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Une marche pour une bonne cause // A Walk for a Great Cause

Une marche pour une bonne cause Le 26 septembre, les élèves de l’École élémentaire catholique La Renaissance, accompagnés des membres du personnel et de plusieurs parents, ont pris part à la marche annuelle Terry Fox. Ensemble, ils ont parcouru les … Continue reading

Historical night for Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola will celebrate a historical milestone today. The Town along with invited guests will be taking part in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. There will be display booths set up for … Continue reading

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Taylor Swift ticket win launches campaign for Elliot Lake hospital

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s Foundation of Elliot Lake had their lottery draw for the Taylor Swift Eras last Saturday with the lucky winner, Karen Bittner winning two tickets on Level 100 plus $1000 cash for hotel accommodations.  When … Continue reading

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Geocaching catches on

By Rosalind Russell – The City Of Elliot Lake and Explore Elliot Lake has been working with six other municipalities in the north to participate in the Discover Huron North GeoTour, Algoma’s first ever regional Geocaching Geotour! Joining Elliot Lake … Continue reading

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New millionaire in Blind River

By Rosalind Russell – Glen Morningstar of Blind River is celebrating after winning a ONTARIO 49 $2 million top prize. OLG says Morningstar’s been playing the lottery for 40 years and carefully selects his numbers, which are based on his … Continue reading

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Investing in firefighters

By Rosalind Russell – The province and the feds are investing into Ontario’s Wildland Fire Program. Officials say $64 million dollars is coming to the program to enhance Ontario’s firefighting abilities, purchase new equipment, and hire and train key personnel. … Continue reading

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Light it up purple and blue

By Rosalind Russell – Over 700 locations across Canada are shining a light on disability-inclusive hiring.   They’re taking part in Light it Up for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, by shining purple and blue lights today. CEO of the … Continue reading

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Townships opposition to radioactive mine tailings goes to Ford

By Rosalind Russell – The councils of the townships of Baldwin, and Nairn and Hyman have jointly submitted a formal letter to Premier Doug Ford, voicing their strong opposition to the proposed transportation and deposition of radioactive mine tailings and … Continue reading

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New terminal ready at Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport

By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay Mayor Ron Lane says it was satisfying to cut the cake celebrating the completion of the new terminal at the Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport over the weekend. He says the airport located a few miles … Continue reading

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Third Annual Homeless Challenge in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – People who want to assist the vulnerable and the homeless are invited to take part in the Third Annual Homeless Challenge in Elliot Lake next week. The annual event will be held October 23rd to October … Continue reading

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