By Rosalind Russell – Local groups in the Blind River area are invited to apply for Cameco’s annual mental health grants. General Manager Terry Davis says for the fourth consecutive year, the Cameco refinery is offering local charities, community groups and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Women’s Group has received a substantial donation of $30,000 from a local senior. A retired junior high teacher and physical education consultant, Su Smart decided to make the donation following a presentation by Esther … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A search for a Manitoulin Island woman carried out last week has yielded no results. Manitoulin OPP carried out a search over two days last week in two key areas of M’Chigeeng First Nation for Juanita Migwans … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands is receiving $907,887 in funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Housing-Enabled Core Servicing Stream Projects to develop lots in Little Current. According to the release, the funding will cover … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Considering the changes announced by the Government of Canada last week, Canada Post has 45 days to present a plan on how to move the postal system forward. CEO, President Doug Ettinger has outlined the plan to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Retirement Living celebrated community late last month with several grants to local organizations. According to the release, the organization hands out yearly cheques to various organizations as part of their Community Grant Program. The program was … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Over 400 people took in a mini powwow in Espanola yesterday, all part of Truth and Reconciliation Day.It was a sea of orange as well, as part of Orange Shirt Day, with students from local schools … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Despite a petition signed by thousands, there is no stopping closing the Beer Store on Manitoulin Island.Ozzie Ahmed, the vice president of retail for the Little Current outlet says the decision to close is final despite … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Locals and dignitaries gathered late last week for the opening of the new terminal at the Gore Bay Airport.According to the release, the expanded, modern facility will house more people, pilots, crew, and passengers as traffic … Continue reading →