Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter CHARLTON – The figure eight, the basket weave, the cross.While the moves may be more commonly associated with the dance floor or the ice, they can also be seen in the riding ring.A group of South Temiskaming horse riders have formed the Mane
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Progressing toward water agreement
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON/DACK — The Municipality of Charlton and Dack and the Town of Englehart have been making progress toward a water agreement.The talks have paused for the moment while information is obtained from the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) which manages the water systems in
Charlton falling for all things fair
CHARLTON (Staff) – Take a break from work on Labour Day weekend to drop by the Charlton Fall Fair.The Prince and Princess of the Pumpkin Patch will reign over the 108th edition of the fair on September 5 and 6.The annual celebration of all things rural includes
Charlton puts the “OO…” in 100
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter It felt more like the Charlton Fall Fair instead of Canada Day with cold and damp weather on July 1,
Canada Day fireworks
Charlton celebrating 100th with a bangDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON — Turning 100 will be a lot of fun for Charlton, and especially so because this pretty little town will be sharing its birthday celebrations with Canada.On July 1 Charlton plans to dish out its annual fireworks
Hitching posts going up in Charlton-Dack
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON/DACK — The Municipality of Charlton and Dack is making a move to become more horse friendly, and in particular, to be more accommodating to the people who use them.So far, two hitching posts have been installed by the municipality. One is located
Charlton man fined for fire violation
KIRKLAND LAKE (Special) – A fire that required provincial help to extinguish has left a Charlton man with a bill for more than $3,000.The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports that a fine and bill for firefighting costs related to a 2013 fire were levied earlier
A marriage made in mud at Martin Memorial
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter CHARLTON – There are many unique ways to get married these days – in hot air balloons, under water, on Zambonis.A local twist this weekend will be the nuptials at the Stan Martin Memorial Mud Bog.“Mud Bogging is a unique
ON THE RUN
Who doesn’t enjoy the outdoors on Victoria Day weekend? The bull, at left, and cow above were spotted May 17 in a sunny field near Charlton. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)
Reviewing 2013 – Charlton-Dack continued working toward the future
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter CHARLTON-DACK — The year 2013 was a year in which the Municipality of Charlton and Dack continued to work toward the future while managing water systems, roads and parks within the municipality.“The Municipality of Charlton and Dack entered into discussions with District School Board Ontario North East to