Public skating at Reg Lamy Arena in Smooth Rock Falls scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, was cancelled due to a power interruption, the Town of Smooth Rock Falls said.
The town said the cancellation happened while Hydro One was completing emergency repairs in the area.
The next public skate is scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.
Smooth Rock Falls will hold a rally on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, to call on the Ontario government to address what the town describes as dangerous conditions on Highways 11 and 17. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon at the Moose Motel in Smooth Rock Falls.
The City of Timmins issued an extreme cold weather alert for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, saying temperatures were expected to drop as low as -29 overnight, including wind chill. The city said people requiring emergency shelter can go to 316 Spruce St. S. in Timmins for assistance. The alert follows
Emergency Hydro One repair work is expected to cause a power outage lasting about three to five hours on Hollywood Avenue and on Fifth Street north of Hollywood Avenue in Smooth Rock Falls, according to a notice posted by the town on Jan. 28. The notice says the start time
The Agnico Eagle Winter Classic hockey tournament is scheduled for Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 2026, in Timmins, Tourism Timmins says. For residents and visitors planning to watch or take part, the event listing does not name a single venue. It lists the location as “Various Arenas,” so people looking