At 2:38 p.m. today (Wednesday), Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the region, stretching from Kirkland Lake to Temagami.It reads:“At 2:38 p.m., Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts and up to nickel size hail.“According to weather radar, large hail

At 11:10 a.m. today (Wednesday), Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch Kirkland Lake through Temagami.It reports:“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.“Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon.“The main threats are large hail and damaging winds.“Motorists

Special weather statement in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiA few thunderstorms today, accompanied by pea-sized hail.Scattered thunderstorms are forecast with many expected to produce pea-sized hail. And it may be abundant enough to partially cover the ground in some locales. The main concern is damage

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Kirkland Lake District Composite is one of 10 schools from across Ontario that has received a Premier’s Award for Accepting Schools.The awards were first presented in 2010-11.In a news release, the province said the annual awards recognize teams of students, educators and parents “for creativity and

TEMISKAMING SHORES – Canadian Blood Services is seeking donors for an expanded blood clinic in New Liskeard next month.Ninety-three spots remain available for the two-day clinic that will be held July 11 and 12 at Riverside Place.To make an appointment, go to blood.ca.

TEMISKAMING SHORES – The 16th annual Kal Tire Two-Man Scramble kicks off tomorrow.The tournament, hosted by the Haileybury Golf Club, includes a practice round Friday and 36 holes on the weekend.

TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is hosting the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run benefitting Special Olympics Ontario on Thursday, June 22.The run begins at the New Liskeard McDonald’s Restaurant at 10 a.m. and finishes a short time later at the Don

The Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament runs Friday, June 16, at the New Liskeard Golf Club. It’s a 4:30 shotgun start, nine-hole, 4-person scramble. Entry fee includes golf, a cart, dinner and prizes. Tickets are available for the dinner only. Open to all individuals. Call the

TEMISKAMING SHORES – You can go for a walk and raise money for a cause tomorrow.On June 10, the Timiskaming and Area chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving will hold its annual Strides for Change walk.Participants can walk a two-kilometre or five-kilometre course to raise awareness of the dangers of impaired driving, remember

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police are appealing to the public for help in finding four missing rifles.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say a property on Stoney Lonesome Road in Savard Township was broken into sometime between April 2016 and April of this year.A gun safe was discovered to have been pried