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Two people face charges after police
locatedcocaineandcodeinefromahome inChapleau,Ont.,Wednesdayafternoon.
Members of the NishnawbeAski Police Service’sIntelligenceUnit,withassistancefrom the NAPS Emergency Response Team, OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit, and frontline NAPS and OPP officers, executed a search warrant at a residential address in Chapleau, Ont.,intheafternoonhoursofWednesday,Nov. 12.
The search warrant was obtained as a result of an ongoing investigation into drug
trafficking activity in the area, including neighbouringBrunswickHouseFirstNationand Chapleau Cree First Nation. When police entered, they located and arrested two suspects withoutincident.
Following a search of the home, police located and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, codeine tablets, and paraphernalia consistentwithdrugtrafficking.
A37-year-old male from North Bay, is charged with:
• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
•Possession ofTraffickingOpioid(codeine) for thePurposeofTrafficking
A29-year-oldfemalefromNorthBay,ischarged with:
• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
•Possession ofTraffickingOpioid(codeine) for thePurposeofTrafficking
The names of accused individuals are withheld until charges against them have been sworn in before the courts. Both accused have sincebeenreleasedfromcustodywithconditions andfuturecourtappearancedates.
Doyouhaveinformationaboutabullmoosethatwasillegallyshot and left to waste near Mitchell Chutes Road, south of Hearst? ConservationofficerswiththeMinistryofNaturalResourcesare askingforthepublic'shelpinidentifyingthoseresponsibleforkillingand abandoning a bull moose in a forestry cut block off the Mitchell Chutes RoadinRocheTownship.
OnOctober27,2025,alocalforestrycompanyreportedfindingthe bullmooseinacutblockattheendofP-6Road,nearastriproadandwood pile. Investigators believe the animal was shot betweenOctober24and26, 2025.






Thisisaseriousoffence,andtheministryis committed to holding those responsible accountable.
Ifyouhaveanyinformationthatcouldassist withtheinvestigation,pleasecontacttheministry's TIPSlinetoll-freeat1-877-847-7667,orreachout
toyourlocalministryoffice.Youcan also report anonymously through CrimeStoppersat1-800-222-TIPS.



The recent earnings call for GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. painted a picture of a challenging quarter, marked by significant negative impacts from increased duty rates, market headwinds, and production issues at the Chapleau facility. Despite these hurdles, the company highlighted severalpositivedevelopments,includingfederal support,effectiveSG&Acostcontrol,andcapital improvements at Chapleau, which are anticipatedtoenhancefutureperformance.
SG&AExpensesBelowTarget Selling, General, and Administrative expenseswerereportedtobeontargetat$32per thousand board feet in Q3. This figure is below both last year’s and the year-to-date average, showcasing the company’s effective cost management strategies amidst a challenging economicenvironment.
ChapleauMillCapitalImprovements
reenFirst has made significant capital improvementsattheChapleaumill,includingthe installationofanewsawline,anewplanermill, and major upgrades to the boiler and
cogeneration plant. These enhancements are expectedtoimprovethemill’sprofitabilitywitha paybackperiodofunderthreeyears,indicatinga strategic investment in long-term operational efficiency.
The company is set to benefit from the Canadian federal support program, which offers $700millioninloanguaranteesand$500million for market diversification. This support is anticipatedtoprovideafinancialcushionandaid innavigatingthecurrentmarketchallenges.
Modifications to the cogeneration and boiler systems at the Chapleau sawmill have resulted in a 10% increase in drying capacity. This enhancement is expected to contribute positivelytothemill’soperationalefficiencyand output.
GreenFirst reported an improvement in itscashposition,withexcessliquidityrisingfrom $22millionlastyear to $27 million this year. This improvement reflects the company’s continued focus on tight cash management and financial stability.
ing sales volumes and creating customer hesitation. This increase poses a significant challenge forGreenFirstinmaintainingitsmarketposition.
Sales volume declined to 93 million boardfeetfrom109millioninQ2,influencedby market uncertainty and lower production due to the installation of new equipment at Chapleau. This decline underscores the operational challengesfacedbythecompany.
The company has faced macroeconomic challenges, including elevated interest rates, labor shortages, and geopolitical uncertainty. Thesefactorshaveledtoadecreaseinshipments and revenues, further complicating the company’sfinanciallandscape.
Lumber production decreased to 91 million board feet from 116 million in Q2, primarily due to downtime at Chapleau for the new saw line installation. This decrease highlights the operational disruptions impacting GreenFirst’sproductioncapabilities.

