News
Major events cancelled due to Mother Nature – Ice Derby and Poker Run
By Rosalind Russell – A major tourist event for the City of Elliot Lake has had to be cancelled due to Mother Nature. The release from the city states due to the unseasonably warm temperatures the decision has been made to … Continue reading
Cambrian College Career Fair 2024 underway today
By Rosalind Russell – Individuals interested in checking out various careers are welcome to attend Cambrian College’s Career Fair 2024. The largest career of its kind in the North, the fair will take place from 10 am to 2 pm today … Continue reading
Harvest Kitchen fundraiser assisted by students
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Intermediate School nutrition program shelves have been filled by kindness and community donations. According to the release, this January Harvest Kitchen volunteers and students teamed up to run a farm fresh egg fundraiser using local … Continue reading
King Charles begins cancer treatment today
By Rosalind Russell – King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer.The news broke Monday, when Buckingham Palace released a statement and said it was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. They have not specified what kind … Continue reading
Snowarama event going ahead, but without the ride
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola-North Shore Snowarama set for this coming Sunday is going ahead, but without the ride. Easter Seals Program Manager Carmen Bazinet unfortunately says the mild temperatures and lack of snow has led to the closure of … Continue reading
Espanola and Sudbury search and rescue units enter search for missing Sudbury man
By Rosalind Russell – Members of the North Shore Search & Rescue from Espanola and Sudbury were called into the search for a missing Sudbury councillor on Friday. Police, search and rescue, and volunteers are continuing their ground search for Michael … Continue reading
Emergency preparedness focus of Espanola corporate meeting
By Rosalind Russell – There is a Corporate Services meeting in Espanola this evening where committee members will be discussing various initiatives. Louisa Orford, Espanola’s Economic Development Officer, and Espanola Fire Chief Mike Pichor, are exploring the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant for … Continue reading
Men’s bonspiel held in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – It was a full house for the annual Espanola Men’s Bonspiel this weekend. Games began on Friday and continued until the finals on Sunday with Team Mike Assad winning the title and bragging rights. Sixteen teams took … Continue reading
Findings of transit study released to focus groups
By Rosalind Russell – Last year, an Elliot Lake researcher, Rachel Barber, conducted a study of Elliot Lake’s public bus service with a focus on adult healthcare access via public transportation in the city. During the online presentation, she says for … Continue reading
Blind River student Meghan Raddon captures gold medal from Royal Conservatory of Music
By Rosalind Russell – Meghan Raddon, a Grade 12 student at École Secondaire Catholique Jeunesse-Nord in Blind River, recently won a gold medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music after achieving the best results in Canada in the Level 7 singing exam. … Continue reading