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Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory elects new chief
By Rosalind Russell – Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory has a new chief. Despite the power outage late in the day Sunday, the community was able to complete the election bringing in a new chief. Releasing the results was slightly delayed due … Continue reading
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Manitowaning no drinking water advisory
By Rosalind Russell – Sunday’s power outage led to water problems for a Manitoulin Island community. The Township of Assiginack issued a drinking water advisory from Public Health Sudbury and Districts because officials say the generator for Sunsite Estates failed … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake looking for nominations for civic awards
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is looking for nominees for its civic awards. The public is invited to nominate individuals who have gone above and beyond when volunteering, improving the lives of others, and who are … Continue reading
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Back to school radiothon on CKNR
By Rosalind Russell – The annual Moose FM radiothon for the Elliot Emergency Foodbank is Back to School radiothon on CKNR. The fundraiser focuses on Back to School for children who need access to healthy snacks and drinks during the … Continue reading
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Celebration set for Kraft Hockeyville 2024
The City of Elliot Lake says the Kraft Hockeyville community celebration will take place at Collins Hall on Friday, September 27th. In a release, the city states there will be a charity BBQ, live bands and entertainment, face painting, ball … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Vikings looking for billet home and jobs for their players
In Moose sports, The Elliot Lake Vikings Junior A Club will be playing most of their season in Massey, but they still want to be at home in the city. To that end, supporters are looking for billet homes to … Continue reading
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Rare case of West Nile virus confirmed in Algoma
For the first time in six years, Algoma Public Health says a human case of West Nile has been diagnosed in the district. Chris Glibota, a Public Health Inspector, says it was diagnosed in Sault Ste. Marie. He adds a crow … Continue reading
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Child Cancer Awareness Month proclaimed by Espanola council
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its unanimous endorsement to declaring September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The proclamation highlights there are about 4,000 children living with cancer in Ontario, and each year about 400 new cases are … Continue reading
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Nuclear waste disposal the focus of a special meeting on Monday
By Rosalind Russell – There will be a joint Emergency Council Meeting of the Councils of the Township of Nairn and Hyman and the Township of Baldwin this coming Monday about the transport of radioactive materials to a site in … Continue reading
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MTO turns down speed reduction request by Nairn & Hyman Township
By Rosalind Russell – The Ministry of Transportation has turned down the Township of Nairn & Hyman’s request to lower the speed limit in Nairn Centre. The Township asked the Ministry to review the current speed limit on Highway 17 … Continue reading
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