Englehart Horticultural meeting tonight
The Englehart and District Horticultural Society is having its general meeting on Wednesday, September 20, at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 55 Third Street. This month’s program will be seasonal wreaths by Joyce and Bonnie. The competitions this month will be root crops and squash, with classes for youth
Girls Guides meeting
The New Liskeard Girl Guides are having their first meeting Tuesday, September 19, at the Community of Christ Church on Niven Street from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Guides is for girls aged 9-11. For more information call Audrey at 705-647-6205.
Highway 11 down to one lane south of Temagami September 19
From the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario September 18:Highway 11 southbound from Temagami is reduced to one lane due to a collision. Expect delays.HWY 11 Southbound [ Temagami – ] – CollisionHighway:HWY 11Direction:SouthboundFrom/At:TemagamiTo:Lanes Affected:lane and Southbound shoulder blockedTraffic Impact :ReasonCollisionComment :HWY 11 REDUCED TO ONE LANE IN THE TEMAGAMI
New Liskeard Fall Fair offers a glimpse of farm life
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – There is little that’s more traditional in September in Northeastern Ontario than the annual New Liskeard Agricultural Society’s Fall Fair, begun in 1904.Three days of fun for the entire family featuring food, exhilarating rides, crafts, farm animals, the Harvest Queen Pageant, baby show, dog show, vendors
Frost advisory September 8:
Friday 08 September 2017Frost advisory in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiFrost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas.A large arctic high pressure area settling in over Northeastern Ontario will set the stage for frost in many areas tonight.Under clear skies, temperatures will dip
Beef farmers in the North
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Beef producers from southern Ontario are continuing their tour of Northeastern farms today.The annual Cow-Calf Roadshow, coordinated by Beef Farmers of Ontario, is turning ten this year.It’s marking the occasion by making its first visit to Northern Ontario.The tour continues tonight with a supper at Bowmanlea
Calling all blood donors
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Donors are still being sought for next week’s blood clinic in Temiskaming Shores.“The need for blood is constant and we still need 120 donors for this special clinic,” said Joanne Drake, territory manager for Canadian Blood Services, in an email.It’s being held in honour of the
Possible water disruption
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — The City of Temiskaming Shores is advising residents of Haileybury and North Cobalt that there may be disruptions of water service for a short period of time on Wednesday morning.The city states that “due to required work at the Haileybury reservoir, residents of Haileybury and North
Blood donors wanted
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The next blood donor clinic will be held in New Liskeard September 5 and 6.As of this week, Canadian Blood Services said 73 donors were still needed for the September 5 clinic and 76 for the clinic the next day.Donors can book appointments online, at www.blood.ca.
Skating registration starting
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) — The Temiskaming Summer Skating School has finished for this year.It was a great success and all skaters worked very hard and achieved their goals, said club president Sharron Graydon.The power skaters are ready for tryouts and a busy winter, she added.Graydon thanked the skaters, parents, coaches,