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Cutler Acid Plant Remediation Project continues decades following closure

By Rosalind Russell – Serpent River First Nation is continuing its remediation efforts for the Cutler Acid Plant Site, which opened in 1955 to produce sulphuric acid for the uranium mines in Elliot Lake. The plant shut down in 1963, … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Health Centre launches fundraising campaign for smart infusion pumps

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre is launching a fundraising campaign to acquire advanced smart infusion pumps, medical devices designed to improve the accuracy and safety of medication delivery.   President and CEO Paula Fields says the hospital wants … Continue reading

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Annual “Give to Win” fundraiser underway to assist food bank

By Rosalind Russell – The annual ‘Give to Win’ fundraiser for the Blind River Emergency Food Bank is underway. Blind River Home Hardware has sponsored two tables of prizes including a sportsman’s package and a kitchen package with two tickets … Continue reading

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New Neighbourhood Watch Model Could Increase Safety And SecurityIn Rural Areas

By Bill McKenna – Constable Berkly Parisien has just been appointed Community Services Officer for the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers by the Ontario Provincial Police. She will be working with the River Road Neighbourhood Watch leadership team to implement a … Continue reading

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Christmas Radiothon 2024 brings hospital foundation to the $100,000 mark

By Rosalind Russell – The annual Moose 99.3 FM 10th Annual Christmas Radiothon has brought the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation to the $100,000 mark. The radiothon was held last Friday to help raise the $400,000 needed for a new cardiac … Continue reading

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Lions and supporters help Santa wrap it up …

By Rosalind Russell – Santa’s Helpers: Santa does need some help at times, and Espanola has some of the best “Santa Helpers” around. The Agnes Michon Lions Toy Drive is in full swing, and here is how you can help. … Continue reading

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Espanola Masters Bonspiel title goes to Sudbury

By Rosalind Russell – The Annual Espanola Masters Bonspiel, hosted by the Espanola Curling Club, has gone to a Sudbury rink this year. The annual event features teams from across the North and is considered one of the most popular … Continue reading

Work on newly named Roger’s Arena continues in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – Despite the winter weather, the work is continuing at the newly named Roger’s Arena in Elliot Lake. According to the news release, despite the winter weather arriving in Elliot Lake, crews continue to move forward with … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake doctors acknowledged by Ontario College of Family Physicians

By Rosalind Russell – Today is a special day in Elliot Lake acknowledging four doctors for their patient service and treatment. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha will be recognizing Doctors Timothy De Bortoli, Catherine Groh, Andrew Purzner and Barry Wannan at … Continue reading

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Funding for First Nation preservation

By Rosalind Russell – Parks Canada is providing funding for the preservation of a local First Nation site. Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, and Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, announced $177,000 in … Continue reading

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