A major infrastructure project is now taking place in Latchford with the replacement of a dam that is more than 100 years old.The massive project has a value of $25.7 million and will be taking place over two years.It establishes security for properties along
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Latchford concludes five-year debt
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — The Latchford budget was passed at the town’s regular council meeting Tuesday, May 19.Councillor Theo Cull, who is chair of the finance committee for this four-year term, told The Speaker that the presence of the Latchford dam reconstruction activity
A dam site better
Spring start for Latchford dam reconstruction
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — The reconstruction of the Latchford control dam is set to begin this spring, with a completion date expected in late 2016.The reconstruction of the dam will allow for continued safe and reliable water management, and is part of a five-year rehabilitation and
Latchford council committees set
LATCHFORD (Staff) — Latchford council held its inaugural meeting Thursday, December 4, and appointed councillors to their committees.Mayor George Lefebvre is ex-officio of all committees.Councillor Theo Cull will chair the finance and general government committee. He will be the vice-chair of the economic development
Latchford looking forward to new year
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — As the year 2014 was coming to an end, the Town of Latchford was looking forward to the 2015 reconstruction of the Latchford control dam by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).Latchford Mayor George Lefebvre anticipates the project will have spin-off
Sixteen additional names Latchford voter number discrepancy resolved
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — An initial discrepancy has been resolved regarding the number of voters who participated in the Latchford municipal election.The town’s returning officer had initially reported that 269 votes were cast in Latchford.However, that number did not match with the fact that the
Ten vying for six seats as Latchford councillors
NOTE: Throughout the October 27 municipal election campaign The Speaker will be profiling the various municipal races throughout our district. This is another in our series.Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — Ten candidates are vying for six councillors’ seats at Latchford council.
Latchford future debated by mayoral candidates
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — The voters of the Town of Latchford are being offered a choice between two seasoned municipal politicians in the upcoming October 27 election as they choose their mayor for the next four years.Incumbent mayor George Lefebvre, who has
Preview of future plow deliberation
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD — New purchases will be the concern of the next council, but the topic was aired at the regular meeting of Latchford Thursday, September 18 by outgoing councillor Larry Anderson who chairs the public works department.Councillor Anderson put the concept on the table