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Food drive being hosted by all four LaCloche Foothill firefighter associations
By Rosalind Russell – All four municipal firefighter associations in the LaCloche Foothills are taking part in a food drive to assist three local food banks. Firefighters in all four communities will be out next Tuesday evening, April 16th, to … Continue reading
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Bursary fundraiser a success
By Rosalind Russell – Despite a lack of snow and the cancellation of the ride itself, the Poker Chip Run of 2024 hosted by the Manitoulin Snowdusters is considered a success thanks to the generosity of the public. Club spokesperson … Continue reading
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Solar eclipse is the big news story of the day
By Rosalind Russell – Hundreds of people will be taking in the solar eclipse today, but doing it safely is paramount for this historic event. The eclipse will make its way through the United States and then Canada, with the … Continue reading
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Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 240405
While the overdose and death rate of Northern Ontarians is triple that of the rest of the province, the government callously sits on its hands I don’t think that it will come as a shock to most readers, but none … Continue reading
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Innu artist Scott-Pien Picard to perform for CSC Nouvelon students
From April 16 to 18, some 900 Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon students will have the pleasure of attending a performance by Innu artist Scott-Pien Picard during a school tour. His music, both captivating and universal, will transport students into … Continue reading
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Lowering the minimum age for fitness center access in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Council has approved a proposal from the Community and Recreation Department to lower the minimum age for the Fitness Centre located at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. Town clerk Joseph Burke says access to the … Continue reading
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Spring cleaning around the corner
By Rosalind Russell – Although the weather has been a little less like Spring and more like winter, the Town of Espanola is moving ahead with its spring-cleaning plans. Espanola council has awarded the contract for the annual Household Hazardous … Continue reading
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Free job fair in Eliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Employment Options and the City of Elliot Lake will be hosting a free Job Fair next week. City Economic Development Manager Steve Antunes says the job fair is set for next Monday, April 8th at Collins … Continue reading
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Carol Hughes Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election
Elliot Lake – Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, will not seek re-election. “It has been an exceptional honour representing the people of Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing for the past 16 years,” said Hughes. “I got into politics to try and make a positive … Continue reading
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Women’s volleyball league moving ahead in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Volleyball Club had their inaugural meeting earlier this week to see if there is enough community interest and involvement in forming a volleyball league for girls and women. Torrie Trottier says the meeting was … Continue reading
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