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École Sainte-Anne enjoy a fun-filled winter carnival

Prior to the start of their well-deserved March Break, students at École Sainte-Anne in Spanish had a great time at the Winter Carnival! Working in teams, they took part in a variety of fun-filled challenges involving the arts, sports, engineering … Continue reading

Massey Area Museum seeking volunteers 

By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Area Museum is seeking volunteers so the doors will be open, and public invited to come out and learn more about how they can help.  The volunteer meets and greet is set for next … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake selected as one of four finalists for Hockeyville 

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake has been chosen as one of the four finalists for Hockeyville.  The announcement was made this past Saturday and puts the city into the running for a $250,000 cash prize, which would go towards … Continue reading

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Dozens of kids from our area are heading to the city for Little NHL

By Rosalind Russell – The puck is about to drop for the 50th Anniversary of the Little NHL. Every March break, thousands of Indigenous youths and their families travel to southern Ontario to participate in the tournament including entire teams … Continue reading

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The Ring of Fire moving forward

By Rosalind Russell – The Province, Marten (Martin) Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation have all signed an agreement to develop community infrastructure projects including all-season roads to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region northeast of Thunder Bay. The … Continue reading

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Time to nominate a senior

By Rosalind Russell – Now is the time to nominate a community champion for a provincial award.   All municipalities can nominate a caring, community-oriented person over 65 for Ontario’s Senior of the Year Award, but it must be submitted … Continue reading

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Thinking summer camp?

By Rosalind Russell – With the snow melting ahead of March break, many are already thinking ahead to the summer months. That includes Science North, who shares registration has now opened for their Summer Science Camps in Elliot lake and Espanola, … Continue reading

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Blind River and MFN documenting history

By Rosalind Russell – Blind River Town Council and Mississauga First Nation enter partnership to document history They are setting up a joint committee to establish procedures to document background information on historical/traditional lands in both communities aimed at creating … Continue reading

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Cyber breach revealed at LU

By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University confirms there was a limited data breach after a cyber incident in February. Officials with the school say the theft of data affects some individuals associated with the Living with Lakes Centre / Co-operative … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Transport becomes main sponsor of Team/Équipe Sudbury for Skills Ontario

By Rosalind Russell – A major transportation company from Manitoulin Island has become the driving sponsor of Team/Équipe Sudbury at the annual Skills Ontario competition. Manitoulin Transport has signed on to be Team/Équipe Sudbury’s presenting sponsor for the next ten … Continue reading

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