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55th Haweater Weekend set to go 

By Rosalind Russell – Haweater Weekend starts today. This year, the Hawfest will be 55 years young and according to Little Current Lions Club President and co-chair, Bruce Burnett, it will be bigger and better thanks to the volunteers who … Continue reading

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New stage will highlight annual Providence Bay Fair 

By Rosalind Russell – The Providence Bay Agricultural Society on Manitoulin Island is ready to host their annual event after constructing a new building ready to accommodate up to around 20,000 people.  Committee volunteer Wayne Legge says the new stage … Continue reading

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The latest version of the Elliot Lake Business Directory is now live  By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has launched a new online live document that focuses on businesses, the Elliot Lake Business Direcctory.  EDO Steve Antunes … Continue reading

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Commemorative swim planned to mark 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank.

By Rosalind Russell – Swimmers can complete the Edmund Fitzgerald’s journey to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the shipwreck.Organizer Jim Dreyer, who has swam across all five Great Lakes says next year, open water swimmers will have the chance to … Continue reading

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Vandalism in Gore Bay has mayor concerned

By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay’s mayor says it is unfortunately that some town properties has been the victim of vandalism over the past couple of weeks. Mayor Ron Lane says last weekend, downtown decorations were vandalized, and their tennis … Continue reading

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Lumberjack Days in Mississagi Provincial Park is coming up

By Rosalind Russell – Another summer family gathering is set, this time for the Mississagi Provincial Park north of Elliot Lake. The organizers, including the City of Elliot Lake, will be hosting Lumberjack Days August 3rd and 4th. There will … Continue reading

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Shelters in Elliot Lake hosting a major sponsorship campaign

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Women’s Group has introduced a new campaign for its two shelters. According to the release, the Sponsor a Bed Campaign is to give a fresh start to those in our community that are … Continue reading

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Menstrua products in schools this fall

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario is providing more than 23 million free menstrual products to students in the province over the next three years.It’s part of a new three-year agreement between the province and Shoppers Drug Mart to expand Ontario’s … Continue reading

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Former Espanola Police officer attending historic dedication in England for family member

By Rosalind Russell – Representing his family and his police service, a former Espanola Police officer will be going to England for a historical dedication. Ed Stortz, who is now a member of the Windsor Police, is also the grandnephew … Continue reading

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Espanola hospital board names its 2024-2025 roster

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre has filled its roster for the new board, which will oversee operations during the 2024-2025 term. Guy Despatie has been named the new chair, with Karen Lalonde continuing in … Continue reading

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