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Elliot Lake Firefighters acknowledged by Feed Ontario for their work with the food bank

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

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Nominations open for Blind River 2025 Senior of the Year

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

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The 100th Anniversary Baxter Cup is a go this weekend

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

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Timeriski ready to run race on two key issues – highways and health care

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

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Elliot Lake looking for serious swimmers

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

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Elliot Lake pays homage to long-time popular artist and volunteer

By Rosalind Russell – A retrospective of a long-time popular Elliot Lake artist and volunteer has been set up in remembrance of Linda Finn. Finn passed away on her 80th birthday on January 28th after a year-long battle with ALS. ARIEL, the … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake man selected as NDP candidate for Algoma-Manitoulin

By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma Manitoulin NDP Riding Association has selected David Timeriski of Elliot as their candidate for the riding. A Zoom meeting was headed up by the association last night. Officials say David spent 25 years as … Continue reading

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Reward being offered for missing Manitoulin Island woman

By Rosalind Russell – A $50,000 reward for information is being offered as search efforts continue for a Manitoulin Island woman by the United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Police Service Commission and the Manitoulin Detachment OPP The Ontario government … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake council approves expenditures for ongoing arena rehabilitation

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Council held a special meeting last night for an update on the Rogers Arena and its repairs. Special Projects Manager Bill Goulding says Timber Restoration Services is asking for $118,000 for ongoing roof work, … Continue reading

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Huron Shores to swear in new mayor in two weeks

By Rosalind Russell – Huron Shores Township will have a new mayor soon. On Wednesday night, council held a special meeting to appoint Jane Armstrong, the sitting councillor for Ward 3 and 4, as mayor. The seat was vacated on … Continue reading

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