By Rosalind Russell – Fighting an invasive plant on Manitoulin Island is entering its 10th year. The effort is manned by volunteers and overseen by coordinator Judith Jones. She says Invasive Phragmites is a very tall grass that has been … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Skating Club is hosting their Annual Skating Carnival with the theme It Is Time. It will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 7:00pm.  The show will not only feature the club’s skaters, but will … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An All-Candidates debate for the provincial election is being held on Manitoulin Island next week. The Manitoulin Expositor is hosting the debate on Wednesday, February 12th at the Freshwater Community Church in Mindemoya (behind the grocery … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A four-day conference, the Indigenous Lands Symposium 2025, focusing on forestry got underway in Sault Ste. Marie yesterday. Shah Mohamed, the senior project manager with the organizer Wahkohtowin (Mee-yo wah-KOH-toh-win) Development, says there are over 280 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It is February and the Elliot Lake Food Bank annual statement shows a marked increase in assistance, which means it needs ongoing support to fill the shelves. According to the release, they appreciate the work done … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Firefighters are being praised by the local food bank and Feed Ontario for their diligence in supporting the Elliot Lake Emergency Food Bank. The Feed Ontario network has named the contingent of volunteers as … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Nominations are now open for the 2025 Blind River Senior of the year. According to the release, nominees must be a resident of Blind River, at least 65 years of age and has been active within … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The two clubs will host the 100th Anniversary Baxter Cup, a friendly rivalry between Little Current and Espanola curlers, this weekend. On Friday, February 7th it will open in Little Current and the next day, February … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – New Democrats in Algoma–Manitoulin nominated David Timeriski of Elliot Lake to be their candidate for the provincial election last Thursday. Timeriski is a long-time resident who has served his community as a Volunteer Firefighter and Paramedic … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The newly formed Elliot Lake Masters Swim Club is looking for members and you do not have to reside in the city to sign up.If you’ve had previous competitive swimming experience and are looking to get … Continue reading →