There are a pair of upcoming Meet The Candidates nights on Wednesday, October 10:Latchford’s takes place at the Recreation Centre starting at 6:30 p.m.In Englehart it takes place starting at 7 p.m. upstairs at the arena in the Community Hall.
Monthly Archives: October 2018
The Weekender – October 5, 2018
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Cobalt mayoral candidates discuss the way forward
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Approximately 100 Cobalt residents and interested visitors gathered at the Cobalt Community Hall Monday evening, October 1, to weigh the qualities of candidates for the next Cobalt council.The mayoral candidates discussed the unfavourable press that has been received by the town in the last few years,
Fine levied for violating forest fire travel ban
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Ignoring a travel ban during last summer's forest fire season resulted in a $1,000 fine for a New Liskeard man.The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports that a New Liskeard man was fined after pleading guilty to driving on a closed road during a
Cobalt concerned about speeding
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Cobalt is looking for increased police enforcement to curtail speeding through the town.One area of concern is near the intersection of Lang Street and Silver Street in Cobalt near the restaurant.Mayor Tina Sartoretto commented at Cobalt council's regular meeting Tuesday, September 18, that "a younger person
Police rescue boy from Wabi
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police rescued a 12-year-old boy from the cold waters of the Wabi River last week.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police said officers received a call shortly after 7:15 p.m. September 24 involving a missing boy in crisis.Police located him under a bridge.While officers were talking to him, police
Coleman candidate out of race
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter COBALT – A Coleman Township all-candidates' meeting opened with a candidate announcing she was withdrawing from the race.Nina Chamaillard said it would be "ethically and morally wrong" to continue running when her family is involved in a lawsuit against the township."We have consulted with the best lawyers in
Coleman councillor candidates meet the voters
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter COBALT – While Coleman Mayor Dan Cleroux has been acclaimed to another term, there is a race for four councillor seats.Four incumbents – Sue Cote, Ken Laffrenier, Cathy Marcella and Lois Perry – are seeking re-election.Making a bid for their first council seat are Richard Beauchamp, John Evans,
Voters turn out to hear Temagami candidates
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Economic development was a common theme when Temagami council hopefuls addressed voters last week.It was standing-room-only September 26 as more than 150 people filled the upstairs hall at the Temagami arena to meet the candidates.Most of the candidates were in attendance at the two-and-a-half-hour session, sponsored
Temiskaming plowing match marks 20 years
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – At the Temiskaming Plowing Match last year, Jose Denis said the ground was so hard that it was impossible to use the walking plow.And this year?Conditions are "a little damp," said Denis, as he and a team of Belgian draft horses struggled through deep muddy furrows