DISTRICT (Staff/Special) — The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)-North Bay District is advising area residents to maintain a close watch on stream flows and levels.”Local reports indicate that snow is saturated across most of the forecast area and ready to release water content. A close watch on

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – There’s still time to make a blood donation in New Liskeard.Day 2 of the clinic runs today (April 25) from noon to 3 p.m. at Riverside Place.Forty-six spots remain available, said Joanne Drake, territory manager for Canadian Blood Services, in an email.“If you have an hour

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Lots of appointment slots remain available for the upcoming blood donor clinic in New Liskeard.Canadian Blood Services hoped to collect 154 units of blood at the April 24-25 clinic.But 100 appointment spots remain available, said Canadian Blood Services territory manager Joanne Drake.To book an appointment online,

DISTRICT (Staff) – Environment Canada is warning of continuing inclement weather in the Temiskaming area:At 9:21 a.m. Monday, it warned of a major winter storm in the Englehart-Kirkland Lake areas:Hazardous winter conditions are expected.Major winter storm continues today into this evening.Ice pellets mixed at times with freezing rain will change

Winter storm watch in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiMajor winter storm threatening beginning Sunday.A moisture laden low approaching from southwest of the Great Lakes is expected to bring a winter storm to much of Northern Ontario.Snow mixed with ice pellets is expected to arrive Sunday

Special weather statement in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiPotential winter storm expected Sunday into Monday.Snow at times heavy will spread into Northeastern Ontario Sunday morning. Significant snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are possible by Monday night. In addition, strong northeasterly winds will produce

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Lots of appointment slots remain available for the upcoming blood donor clinic in New Liskeard.Canadian Blood Services hoped to collect 154 units of blood at the April 24-25 clinic.But 100 appointment spots remain available, said Canadian Blood Services territory manager Joanne Drake.To book an appointment online,

DISTRICT (Special) – Residents of the Elk Lake and Matachewan areas take note – your power will be off for a six-hour stretch at the end of the month.Hydro One has announced it’ll be conducting regular maintenance Sunday, April 29.The outage is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. and run

DISTRICT (Special) – The  OPP have closed Highway 11 between North Bay ad New Liskeard due to deteriorating weather conditions. Police advise against any unnecessary travel.

Winter storm warning in effect for: New Liskeard – TemagamiHazardous winter conditions are expected.Major winter storm continues today.Further snowfall amounts near 10 cm are expected today, resulting in storm totals of 15 to 30 cm in many areas. Strong and gusty northerly winds are causing blowing snow, with frequent very