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New ice edger for Blind River Community Centre

By Rosalind Russell – Cameco’s Blind River Refinery partnered with The Town of Blind River to fund a new ice edger through its community investment fund. According to the joint release, the piece of equipment is vital to operations with … Continue reading

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Michael Mantha announces he is Seeking Re-Election in Algoma-Manitoulin 

ELLIOT LAKE – Michael Mantha is announcing that he will run to be re-elected as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Algoma-Manitoulin as an independent candidate.   “It has been the honour and privilege of my life to serve the people … Continue reading

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Blue Box program continuing in Espanola for residents, possible changes for businesses

By Rosalind Russell – The Blue Box Program will continue in Espanola for residents but for businesses, institutions and industry, there are some changes in the works.Espanola council reviewed a report from Manager of Environmental Services and Special Projects Joel … Continue reading

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Final transit study coming up before Elliot Lake Council

By Rosalind Russell – The final transit study in Elliot Lake has been released and the council will now review the document and decide whether to move on the recommendations in it. On Wednesday evening, the city’s Public Services committee … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake Fire Chief Wins Provincial Recognition

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Fire Chief, John Thomas, is the recipient of a prestigious award. Chief Thomas was named this year’s recipient of the Hicks Morley Fire Chief of the Year Award at the Ontario Association of Fire … Continue reading

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Blind River School changes up open house due to weather

By Rosalind Russell – The severe weather conditions on Wednesday led to a local school changing up the date for its open house. According to the release, École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord’s high school open house is now rescheduled to next … Continue reading

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Special Olympics run hosted by Greater Sudbury Police

By Rosalind Russell – The 5th annual Snowmobile Torch Ride for Special Olympics Ontario also takes place on Sunday, February 9th, 2025. Join the Greater Sudbury Police for a police-escorted snowmobile ride using the Sudbury Trail Plan to Wolf Mountain. … Continue reading

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Huron Shores Council chooses vacancy options

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Huron Shores council has decided to make appointments to fill the vacancies of mayor and council.At last night’s meeting, it was indicated that a councillor was interested in filling the vacancy left by … Continue reading

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Carol Hughes’ Column – Grocery Giants Need to Be Investigated for Misrepresenting Meat Weight

In a move that’s as shocking as the sun rising, grocery giants Loblaw, Walmart Canada and Sobeys have once again been named in a class action lawsuit that alleges they are shortchanging customers in the amount of meat they are … Continue reading

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Royal Canadian Legion donates to local firefighting departments

By Rosalind Russell – The president of the Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39 made two special donations to local firefighting departments yesterday afternoon. President Gary McPherson, who also sits as the charitable foundation chair for the zone, was also … Continue reading

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