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WE’RE MOVIN
By Grant Lewis – After many years of TV Bingo at the Espanola Complex, TV Bingo will have a new home at the Legion. “Winning Wednesdays” at the Legion will start at 6:15 with Catch the Ace and Bingo at … Continue reading
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Third Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon kicked off for September
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island business has assisted (sister station) Moose 99.3FM – Espanola to officially launch the Third Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon Campaign to raise funds for families of children with cancer. Adam Smith, the owner … Continue reading
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Tapping her way to a top finish in world competition – Elliot Lake dancer brings home gold
By Rosalind Russell – A 13-year-old girl from Elliot Lake has tapped her way to a gold in international dance. Charlotte Parsons took part in the Dance World Cup in Prague, Czech Republic late last month, featuring over 9,500 competitors … Continue reading
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Indigenous water women walking around Great Lakes
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishnaabe Grandmothers Water Walkers will be walking eastbound along Highway 17 and southbound on Highway 6 towards Manitoulin Island over the next couple of weeks. East Algoma OPP Constable Bev Gauthier says the walkers began … Continue reading
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President Joe Biden won’t seek second full-term
By Rosalind Russell – President Joe Biden says he will not be seeking re-election. According to CNN, this is the first time a United States president has dropped out of a re-election run since 1968, when the late President Lyndon … Continue reading
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Healthy Parks Day
By Rosalind Russell – Today is Healthy Parks Healthy People Day at Ontario’s provincial parks. The province is offering free day-use access to mark the occasion – and help people spend time in nature. The annual celebration is … Continue reading
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Gore Bay hosting Harbour Days
By Rosalind Russell – Three days of family activities are underway in Gore Bay and Mayor Ron Lane says the town is ready. Upgrading facilities on the shoreline is now complete and there are a full three days of activities … Continue reading
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Groundbreaking for new business in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake hosted a groundbreaking yesterday to welcome a new A&W franchise to the city. EDO Steve Antunes says Mayor Andrew Wannan was on hand with the new owners and Beamish Construction, which … Continue reading
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Sault College facing financial crunch, freezing hiring and salaries, some programs suspended
By Rosalind Russell – Sault College is facing a $5.7-million deficit, so the president says steps are being taken to mitigate the loss including hiring and salary freezes and suspension of some programs. College President, David Orazietti says the deficit … Continue reading
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Espanola & Area Epidemic Overdose Committee preparing for third annual walk
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola & Area Epidemic Overdose Committee is in the final stages of organizing its third annual walk. Co-chair Linda Collins says a presentation will be made to Espanola council at its August 13th meeting to … Continue reading
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