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Hughes receives complaints about flyers claiming government money for medical conditions

By Rosalind Russell – Households around Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing have been receiving mail from a private company who claim the public can receive up to $50,000 from the Government of Canada, but NDP MP Carol Hughes is warning constituents that this mailing … Continue reading

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The Legion’s Poppy Campaign is underway.  

By Rosalind Russell – From the last Friday in October to Remembrance Day, millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to never forget those who served and sacrificed. The campaign raises funds to support Veterans and their … Continue reading

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Students in Blind River help with regreening 

By Rosalind Russell – Grade 8 students from École Saint-Joseph in Blind River are doing their best to help with regreening in town.  Earlier this week, the students were accompanied by municipal employees to participate in the Town of Blind … Continue reading

Jamie and Jo-Ann Armstrong Centennial Arena Fundraising Challenge surpasses goal  

By Rosalind Russell – The Jamie and Jo-Ann Armstrong Centennial Arena Fundraising Challenge in Elliot Lake has surpassed its original goal of $500,000.   Elliot Lake Mayor Andrew Wannan says together with the challenge, Kraft Hockeyville, and donations from the community, … Continue reading

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Homeless challenge underway in Elliot Lake 

By Rosalind Russell – A five-day homeless challenge got underway in Elliot Lake yesterday.  The Elliot Lake Women’s Group (Inc.) is hosting the third annual Larry’s Place Homeless Challenge at 1 College Place.   The event aims to break the stereotypes … Continue reading

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Rainbow Board presents Next Stop: Grade 9 on November 12th 

By Rosalind Russell – Parents/guardians and students in Grades 7 and 8 are invited to an interactive information session with the Rainbow District School Board, which is designed to help students make decisions in moving from elementary to secondary.    The board … Continue reading

Open house at LU tomorrow 

By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University will welcome prospective students, families, and community members to its Fall Open House tomorrow (Saturday, October 26, 2024).   According to the release, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at … Continue reading

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Anishinabe Spiritual Centre up for sale 

By Rosalind Russell – The Jesuits of Canada have announced plans to give up two properties — the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre on Lake Anderson, located just south of Espanola and Villa Loyola in Sudbury.  According to the news release, the … Continue reading

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North Shore Search and Rescue receives approval for fundraiser 

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its unanimous support to a local group to host a voluntary road toll next month.As the Community Services Committee recommended, the council will permit the North Shore Search and Rescue to hold … Continue reading

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MPP France Gélinas in Espanola Friday – part of Trojan Horse Ontario Tour 

   By Rosalind Russell – Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas will join community members on Friday morning in Espanola to protest the Ford government’s privatization of public hospital services.  She says the CUPE Ontario Council of Hospital Unions, and the … Continue reading

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