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Elliot Lake council signs new agreement for geographic information systems

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given its approval to a new Geographic Information System agreement with a innovation centre based in Sault Ste. Marie. Acting CAO, Natalie Bray says the new agreement has been reached with the … Continue reading

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Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation Indigenous Group signs deal to operate Victoria Mine

By Rosalind Russell – Sagamok Anishinawbek First Nation and a mining company have signed an Impact and Benefit Agreement for the Victoria mine.  According to KGHM International Limited, the agreement is the result of years of cooperation, which was initiated … Continue reading

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Toronto Police cold case asking for help from Algoma/Manitoulin 

By Rosalind Russell – The Toronto Police Service Homicide and Missing Persons Unit is asking for assistance from the public in connection to a cold case dating back to 2002. Detective Constable James Atchinson told The Moose  on July 26th, … Continue reading

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Espanola presents first draft of 2026 operating budget

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council held its first budget meeting yesterday to look at the first draft of the operating budget.  The draft operating budget proposes an overall total of $19.8 million dollars with a 5.10% increase in taxation … Continue reading

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Survey for 2026 budget shows Rogers Arena a high priority

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council hired a company for a survey to review the priorities of taxpayers as they enter the 2026 budget talks. The company, Mainstreet Research, conducted the survey earlier in the fall with the results … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake council updated on Rogers Arena – date set for reopening facility

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council was provided with a comprehensive update on Monday by Chris Perry, of Perry & Perry Architects, the company that is the lead in the overall retrofit of Roger’s Arena. Perry says he has … Continue reading

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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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