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Anishinabek Nation releases new book for Treaty Week 

By Rosalind Russell – It’s the 10th annual Treaty Week in Ontario and the Anishinabek Nation has launched a new book called ‘This is my Treaty’ for preschool and Kindergarten-aged learners. Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige says the book … Continue reading

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Homelessness Challenge raises $4,000 for men’s shelter in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – The Homelessness Challenge hosted by the Elliot Lake Women’s Group is once again being considered a success.The group’s admin assistant Rebecca Kelterborn says it was the fourth year in a row they held their three night-four-day … Continue reading

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Crime Prevention Week – community safety begins with you

By Rosalind Russell – Anishinabek Police Services, Ontario Provincial Police and municipal policing services are marking Ontario’s annual Crime Prevention Week, running from November second to the eighth.Crime Prevention Week is supported by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police … Continue reading

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SOAR festival features Espanola area adventurer as keynote speaker

By Rosalind Russell – You may recall Kielyn Marrone from the Espanola area who competed on the History Channel’s reality show, Alone, surviving in the wilderness for 80 days back in 2020. Sudbury Indie Cinema Executive Director Simone Widdifield says … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake company abruptly relocates to Sudbury – job losses

By Rosalind Russell – An Elliot Lake company closed its doors and relocated to Sudbury on Thursday. Komatsu Public Relations Manager Mason Raube says they permanently closed their Elliot Lake mining-related operation, which is affecting 45 employees, with some given … Continue reading

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City moves forward with repair plans for Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given staff the go-ahead for tenders to begin the repair work at the Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre, which houses the local pool and other amenities. The municipal pool was closed for repairs for … Continue reading

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 It’s Halloween – stay safe – OPP out on patrol

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Provincial Police are going to be out on patrol to make sure children stay safe this evening. Constable Bev Gauthier is reminding the communities to prioritize safety.   She says with children taking to the … Continue reading

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Sables-Spanish Rivers names its Entrepreneur of the Year

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers has named its Entrepreneur of the Year. The township hosted its business awards night on Wednesday naming Jessica Rainville as the township’s big winner. Rainville is the proprietor of Jessie’s Design, … Continue reading

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Serpent River First Nation hosting job fair next week

By Rosalind Russell – Serpent River First Nation is hosting a job fair featuring local and regional businesses. Chris Johnson, the band’s employment and procurement specialist, says they are presenting the fair in the afternoon with various booths set up, … Continue reading

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 Substantial donation to school food programs    

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma District School Board’s Director of Education Lucia Reece and Chair Jennifer   Sarlo accepted a substantial donation from United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2251 on Wednesday. Mike Da Prat, President of USW Local 2251, and Assistant … Continue reading

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