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Espanola Domtar Mill set to close its doors 

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Pulp and Paper Domtar Mill will enter the final stage of idling tomorrow.  According to union officials, the pulp mill ceased production back in October and the work has focused on preparing for the … Continue reading

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Moose FM Christmas Toy Drive Radiothon for the Salvation Army  

By Rosalind Russell – The Salvation Army is hoping the public will open their hearts and their wallets to helping them out once again in the Annual Moose FM Christmas Toy Drive Radiothon in Elliot Lake.  Salvation Army Major Darlene … Continue reading

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Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre receives award 

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre has received a national award of excellence.  According to the release, the Environmental Services team was presented the 2023 Canadian Healthcare Housekeeper Association Frontline Award of Excellence.  The award is presented … Continue reading

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Martell hosting presentation updating McIntyre Powder on anniversary 

By Rosalind Russell – The public is being invited to a presentation on McIntyre Powder and its impact on Northern Ontario miners this week marking the 80th anniversary of its first use.  Janice Martell, the woman behind the McIntyre Powder Project, says the … Continue reading

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Bittersweet entourage to remember long-time employees

By Rosalind Russell – T. Bell Transport, drivers and their rigs met this weekend to pay honour to two late long-time employees. The truckers drove their rigs through the North Shore Corridor including Massey, