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Vol. 11, Issue 40, June 9, 2007
Monk Street bridge improvements underway No cost to local taxpayers By Jim Prince his community's landmark structure is about to receive a major facelift in a project which will see construction on the Monk Street bridge starting almost immediately and it's not going to cost local taxpayers. The Township Council recently approved a contract worth $1.2 million
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dollars to the successful bidder, Miller Paving Company. While users of the bridge, which is the only artery over the CPR mainline tracks through the center of Chapleau, will soon have a smooth surface, rid of potholes, to travel over, there is more good news for local taxpayers. As a result of successful applications for funding, the entire cost of renovating the original structure, which was built in 1973, will be paid by the Ontario Government. "This project will not affect property taxes of the citizens of Chapleau," stated Mayor Earle Freeborn, obviously pleased the
project is about to get underway. "We wish to acknowledge and thank the McGuinty government for its support of this vital improvement to our local infrastructure and also to AlgomaManitoulin MPP, Mike Brown," added the Mayor. In awarding the contract, the Township has indicated to Miller Paving that it has a strong desire that as many local people and companies as possible are employed in the work. In addition to the replacement of the asphalt surface from Pine Street over the bridge to Water Plant Road, there will also be repairs to the concrete bridge deck; sidewalks and parapet walls,
which need deteriorated concrete replaced, and other minor roadwork adjacent to the roadway. The work is
expected to be completed by midSeptember. During the construction period temporary traffic signals will be erected
and the bridge will be reduced to one lane of traffic. The Township is asking for motorists to show patience throughout the construction period.
Arrest made in Chapleau RBC- ATM Vandalism
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n May 26, 2007 Superior East OPP Officers investigated the deliberate damage to an ATM machine at the Royal Bank of Canada located in
Chapleau Ontario. As a result of determined investigators and the assistance of both the public and physical evidence, a male party has been charged with
Mischief under the Criminal Code of Canada. 25-year old Eaun LACARTE with a seasonal Chapleau address is scheduled to appear at the Ontario
Court of Justice in Chapleau on July 11, to answer to the charges. The local Superior East Detachment in Chapleau would like to remind the community
to report any such suspicious activity to the Police. Thank You for your continued support in making our communities a safer place to live and work.