The company reported a negative EBITDA of $47.2 million, primarily due to a $33.8 million duty adjustment, an $8.2 million NRV provision,anda$4.6 million impact from downtime at the Chapleau mill. These adjustments have significantly affected the company’s financial performance for the quarter.
Duty rates have increased to 35.16% for exports to the United States, negatively impact-
During the Q3 2025 earnings call, GreenFirstreportedanegativeEBITDAof$47.2 million, influenced by several adjustments. Despite these challenges, the company remains optimistic about future cost improvements and revenue growth from the Chapleau upgrades, with full benefits expected by Q1 2026. The company is also exploring federal support programs to mitigate the impacts of duties and tariffs.
In summary, GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. is navigating a challenging quarter with severalnegativefinancialimpacts.However,the company is taking strategic steps to improve future performance through capital improvements, federal support, and effective cost management. Investors and stakeholders will be keenly watching how these initiatives unfold in thecomingquarters.


When we were kids growing up in Chapleau starting in the 1940s, afterWorldWar II, Branch Number 5 (Ontario) of the Royal Canadian Legion, sponsored the annual Santa ClausvisitandParadeeachyear.
Ted Soucie, aWorldWar II veteran, and Legionmember,wasresponsibleforacolumnin the Chapleau Post, where we, me included, wouldsendletterstoSanta.
In his column, Mr. Soucie would also



include updates on Santa, such as this one in November 1949 advising that Santa had written him, advising that his plane was now ski equipped, and the ice was forming "nice and thick" on the river at Chapleau where he would land. His sleigh and the reindeer would be waiting.
Before I go any further with this, I have just seen some photos on Facebook of Santa's 2015Chapleauvisit,andcongratulationstoallon


makingitahugesuccess.
As I was browsing through digital versionsoftheChapleauPostkindlyprovidedto me by Doug Greig, I realized that I had recent photosofsomeofthosewhohadwrittenlettersin thelate1940s,andIhadvisitedwiththemduring the past three years --- some at the 90th anniversary of Chapleau High School in 2012, othersatthatgreatpartyatthehomeatthehome ofButchandBrigittePellowinTorontoin2014.I saw others when I was home in the Summer to launch"TheChapleauBoysGoToWar"withmy co-authorandcousinMichaelMcMullen.
Such fond memories of growing up Chapleau!
And yes. some were there for all three Cont’donP.4

