Retiring fire chief Tim Uttley commended
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The City of Temiskaming Shores officially thanked retiring fire chief Tim Uttley at its regular council meeting Tuesday, July 14. Uttley has served …
James reeve likes township’s COVID response
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ELK LAKE – Dave Mullin has been impressed with how Elk Lake has handled the COVID-19 pandemic so far and feels they will …
Latchford reminds residents to not flush non-biodegradable items
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LATCHFORD – The Town of Latchford is stressing to its residents to not flush non-biodegradable items down their toilets. Public works has seen …
Position changes on city staff
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Some adjustments on staff at the City of Temiskaming Shores are being made as the city slowly moves forward to reduce staff through attrition. Two new …
Temagami working to set-up joint corporation with First Nation
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Municipality of Temagami is continuing to work with Temagami First Nation to establish a joint corporation for the possible ownership …
Coleman appoints new bylaw officer
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP – The services of Peter Gilboe have been a hot commodity of late in local municipalities. Coleman Township council announced in …
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MacKay brings leadership tour to Englehart
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – Federal Conservative leadership candidate Peter MacKay stopped in Englehart July 8 on a whistle-stop tour which has seen him visiting eligible voters for the …
Candidates chosen for TFN election
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BEAR ISLAND – Temagami First Nation held a nomination meeting on June 19 under the tent at the Laura McKenzie Learning Centre grounds …
Cobalt council passes bare bones budget
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT – A bare bones budget based on some tough decisions has now been finalized by Cobalt council. It passed in a four-to-three vote at the …
Zero per cent increase in taxes in Englehart
ENGLEHART (Staff) – The Council of the Town of Englehart passed a budget on June 24 for $4,114,528.59, passing with a zero per cent increase in taxes for 2020. “We …