Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter Michael Michaud from Stittsville led all participants in the Mosher Brothers Run August 1 with a
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Cobalt competition reveals underground movement
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter COBALT – Weekend conditions in Cobalt included falling rain and flying rock.“This is just like underground. You get wet,” said Kirkland Lake Gold employee Brent Fillion.The Haileybury man was among the drillers and muckers working for fun and cash prizes in the
Canada Day in Cobalt
Dear Editor:Another July 1 has passed and Cobalt’s spirit and enthusiasm, as usual, was at an all-time high. We would like to thank all who participated in our parade and all behind the scene volunteers in spite of the weather.A big thank you to our surrounding neighbours
Saying it with flowers
A garden of pink petunias has once again been established in Cobalt on the hill beside the Fraser House to pay tribute to breast cancer survivors everywhere. Pictured here (from left to right) are: Cobalt-Coleman Lions Club member Shirley Gilson (whose club helped to support the project); Sarah Smith
Cobalt Celebrating Canada Day
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — Cobalt will be showing its strong Canadian spirit on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, with a parade, a town-sponsored barbecue, games and more.The red and white maple leaf flag will be everywhere throughout the town during the Canada Day festivities.The parade
Canada Day hot in Cobalt
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — Canada Day flags and spirits will be raised Wednesday, July 1 in Cobalt as the annual Canada Day event takes place.With the rousing sound of pipes and drums, the Haileybury Legion Pipe Band will be on hand.The Haileybury Heritage Museum will
Pipeline project gets Cobalt support
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — Cobalt has given its support to the Energy East pipeline project.At the town’s regular council meeting Tuesday, June 9, Cobalt council was asked whether it gave its support to the project.In a three to two vote, the town agreed to
$1 million pledged
Agnico Eagle gives major gift to CobaltDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — The Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund is the recipient of a major gift from Agnico Eagle.The international gold mining company, which got its start in Cobalt in the late 1950s with silver mining, is granting
Cobalt considering media policy
COBALT (Staff) — The Town of Cobalt is proposing the implementation of a media communications policy.The three-and-a-half page document, titled Schedule ‘A’ to By-Law No. 2015-011, states, “While social media provides a novel means by which people interact, it also carries significant risks.”The document states, “Employees,
Bunker offering something sweet
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — The Bunker Military Museum board volunteers are cooking up something special for Mother’s Day.A Mother’s Day Tea will be held at the museum in Cobalt on Saturday, May 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.In keeping with the historical theme of