Cont’dfromP.3 occasions,againprovingthemaximthatyoucan take folks out of Chapleau, but you can't take Chapleauoutofus.
Anyway, I decided to do that was then with a few of the Santa Claus letters from our growingupdaysinChapleau,tophotosofthisis now with some of the same people taken in the pastthreeyears.Soheregoes.
"Dear Old Santa: You will soon be here now. So long since I saw you. Wish you would bringmeasewingmachine,asweetgrasssewing basket,printingsets,storybooksandagame. Thanksalot."--DoreenCormier
"I would like two Gene Autry guns. I would like 5 and a half foot skis and a Dale Sleigh.Iwouldlikeastandardsizeukuleleanda hockeygame,pooltable,hockeystickandpuck andaPedroTargetgame."--BillCachagee (BillCachageeandDoreenCormierlatermarried and now make their home at Fox Lake First NationsReserve)
"I would like a two wheeled bicycle but
myMotherandDaddythinkIamtoosmallyet."-KenSchroeder
(Ken and family members spend part of each SummeratChapleauwheretheyhaveacottage)
"I am glad you are coming to Chapleau again this year. Would you please bring me a Fleetwingsleigh,carpenterset,blackboard,anda Lone Rider cowboy outfit with gun." -- Bruce Poynter (Bruce spends Summers at Mulligan's Bay)
"WillyoupleasebringmeaBarbaraAnn Scottdoll,andaBubbleset.alsosomebooksand crayons.BringGeorgieahorseandTeddyaduck onwheels."--SharonSwanson(GeorgeandTed areSharon'sbrothers.
SharonlivesinChapleau)
"So glad you are visiting again. I am writing a letter for my baby sister, my twin brother and sister and myself. Patsy my baby sisterwantsanewdoll,alsoBunnyslippers.My brotherwantsamodelbuilderandfiretruck.My sister wants a doll house and furniture. I would like boots or skates, a sewing kit, also Chinese checkers."--AnnKeays (AnnKeaysandJimMachanmarried.Icouldnot

find letter from Jim to Santa. They attended the CHSreunionin2012andtrheTorontoparty.)
And finally, my letter, " I am very glad youarecomingbacktoChapleau.Iwouldlikea pairofskatesandapairofbinoculars."
I am the guy from Chapleau, who lives in Cranbrook BC but writes weekly about "that place'inOntario,andlovesgoingbackandforth toOrlando,Florida.
I did not find letters to Santa from Ian MacdonaldandHarryPellowbutlefttheminthe photos because they are still so interested in the community.MichaelMcMullenistoobutmoved thereintheearly1950s.

Créativité et sourires au rendezvous pour l’atelier d’Halloween
Le Centre culturel LouisHémon a récemment organisé un atelier spécial pour les parents et leurs enfants afin de célébrer l’Halloween. Répartis en deux sessions, ils ont réalisé une toile avec des fantômes en trois dimensions.Petits et grands ont pu profiter d’ateliers amusants et de bricolages effrayants, le tout dans une ambiance chaleureuse,


Pickleball
accompagnée de gourmandises d’Halloween, bien entendu. Les deux sessions ont été un véritable succès, permettant aux familles de partager des moments de plaisir et de complicité.Grâce à ce projet, le Centre culturel a une fois de plus démontré son engagement à offrir des activités inclusives et accessibles pour toute la communauté, tout en célébrant les traditions locales. Les participants sont repartis avec de beaux souvenirs et des sourires jusqu’aux oreilles !


Parmi les activités hebdomadaires du club Maria Chapdelaine, nous avons ajouté le pickleball les jeudis après-midi à l'aréna de 13 h 30 à 15 h. C'est une activité avec le Chapleau Senior's Club. Pour participer, tu dois être membre de l'un des clubs.
Qu'est-ce qu'est le pickelball?
C'est un sport de raquettes amusant et accessible qui combine des éléments du tennis, du badminton et du ping-pong. Il se joue sur un terrain semblable à celui du badminton, avec un filet légèrement plus bas que celui du tennis. Les joueurs utilisent une raquette solide et une balle perforée en plastique et légère.
Comme tout jeu, il y a des règles, mais ceux-ci sont simples à

apprendre et pas nombreux. Ce sport, moins exigeant que le tennis, convient à tous les âges et gagne en popularité au Canada et aux ÉtatsUnis, notamment auprès des adultes et des aînés.
Pourquoi le pickleball est bon pour vous?
1. C'est activité physique légère.
2. C'est une activité sociale.
3. Cela améliore la concentration et l'équilibre.
4. Il travaille la mémoire avec la garde des points.
5. Les joueurs jouent selon leurs limites physiques afin d'éviter les blessures.
Donc, nous vous encourageons à venir vous joindre à nous les jeudis après-midi. C'est mieux que de rester à la maison!

