Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - The Cobalt public works staff is working at a reduced number and also has been experiencing problems with equipment.Fewer staff also must respond immediately to alarm callouts from the water plant when they occur.The early winter has also created a challenge at a time when resources
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Lost in wilderness of red tape
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter JAMES TOWNSHIP - Who is responsible for the cost of helping a young woman get out of a wilderness location to obtain medical care?James Township and the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) are disputing the question.A cost of $6,300 was levied by James Township from
DTSSAB seeking new CAO
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) is searching for a new chief administrative officer.Don Studholme, who formerly was the CAO of Kirkland Lake, has stated his intention of retiring in 2019."It's time for me to move on and do other things," said Studholme
Hopes Chamber will be resurrected in future
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - The Englehart and District Chamber of Commerce has been disbanded.Wayne Stratton, who served as the final president of the Chamber, issued a letter to members of the Chamber advising that an executive meeting was held November 20 but without a quorum. This was the second meeting
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Art show explores This Rich Earth
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - Savard Township artist Linda Mustard is exhibiting her art works at the Mezzanine Gallery at the Cobalt Classic Theatre through February.The exhibition, titled This Rich Earth, features 20 acrylic paintings exploring the idea of growth, life force, and earth, Mustard explained in a telephone interview."It's a
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Living in challenging times
Growing awareness of climate change is resulting in increased discussion here in the North.But the voices that are raising concerns, and urging the government to act, are saying that the time for simple discussion is over.It's not just about mitigation, they are saying. It is now about mitigation and adaptation.Earthroots
The happiness continues
By Steven LarocqueAllow me to do a bit of whining about the happy holidays.As I was preparing supper on Christmas eve, I was standing at the kitchen counter about to slice into a robust onion when I heard a “tick” sound.Maybe it was the food cooking on the stove?With knife