human remains found in Coleman Township
COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they were notified of human remains found in Coleman Township, South East of Cobalt. Temiskaming OPP, with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Unit (FIS), the OPP Crime Unit and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) are continuing
A gem of a show
HAILEYBURY (Staff) — Even before modern man looked up, his predecessors were keeping their eyes to the ground in search of the perfect rock.That hasn’t changed.Rockhounds from across the province and beyond will be at Northern College in Haileybury Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the
Freezing rain warning from Environment Canada
Thursday 11 April 2019Freezing rain warning in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiFreezing rain overnight to Friday morning.Precipitation will begin as snow late this afternoon or evening, then change to ice pellets. Ice pellets will change to freezing rain overnight. Freezing rain will continue
Playing hockey for food bank donations
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Food bank donations are the goal of a hockey fundraiser tomorrow (Thursday).Two charity hockey games are set for the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena April 11, beginning at 7:10 p.m.The public’s invited to attend, and admission is a non-perishable food item or a cash
Highway 11 closed April 9
Highway 11 is closed around North Quarry Road north of Temiskaming Shores, according to Ontario 511. ClosureHighway 11 Both DirectionsCollision on HWY 11 Both Directions between S JCT HWY 65 IC – WHITEWOOD AVE(E) and Development Rd, NLK. All lanes closed.HWY 11 NEW