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Question of Conflicts

speakeradmin — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:30:42 +0000

Integrity Commissioner issues report on Temagami complaintsTEMAGAMI (Staff) – An integrity commissioner has found that Temagami’s mayor did not breach council’s code of conduct when she signed a letter as mayor endorsing a candidate in last year’s by-election.But Integrity Commissioner Fred Dean said the three municipal

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Lights spark debate in Cobalt

speakeradmin — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:19:16 +0000

è��AV Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Cobalt chief administrative officer Candice Bedard has been directed by council to contact the administrators of the Save On Energy program to determine whether they would be willing to donate back to the town traditional-style streetlights that were originally installed as part of

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Positive steps taken, things to overcome in Cobalt finances

speakeradmin — Wed, 04 May 2016 17:37:12 +0000

COBALT (Staff) -- Cobalt council heard from their auditor Tuesday, April 26, and the town received encouraging words, and advice for further improving its financial picture.The auditing firm of Kemp Elliott and Blair reviewed the town’s 2015 finances and outlined the positive steps the town has accomplished, and

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Cobalt hoping for change for heritage and cultural groups

speakeradmin — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:37:20 +0000

è��AV Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Cobalt council has created a strategic plan and established some strategic objectives.The town has four main objectives which it lists as: provide high quality services; showcase historical and cultural assets; create a helpful and welcoming culture; and attract and retain businesses.Each

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Cobalt concerns about winter staffing

speakeradmin — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:58:07 +0000

è��AV Speaker Reporter COBALT -- Cobalt town council is facing this upcoming winter with some concern when it comes to public works staffing. But the town’s budget is such that concerns are also being expressed about spending anymore money on staffing.“We have a staff of four and

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Coleman’s position

speakeradmin — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:25:02 +0000

Bass Lake Park operation outlinedCOLEMAN TOWNSHIP (Staff) -- Coleman Township council has stated its intention to continue to operate Bass Lake Park as a “public recreational space” for the benefit of Coleman Township residents and ratepayers.Coleman Township Mayor Dan Cleroux replied in an open letter to a ratepayer

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Englehart council passes 2015 budget

speakeradmin — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:24:36 +0000

è��AV Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The Englehart budget for 2015 was passed at council’s regular meeting Wednesday, May 27.The town is beginning work on its two-year project for upgrades to the water and sewer services.“We are doing the engineering this year, and one or two lines,

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Chamberlain passes 2015 budget

speakeradmin — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:17:51 +0000

CHAMBERLAIN TOWNSHIP (Staff) -- Chamberlain Township council approved their 2015 budget Tuesday, June 2.The budget includes an unforeseen expense of $46,000 for repair of the township grader.“In order to cover that, we are going to transfer $40,000 out of the reserves,” explained township clerk-treasurer/chief administrative officer Calvin

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City planning $1 million in road projects

speakeradmin — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:34:51 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Just over $1 million in road work is outlined in the city’s budget plans for 2015.Temiskaming Shores is drawing on federal gas tax money to pay for the work.City councillors reviewed the plan at a special council meeting last week

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Letter of the week

speakeradmin — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 17:49:57 +0000

Library cuts are significantDear Editor:I’m saddened by what I read on the letter page of The Speaker of February 25, 2015 -- that the city Council has cut $50,000.00 from the budget of the library. And I agree with what Mr.[Russell] Mitchell writes[Speaker letter entitled “Library

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