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Aundeck Omni Kaning donates Gaga Ball pits to Little Current Public School

By Rosalind Russell – Little Current Public School is now home to two Gaga Ball pits thanks to a donation from the Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation.When school administrators and School Council decided to enhance the school playground through fundraisers … Continue reading

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First Annual Cambrian College Pride Run

By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College is inviting the public to take part in its first annual Pride Run. The event, which features a one kilometre and a five-kilometre course to walk or run, will be held on Saturday, July … Continue reading

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Education scholarship being offered through Allied Van Lines

By Rosalind Russell – Allied Van Lines, a major moving company, is partnering with the Royal Canadian Legion organization to offer four scholarships. Lauren Roberts, the company’s Community Outreach Manager, says the Legion offers bursaries and scholarships through its site. … Continue reading

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Outstanding graduating students awarded the CSC Nouvelon Vision Scholarship

This year, the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon awards its Vision Scholarships to outstanding graduating class students who have fulfilled the requirements of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Valued at $500, the scholarship is awarded annually to two students from each … Continue reading

Blind River Community Days revitalized  

By Rosalind Russell – The final plans for the Blind River Community Days are nearly finalized with the popular event undergoing a major revamp following the pandemic. Charlyn Beneteau the Community Days Committee says their theme this year is Bringing … Continue reading

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Jabbawong Storytelling Festival set to go

By Rosalind Russell – If you love books and stories, you may want to consider the Jabbawong Storytelling Festival on Manitoulin Island. Everyone is invited to an evening with Waubgeshig on July 5th at 7 pm at the Kagawong Park … Continue reading

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Denison Mines celebrating 70th anniversary

By Rosalind Russell – Denison Mines may have shut down, but the company continues to have a vital role in the community of Elliot Lake. Denison Mines is celebrating their 70th anniversary and remains committed to the responsible operation of … Continue reading

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Espanola Lions Donation

Photo and article by Grant Lewis – BOO…BOO…Ah yes, the sound frequently heard in Massey at Hallowe’en as you walk the HAUNTED TRAIL!!!  This annual event has thrilled and of course scared young and old over the years. And all … Continue reading

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Young Massey boy to receive certificate for saving a girl’s life

By Rosalind Russell – Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers council will host a special meeting and have a special guest to acknowledge his heroic efforts in saving a young girl from drowning. Andrea Pyette of Massey says her seven-year-old daughter, Keira … Continue reading

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Food insecurity a challenge

By Rosalind Russell – Community Food Centres Canada says 8.7 million people in this country face the daily challenge of food insecurity – with 3.8 million living in poverty. The group has launched a new online tool giving communities localized … Continue reading

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