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Dance anyone?”
By Grant Lewis – Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus and a SNOW DANCE!!! It is winter and we should have snow….after all we want to keep the snowmobiles and skiers happy! And here is the official snow dance……. … Continue reading
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A Walk Down Memory Lane: Local Woman Reflects on Styling Lester B. Pearson’s Wife’s Hair
Everyone needs their hair done at one time or another, and one woman has pleasant memories of a famous Canadian woman. Samantha Loney says her great aunt, a humble Métis woman and talented hairdresser, Barbara Schawalder reminisces about the time … Continue reading
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911 CALL LEADS TO ASSAULT CHARGE
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been charged following an altercation in Espanola. On January 9, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call about an assault at a local … Continue reading
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Espanola Boogie Mountain preparing for Carnival weekend
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Annual Winter Carnival is set for the February 7th weekend and Boogie Mountain is hoping that the snow holds to host some great activities throughout the three days. Board chair, Paul Stewart, says plans are … Continue reading
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Espanola individuals and businesses replace ropes stolen from trail system
By Rosalind Russell – Several Espanola individuals and businesses have assisted a local club and volunteer organization to replace ropes stolen from a local trail system last week. Dennis Lendrum who oversees the maintenance of the Black Creek Sno trail, … Continue reading
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Rainbow secondary schools hosting Information Nights for Grade 8 students
By Rosalind Russell – Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to Information Nights at Rainbow secondary schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island this week. According to the release, all students are welcome to participate, regardless of which … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council defers expenditure in recruiting CAO
By Rosalind Russell – Rob deBortoli, the interim CAO of the City of Elliot Lake, asked council for approval to spend money on finding his replacement last night, but council deferred it. He says when he joined the team a … Continue reading
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New business heading up Elliot Lake Fishing Derby
By Rosalind Russell – A Toronto-based business man and long-time police officer has come before Elliot Lake Council to talk about his non-profit organization, Right Track Racing, taking over the organization of the annual Elliot Lake Fishing Derby, one of … Continue reading
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MOU with Mount Dufour Ski Area for the use of the Ski Hill Parking Lot
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council passed a bylaw last night to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Mt Dufour Ski Area for the use of the parking lot at the ski hill. Economic Development Manager Steve Antunes … Continue reading
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Major economic initiatives underway in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – A diverse group of businesses are moving forward on a major development project at the cul-de-sac of Fox Drive in Elliot Lake. City Economic Development Manager Steve Antunes says nine parcels of land, covering over 3.4 … Continue reading
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