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Massey boy receives Certificate of Bravery 

By Rosalind Russell – Sables-Spanish Rivers Township Mayor Kevin Burke hosted a special gathering of family and friends yesterday to present a Certificate of Bravery to a young citizen.  Twelve-year-old Carter Eshkakogan of Massey saved seven-year-old Keira Weist from drowning … Continue reading

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Massey Area Museum readies for a busy season 

By Rosalind Russell – Three student interns expect it to have a busy season working at the Massey Area Museum.  Museum board President Bill Mawhinney walked the students through their paces yesterday, the first day of working at the institution … Continue reading

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ATV safety seminar being offered to enthusiasts 

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is hosting an ATV safety seminar for the public in partnership with the local club, police and municipal enforcement.  City EDO Steve Antunes says on July 23rd at 6:30 pm, the city … Continue reading

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Project SEARCH HSN interns honoured in year-end celebration 

By Rosalind Russell – Participants in the Project SEARCH HSN employment preparation and career training program were honoured at Health Sciences North last week with students receiving Certificates of Completion on behalf of Rainbow District School Board, Health Sciences North … Continue reading

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What dry summer? 

By Rosalind Russell – If you’re wondering where you can buy a variety of alcoholic beverages during the L-C-B-O strike, the province has you covered.    Three days after pickets went up, Premier Doug Ford says the government created an online … Continue reading

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Nairn Park revamped

By Rosalind Russell -Nairn & Hyman Township held a ribbon cutting and community gathering on Saturday with well over 50 people taking in the family day. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Mantha acknowledged the work of township staff adding the Ontario Trillium … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Transport helps save Black Bears

By Rosalind Russell – A local company is doing its’ part in helping orphaned black bears. Ontario Wildlife Rescue dot CA says Manitoulin Transport, based out of Gore Bay, recently delivered six tons of food to Bear with Us. Over … Continue reading

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From Sudbury to Paris – former Sudbury student off to the Olympics

By Rosalind Russell -Looking for someone to cheer on at this summer’s Olympic games? You don’t have to look too far. The Rainbow District School Board joins with the wider community in congratulating basketball star Syla Swords who will compete … Continue reading

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New Director of Communications and External Relations at the CSC Nouvelon

By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon has announced the appointment of Amélie Cyr as Director of Communications and External Relations. Cyr brings her training and experience in the field of communications and marketing to the position. She … Continue reading

Andréane Chénier acclaimed as New Democrat candidate

By Rosalind Russell – Andréane Chénier was acclaimed as the New Democrat candidate for the riding of Nickel Belt at the Nomination Meeting held in late June at CUPE 4705 Hall. It is anticipated that the election will be called … Continue reading