Les dames de l'UCFO se préparent pour leur porte ouverte de novembre
Les dames de l'Union culturelle des FrancoOntariennes (UCFO) se préparent activement pour leur porte ouverte qui aura lieu en novembre. Cet événement sera l'occasion de faire découvrir leurs activités, leurs réalisations et de souligner l'importance de l'engagement communautaire au sein du cercle.
Le cercle tient à remercier chaleureusement toutes les personnes qui ont appuyé ses récentes initiatives, que ce soit par l'achat de billets pour la


jolie couverture ou encore par la participation à la vente à un sou organisée lors de la Foire d'automne
Les membres souhaitent également rappeler qu'il reste encore quelques calendriers à vendre au coût de 20 $ chacun. Chaque calendrier donne droit à un tirage quotidien, une belle façon de soutenir les activités du cercle tout en courant la chance de gagner de beaux prix!
Le cercle invite la population à venir visiter en tout temps et à découvrir les activités offertes tout au long de l'année

Le plaisir de lire à l'École Sacré-Cœur
Chaque semaine, l'École Sacré-Coeur accueille des bénévoles passionnés dans le cadre du programme Lire et faire lire Ontario, une initiative intergénérationnelle qui célèbre l'amour de la lecture. Ces rencontres permettent aux élèves de découvrir des histoires captivantes, de chanter des chansons et de jouer à des jeux de vocabulaire. Ce moment privilégié enrichit leur vocabulaire et nourrit leur curiosité, tout en développant le goût de lire de manière ludique et bienveillante. Grâce à l'engagement de nos bénévoles, la lecture devient un plaisir partagé qui favorise l'apprentissage et la réussite. Un grand merci à celles et ceux qui contribuent à faire de ces séances un temps de rire, de découverte et de connexion humaine !






