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DISTRICT (Staff) -- Dedicated and inspired community volunteers are now preparing for area district fall fairs.The public is encouraged to offer support for the volunteers who are maintaining these valued regional traditions.The Englehart and District Agricultural Society meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the
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Blood Donor Clinic
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — A Blood Donor Clinic is being held at Riverside Place in New Liskeard on Tuesday, May 9.Located at 55 Whitewood Avenue in New Liskeard, the Blood Donor Clinic will be open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.The Canadian Blood Services is urging people to donate blood
Flood Watch
At 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry issued a flood watch for the Lake Temiskaming/Ottawa River, Matabitchuan River and Montreal River watersheds.The ministry said a weather system will move across the district on Friday and will remain through the weekend.Up to 50 millimetres of
And the Night Shall be Filled with Music
Sunday, May 7th, 2017 – 2:00 p.m.
McHappy happenings
It’s McHappy Day at McDonald’s today (Wednesday).One dollar from the sale of every Big Mac sandwich, Happy Meal and hot McCafé beverage will go towards Ronald McDonald House Charities.The charitable initiative funds accommodations and support for sick kids and their families.
Lake Temiskaming water levels
DISTRICT (Staff) — Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has advised the public that, as a result of significant rainfall forecasted this week on the Ottawa River watershed, levels all along the Ottawa River and on Lake Temiskaming should increase significantly. Water levels will definitely be well above normal for
Franco-Fun continues
The fun continues throughout the weekend at the Festival des Folies Franco-Fun.There’s a performance tonight (Friday) of L’écho d’un peuple at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena.On Saturday night, Les Cousins Branchaud will entertain.
Severe thunderstorm warning April 27:
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: New Liskeard – TemagamiAt 3:28 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.Severe thunderstorm located west of New Liskeard is moving northward at 50 km/h. Radar indicates
Severe thunderstorm watch April 27:
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiConditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts.A cold front is expected to sweep through Southern Ontario this afternoon bringing showers and a few thunderstorms along with
Were you scammed?
If you placed an order for a pepperette fundraiser in Cobalt, you may have been the victim of a fraud.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police advise that a young male was going door-to-door in Cobalt in November and December soliciting orders for pepperettes.Police say the fundraiser was fraudulent in nature and not