Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — A plan is in place to plant over 50 trees in the Teck Prospect Park in Cobalt by Cobalt Lake.At its regular meeting Tuesday, July 29, Cobalt council received a presentation by Mike Anderson of the Temiskaming Stewardship Council.Mr. Anderson told the
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Coleman teen wins World War I educational trip overseas
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — Fourteen young Canadians from across Canada will be travelling to England, France and Belgium in August to learn more about World War I and Canada’s role in that event, and the effect that war had on Canada.Among that group of high
Mining fun and memories for everyone
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT –There will be fun for everybody in and around Cobalt over the Civic Holiday weekend.First off the bat will be the Bass Lake Mens’ and Mixed Slo Pitch Tournament with 18 to 20 teams from throughout the area gathering at the ball diamonds
Red Hat Society chapter strikes up in Cobalt
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — The Red Hat Society has come to Cobalt.A new chapter has just been registered by Theresa Tasse and, although the first meeting has not yet been held, a name has already been chosen–the Classy Cobalt Red Hatted Ladies.The newest chapter of
Revenue neutral tax ratio system for Cobalt
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — Cobalt is moving to a revenue neutral tax ratio system this year.The new system will more evenly distribute the tax burden between residential properties, multi-residential properties, and commercial properties, chief administrative officer Candice Bedard explained.The town had a $7,500 increase in
Try your luck in Great Silver Nugget Race
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — Silver, silver, silver, silver. Picture a hundred silver golf balls rolling down a hill, and one of them has your number on it. It’s the race of the year. It’s the Great Silver Nugget Race. Where is this happening? Where else could it possibly
Classic unveils 2014-15 lineup
COBALT (Staff) – From beat box and physical comedy to traditional fiddling and the blues, the Classic Theatre is taking a turn for the diverse.A wide range of performers – mainly from Canada, and including some local faces – can be seen during its 2014-15 season.FALLIt
Sharing blessings in Haileybury and Cobalt
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY/COBALT — A group of about 20 to 25 people will be coming up from Kitchener-Waterloo to do volunteer work for people in their homes in Haileybury and Cobalt.The outreach activity is a project of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, says Haileybury and Timmins Pastor
Changing guard at local food bank
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — David Bremner and his wife Chris are preparing to leave the area at the end of June.The Bremners have been long-time volunteers for the food bank.With their departure, more volunteers will be needed to step forward as other food bank volunteers and
Quilting workroom sets up in Cobalt
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — Downtown Cobalt continues to grow with the new opening of Donelda’s Quilt Shop at 3 Prospect Avenue.The new quilting workroom business is located directly adjacent to the popular Silver Café.Donelda Leduc is the proprietor of the new business.Her workroom houses a