Lastweekssolutions

On Dec. 3, 1847, escaped slave-turned-abolitionist Frederick Douglass,assistedbyphilanthropistGerritSmith,publishedhisfirst antislavery newspaper, The North Star. The title referred to the brightstarPolaristhathelpedguidefleeingslavestotheNorth,and freedom.ThepaperlatermergedwithSmith'sunderthenewname FrederickDouglass'Paper.
IanRoss|NorthernOntarioBusiness
Prime Minister Mark Carney isn’t revealing his list of ‘nation-building’ megaprojects until Nov. 13, but Premier Doug Ford and Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce are already cheerleading that Canada Nickel’s Crawfordmineprojectismakingthegrade.
Both acknowledged multiple national media reports that the proposed Timmins-area open-pitmineandmillproposalislikelyincluded in the second round of Ottawa’s major national interest projects, a nation-builder type of development that will jumpstart Canada’s economy.
InspeakingtoreportersataNov.12press conferenceinEasternOntario,Leccementioned thatCrawfordwasonthepremier’ssubmittedlist tothefederalMajorProjectsOffice.Theagency was established to streamline the regulatory approvals process and eliminate Unnecessary duplicationbetweenthefedsandtheprovinces.
Both Ford and Lecce were in EdwardsburghCardinaltoviewtheconstruction oftheSkyview2BatteryEnergyStorageSystem, reputedtobethelargestsuchfacilityinCanada.
During a media question and answer session, Ford and Lecce said they expect the Carney government to deliver on its promise to work with the provinces to fast-track development of large-scale natural resource and infrastructureprojectsacrossCanada.
“It’sgreatthatthey’redoingtheCrawford nickelproject,”Fordsaid,“butlet’sgetoutofour wayoneverythingelse.Let’sgetoutofourway whenitcomestotheRingofFire,makesurewe haveoneproject,oneprocessuntilwedon’thave duplicationfromthefederalgovernment.”
The Ford government launched its own such mine project fast-tracking process last month.
Lecce maintains projects like Crawford will reduce China’s dominance in the global nickelspace.Indonesia,hesaid,produceshalfof theworld’snickelwithChinaowning75percent ofthoseminesintheAsian-Pacificcountry.
“Wehavetodisrupttheirstrangleholdof
thesupplychain.”
InreferencingCrawford:“We’vegotthe highest grade nickel, a business operation that represents 1,000 permanent jobs, 3,000 construction jobs, a 40-year operation with billionsof dollars of gain to Canada’s economy. We certainly hope it will be prioritized on that list."
Actually, Crawford is not a high-grade nickelproject,butisalow-grademine.It'srated astheworld'ssecondlargestnickelreserve.
The average grade of Crawford over its projected41-yearminelifeis0.22percentnickel withhighergradeszoneinthatdepositthatgrades exceeding0.30percent.
At 9.7 million tonnes of measured, indicatedandinferredresources,it’sconsidereda big-tonnage project with a significant resource base.
Canada Nickel hasn’t made a construction decision for the $2-billion project. TheTorontocompanyisstillwaitingtopocketa keyfederalpermitsometimethisfall.
Located40kilometresnorthofTimmins, its economic impact stands to be substantial, according to the company. And the project mechanicsofferalotforOttawatolike.
Crawford is being designed as a lowcarbon emitting pit project that will employ carbon capture and carbon sequestration technology.Besidesofferingamassiveamountof much-desired critical minerals, with room to grow, Canada Nickel also has a committedFirst
Nationpartneronboard.
Ford expects more discussions with the Carney government to draw out investments in large-scalenuclearprojects,theRingofFire,and his pet project to bore a tunnel under Highway 401torelievetrafficcongestioninToronto.
On the Ring of Fire, Lecce reminded Ottawa that Ontario is already running an Indigenous-ledenvironmentalassessment in the area.
“Ifwewanttodobigthingsandmoveat thespeedinapost-Trumpworld,wehavetoend theduplicationbetweengovernments.”
Ottawa is not running, nor has it called for,afederalenvironmentalassessment(EA)on anyproposedminingprojectintheRingofFire. But it is running a RegionalAssessment, a new process that was initiated by former Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson in February 2020. Though it’s moved at a glacial pace,thedatagatheredfromthisprocesswillonly be used to inform a federal EA, should one be called.



The Township of Chapleau is a community with a population of approximately 1,960 residents. Located on CP Rail’s transcontinental route at the north end of Highway 129. Activities such as fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing, boating, festivalsandotherrecreationalopportunitiesmakeitanattractivefriendlynorthern community
PositionResponsibilities
Reporting to the ChiefAdministrative Officer, theAdministrator is responsible for providing senior level administrative support to departmental staff and for delivering superior customer service to residents and ratepayers accessing municipal services. The key duties of this position require exceptional organizational and accuracy skills in combination with an ability to manage multipletaskswhileadheringtolegislativedeadlines.
Theusualresponsibilitiesare:
• Overseeing all incoming and outgoing communications, including emails, phonecalls,reports,andinternalcorrespondencefortheCAOandMayor.
• Managing important documents, such as permanent records including meeting minutes, resolutions, Agendas, reports, meeting notes, emails, and letters
• ManagingtheMayor’sschedule,incomingemailsandactivities
• Keeping the executive’s calendar up-to-date, including adding events, reschedulingappointmentsandprovidingdailybriefings
• Actingasthegatekeeperforinternalandexternalcontacts,includingvendors, colleagues,clients,andcustomers
• Conducting research and creating reports on various topics based on the needsoftheexecutive
• Planning and organizing events that take place externally, such as visiting dignitaries,Ministrystaffandappreciationevents
• Maintainingahighdegreeofdiscretionandconfidentiality
• Assists with maintaining and managing the filing system for both electronic andpaperrecordsinaccordancewiththerecordsretentionby-law.
QualificationsandExperience
• Completionofpost-secondaryeducationinBusinessAdministration,Finance orrelatedfield.
• A minimum of 2 (two) years of senior administrative experience involving contactwiththepublicandseniormanagement.

