Special weather statement
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Temagami through Kirkland Lake:Periods of heavy snow continue tonight (Wednesday).Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are likely by the time the low moves out of the region overnight tonight. The risk of freezing rain is also possible this evening
Water main break in New Liskeard
From the City of Temiskaming Shores January 22:**Attention Residents of New Liskeard , Pine Street W.**Please be advised: Due to a water main break on Pine Street West residents in this area may experience water disruption. Crews from Environmental Services are on site performing the necessary repairs.We apologize for any
Weather warning
Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiA prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.Wind chill values of minus 40 to minus 45 are occurring over much of Northern Ontario.This bitterly cold Arctic airmass will remain in place through the weekend.Risks are
New year, new need for blood donors
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – That Christmas spirit of giving can carry over into the new year.The next blood donor clinic will be held January 15 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and January 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at Riverside Place in New Liskeard.Appointments can be booked online at
Roll up your sleeves
TSMHA Challenge Cup this weekend!
The Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) 19 team Physio Solutions Pee Wee Challenge Cup tournament takes place January 11-13. Games will be played at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena and the Haileybury Arena and Recreation Centre featuring several local teams. Fans are most welcome to attend the games and
Bus cancellations-impending snow storm
All school boards in the South Temiskaming region have cancelled school buses for today, Monday, January 7. There is a winter storm warning in effect which could see accumulated snowfall levels across the region and beyond. Stay safe!
CanSkate session
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The New Liskeard Skating Club’s special session of CanSkate starts Monday, January 7, at “a very special rate,” says Sharron Graydon.For more information, call Pat Bigelow at 705-679-8469 or Graydon at 705-647-8005 for more information.
Holiday swimming
The New Liskeard Pool and Fitness Centre has free public swimming times over the holidays:January 2: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – sponsored by Perrin Funeral Chapel; 1-3 p.m. – sponsored by New Liskeard Lions Club.January 3: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – sponsored by the Rotary Club of Haileybury;
Freezing rain Friday
From Environment Canada:Freezing rain warning in effect for: New Liskeard – TemagamiPatchy freezing rain or freezing drizzle continue this morning. A change to rain is expected later this morning as temperatures rise above zero.Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care