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Elliot Lake pool repairs continue – possible opening in the new year

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council was updated about the ongoing repairs to the Ruben Yi-Juuti pool this week, with the hope will reopen early next year.  The facility has been closed since July 2nd due to an acid … Continue reading

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Sudbury to host two prestigious curling events

By Rosalind Russell – A large donation was made to Curl Sudbury on Tuesday, which will be hosting two national curling events. Greater City Mayor Paul Lefebvre says the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation presented a cheque to Curl Sudbury in … Continue reading

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La Renaissance students bring French Canadian Holiday Traditions to Life

On Friday, December 5, Grade 4 and 5 students at École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola took part in a hands-on workshop celebrating French Canadian culture. With guidance from Rodney Meilleur (Identity-Building Facilitator at Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon), musician Duncan … Continue reading

Espanola’s Lighthouse lights up Christmas with a feast…

By Rosalind Russell -The Lighthouse in Espanola is taking on the Christmas feast once again, with the help of several volunteers in the community of Espanola. The dinner will be held at the Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 on … Continue reading

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Public Health Sudbury & Districts checking vaccination records

By Rosalind Russell -Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reminding parents and guardians to update and report their child’s vaccine records. Sara Noble with the Vaccine Preventable Diseases team says to attend school in Ontario, students under 18 must have … Continue reading

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Where the two trails meet … a new shelter for snowmobilers’

By Rosalind Russell -Two snowmobile clubs partnered together on a unique project to make the trail system a little more user friendly. According to the release, a joint venture between the Spanish River Snowmobile Club and the Espanola & District … Continue reading

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Grocery giant signs code of conduct

By Rosalind Russell -METRO confirms it has signed the Canadian Grocery Industry Code of Conduct.   The company operates several grocery and pharmacy brands including METRO and Food Basics, which have stores in Blind River, Elliot Lake and on Manitoulin … Continue reading

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12th Annual Moose Christmas Radiothon raises around $30,000

By Rosalind Russell – The Moose 99.3 FM – CJJM in Espanola ran a successful radiothon last Friday in support of the Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre Foundation. Around $30,000 was raised, with some of those funds coming from … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake Firefighters’ Door-to-Door Food Drive raises over $20,000

By Rosalind Russell -Firefighters and other volunteers in Elliot Lake went door-to-door on Friday to collect food and cash donations for the Elliot Lake Emergency Food Bank. Terry Atchinson with the food bank says they raised $6,345 in donations and … Continue reading

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Algoma Manor achieves three-year accreditation

By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma Manor in Thessalon has received accreditation. Director of Administrative Services, Jenny Daoust, says the manor has received accreditation for another three years. She says this accomplishment reflects the dedication, professionalism, and commitment to quality … Continue reading

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