• Completion of Municipal Administration Program (MAP) and from the Association of Municipal Clerks andTreasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) considered anasset.
• Working knowledge of the Municipal Act and the Municipal Freedom of InformationandProtectionofPrivacyActandAlcoholandGamingCorporationAct isanasset.
• Knowledge of computer applications and software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe,Vadum,PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a customer service-excellenceenvironment.
• BilingualEnglishandFrenchisanasset HoursofWork/RateofPay
Salary for this position is $71,000-$79,912, based on 35 hours/week. Typical hoursareMonday–Friday8:30a.m.–4:30p.m. HowtoApply
To apply, email a cover letter and resume in PDF format clearly marked “Administrator” in confidence to the attention of Judith Meyntz, Chief AdministrativeOfficeratcao@chapleau.ca
ClosingDate:December12,2025orassoonasfilled.
Personal information contained in application will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and ProtectionofPrivacyAct,R.S.O.1990,ChapterM.56 Wethankallapplicantswhoapply,however,onlythoseconsideredforaninterview willbecontacted.
AccessibleAccommodations
TheTownship of Chapleau is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with DisabilitiesAct, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Chapleau will provide accommodations to all applicants with disabilitiesthroughouttherecruitment,selectionand/orassessmentprocess.
Full
TheTownship of Chapleau is a community with a population of approximately 1,960 residents. Located on CP Rail’s transcontinental route at the north end of Highway 129.Activities such as fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing, boating, festivals and other recreational opportunities make it an attractive friendly northern community.
Reporting to the ChiefAdministrative Officer, the MunicipalAdministrativeAssistant is responsible for providing administrative support to departmental staff and for delivering superior customer service to residents and ratepayers accessing municipal services.The key duties of this position require exceptional organizational and accuracy skills in combination with an ability to manage multiple tasks while adhering to legislative deadlines.
The usual responsibilities are:
• Acts as first point of contact in the office for the public, answering enquiries over the telephone or in person, providing routine information and referring caller/visitor to appropriate staff member when required.
• Receives, logs and distributes incoming mail, faxes and emails to appropriate party either manually or electronically.
• Processes all outgoing mail, and schedules and coordinates scheduling of courier pick-ups, etc.
• Receives payments over the counter, through a variety of methods. Posts all tax and general payments to the journal and issues receipts using the municipal computer program.
• Assists with preparing and distributing various contracts for different services provided by the municipality
• Assists with maintaining and managing the filing system for both electronic and paper records in accordance with the records retention by-law.
• Performs all administrative support services which includes but not limited to the production of all forms, correspondence, reports, statements and presentation materials on behalf of the CAO andTreasurer.
• Provides support corporate wide for municipal projects with respect to corporate and department initiatives and goals.
Qualifications and Experience
• Completion of post-secondary education in BusinessAdministration, Finance or related field.
• Aminimum of 2 (two) years of administrative experience involving contact with the public and senior management.

• Completion of MunicipalAdministration Program (MAP) and from the Association of Municipal Clerks andTreasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of the MunicipalAct and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of PrivacyAct andAlcohol and Gaming CorporationAct is an asset.
• Knowledge of computer applications and software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Vadim, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a customer service-excellence environment.
• Bilingual English and French Hours of Work/Rate of Pay
Salary for this position is $55,470-$62,432, based on 35 hours/week.Typical hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; offering a comprehensive benefits package and participation in OMERS.
How toApply
To apply, email a cover letter and resume in PDF format clearly marked “Municipal AdministrativeAssistant” in confidence to the attention of Judith Meyntz, Chief Administrative Officer at cao@chapleau.ca
Closing Date: December 8, 2025, or until filled
Personal information contained in application will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of PrivacyAct, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56
We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
AccessibleAccommodations
TheTownship of Chapleau is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with DisabilitiesAct, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Chapleau will provide accommodations to all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process.