Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter COLEMAN – Coleman Mayor Dan Cleroux characterized 2015 as a “pretty good year.”In a year-end interview, Mayor Cleroux said council kept a lid on taxes as it saw its residential growth continue.Turning to infrastructure, he said its long-term program to hard-surface the township’s
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Kerns worked on drains and roads
KERNS TOWNSHIP (Staff) -- Municipal drains and roads dominated Kerns Township’s 2015.The North Quarry Road was gravelled through funding from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund.Repairs were carried out on the Hillcoat Drain, the Omer Beaudry Drain, and the Little Drain.The township signed a contract with Kevin
Roads, lighting was on James’ agenda
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – James Township’s reeve characterized 2015 in the municipality as “business as usual.”The municipality resurfaced three streets and plans work on another one in 2016, said Reeve Terry Fiset.The new year will be brighter, thanks to the installation of energy-efficient LED
Temfund staffer honoured for innovation support
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temfund’s business coordinator is the first recipient of an award of excellence from a regional centre supporting business innovation.On December 1, Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) presented the award to Lorne Hillcoat, who has been with Temfund for the past 18
Cobalt awaiting completion of solar projects
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- The last details are now being awaited on three ground-mounted solar projects in Cobalt.Once the three sites are completed, the town will be awaiting the hook-up by Hydro One to allow the power to begin flowing onto the grid.After what could
GOAL REACHED
CREST fundraising hits $21,164 in donationsSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — In just two short weeks, a group of Temiskaming residents, known as CREST (Community Refugee Engagement South Temiskaming) have successfully reached and exceeded their fundraising goal of $16,000 to bring a Syrian refugee family
YOO-HOO, CHOO-CHOO
Seven-year-old Erica Cameron and Choo-Choo Bear became fast friends when the Ontario Northland Christmas train stopped in Earlton. The New Liskeard girl was among more than 300 kids, parents and rail fans who greeted the illuminated train on its December 4 whistle stop. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)