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Know a paramedic, say thank you

By Rosalind Russell – In honour of the nearly 11,000 dedicated paramedics in Ontario, Paramedic Services Week 2024 kicked off yesterday.   Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs President Michael Sanderson says this year’s theme is “Help Us, Help You” and was … Continue reading

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Radio-Chaud celebrates 20th anniversary of showcasing students’ musical skills

By Rosalind Russell – Radio-Chaud celebrated its 20th anniversary highlighting the musical and promotional talent of students from the Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord last week.   The board says over 100 students from high schools in Elliot Lake, and seven … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake taking on another national challenge

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is taking on another national challenge, this time for participACTION. The city has created the Get Active Elliot Lake Challenge to work towards having the municipality named Canada’s Most Active Community … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Outdoor Angling Trade Fair this weekend 

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Streams’ Outdoor Angling Trade Fair is being held this weekend on Manitoulin Island.  The organization is hosting the two-day event with angling, outdoor and artisan booths as well as businesses selling boats, kayaks, atvs and … Continue reading

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Construction underway on the new Three Rivers School in Blind River 

By Rosalind Russell – Construction is well underway on the new Three Rivers JK-12 School in Blind River.  Joe Santa Maria, the Algoma District School Board’s associate director of corporate services and operations says rock blasting and other preliminary work … Continue reading

Unifor deal reached for hospital workers 

 By Rosalind Russell – Unifor Northern Ontario hospital workers have ratified a new collective tentative agreement.  National President Lana Payne says it marks a victory for their hospital workers who have fought for fair compensation and working conditions.   Payne says … Continue reading

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Transit study concludes today in Elliot Lake 

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is wrapping its study of its transit network today.  According to the release, the city is conducting the study with the goal of improving access to transit services.  Officials say the … Continue reading

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Boil Water Advisory lifted for the City of Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – The Boil Water Advisory for the City of Elliot Lake has been lifted. City EDO, Steve Antunes says water samples collected May 13th and 14th were found to be in compliance with the Ontario Drinking Water … Continue reading

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A pickle ball tournament is in the works for Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has approved the in-kind donation request from the Espanola Pickleball Club to waive the arena floor and rink side auditorium rental fees on June 1st to offset the costs associated with hosting an invitational … Continue reading

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Creation of a senior family membership the Espanola complex 

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has approved the creation of a senior family membership at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex.  According to Community and Recreation Manager Bailey Bouwmeester, prior to the new fee structure implemented in January of this … Continue reading

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