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Silver Queen Road South in Cochrane to close June 5, 2026 for culvert replacement

Justin Barber

Jun 4, 2026

Silver Queen Road South in Cochrane will be temporarily closed Friday, June 5, 2026, for a culvert replacement, according to a road-closure notice posted by the Town of Cochrane. The notice does not list closure hours or a detour route.

The closure is one of the road interruptions residents may encounter during the construction season, and the lack of timing and routing details may affect anyone planning travel on Silver Queen Road South that day.

The town’s notice, dated June 4, 2026, says the closure is needed “to allow for the replacement of a culvert.” It does not specify where along Silver Queen Road South the work will take place.

The notice also says letters were delivered to affected properties.

Timmins police say drugs and $43,468 cash seized in June 2 warrant; three charged

Timmins police say they seized fentanyl, other drugs and $43,468 in cash after executing a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in the Borden Avenue area on June 2. Police say three Timmins residents were arrested and charged. According to the Timmins Police Service, all

Smooth Rock Falls seeks Expressions of Interest for development of town-owned residential land

Smooth Rock Falls is inviting developers, builders and housing organizations to submit an Expression of Interest to buy and develop town-owned residential land, with submissions due Aug. 21, 2026, at 2 p.m. The notice could affect future housing development in Smooth Rock Falls, but the town’s posting does

Cochrane proclaims June 2026 as Seniors Month

Cochrane town council has proclaimed June 2026 as “Seniors Month” in Cochrane, according to a proclamation dated June 2, 2026, and posted by the Town of Cochrane. The proclamation does not include details about Seniors Month events or any town-run programming tied to the declaration, but it does encourage residents

Timmins reschedules night street sweeping on James, Sixth and Toke to June 9

The City of Timmins has rescheduled night street sweeping on James Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Toke Avenue from Wednesday, June 3 to Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The change affects residents and drivers who use those streets, as night sweeping can involve temporary disruptions such as roadside parking restrictions and street-cleaning

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Timmins police say drugs and $43,468 cash seized in June 2 warrant; three charged

Smooth Rock Falls seeks Expressions of Interest for development of town-owned residential land

Cochrane proclaims June 2026 as Seniors Month

Timmins reschedules night street sweeping on James, Sixth and Toke to June 9