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Laurentian University mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Symposium 

Laurentian University is hosting a symposium on Monday to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. According to the release, starting at 9 am, community members will gather in the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre Round Room to listen to several … Continue reading

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Fire considered suspicious at vacant Elliot Lake school

Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas says the fire department has yet to determine the cause of the fire that resulted in the destruction of the former Roman Avenue School but has deemed the blaze as suspicious in nature. He says it … Continue reading

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Espanola Elks unveil honour wall

By Rosalind Russell – Over 100 people attended the unveiling of the Espanola Elks Honour Wall last night. The wall marks the contributions of supporters and businesses as well as former and present members of the Elks and the former … Continue reading

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Vacant school sustains heavy fire damage

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Fire Department is continuing its investigation into a fire that destroyed a vacant school in the city. Fire Chief John Thomas says the Elliot Lake Fire Department received a call shortly after 10:00 … Continue reading

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Franco-Ontarian Day being celebrated today

By Rosalind Russell – It is Franco-Ontarian Day and French schools across the Manitoulin, Sudbury and Algoma districts are hosting various in-school events including raising the iconic green and white flag. September 25th,1975 was the first time the Franco-Ontarian flag … Continue reading

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Fire at former Roman school in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake firefighters are still fighting a fire at a local school that broke out overnight. Few details are available at this time but it is believed the fire started around midnight at the former Roman … Continue reading

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Ruben Yli Juuti Aquatics Centre reopens soon 

By Rosalind Russell – The pool facility in Elliot Lake is expected to reopen soon following extensive renovations over the last two years.  Special Projects Manager Bill Goulding provided details of the $2.7-million project to council on Monday evening and … Continue reading

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Healthy Aging Education Series underway in Blind River 

By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network and the Huron Shores Family Health Team with support from the Town of Blind River have partnered together to host a Healthy Aging Education Series, which began yesterday.  According to the … Continue reading

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Arts on the Trail runs this Saturday 

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Arts Club is hosting its annual Arts on the Trail this weekend featuring dozens of artists at different venues around Elliot Lake.  According to the release, for one day, 50 artists will be … Continue reading

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Grand Opening Uniting Movement & Yoga Elliot Lake 

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Mayor Andrew Wannan was pleased to take part in a ribbon-cutting for a new business focusing on wellness yesterday.  Wannan joined owner Nadia Carriere in cutting the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of … Continue reading

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