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Nairn & Hyman Township looking for interested individuals for council
By Rosalind Russell – A vacancy exists on the Township of Nairn and Hyman Council for one councillor position following the resignation of Guy Despatie in mid-February. CAO Belinda Ketchabaw says at this week’s council meeting, Council passed a resolution … Continue reading
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Rogers Arena work continues
By Rosalind Russell – As the winter season comes to an end and work on the Rogers Arena resumes the City of Elliot Lake is providing an update as well as next steps going forward. According to the release, the … Continue reading
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$30,000 IN SUSPECTED FENTANYL SEIZED AT RIDE CHECK IN ESPANOLA
(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people have been arrested and are facing charges after a Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check. On March 10, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE … Continue reading
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ESPANOLA OPP ARREST SNOWMOBILE OPERATOR FOR IMPAIRED OPERATION
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired related charges after police received a call about a person on a snowmobile. On March 9, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call … Continue reading
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Espanola Minor Soccer looking for volunteers
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Minor Soccer is looking for volunteers including individuals to sit on the new executive. They need to fill the vacancies that result as players age out and their parents complete their time volunteering. Young players … Continue reading
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Turning off the lights … maybe
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario is moving ahead with a 25 per cent surcharge on energy heading south of the border. Premier Doug Ford says it’s time for the chaos and uncertainty around tariffs to end. He says new market … Continue reading
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Former Elliot Lake presented with Ontario Citizenship medal
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario celebrated 11 volunteers by honouring them with the 2023 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship including a Sudbury woman with close ties to Elliot Lake. Janice Hobbs Martel received the medal yesterday for the McIntyre Powder … Continue reading
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2025 Banner Contest underway in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is moving forward on plans to celebrate the municipality’s 70th anniversary with a banner contest. The city is looking for artists of all ages to enter their designs for the downtown … Continue reading
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Carney gets Liberal nod, set to become next PM
By Rosalind Russell – Former central banker Mark Carney is set to become Canada’s next prime minister after the Liberal Party selected him as its new leader. Carney is expected to be sworn in by the Governor General within days … Continue reading
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Greening project embraced by all municipalities in LaCloche Region
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School is a winning eco-school and is introducing another initiative this Spring in partnership with all the municipalities in the LaCloche Region. Staff liaison, teacher Jayson Stewart says Espanola High has spearheaded the LaCloche … Continue reading
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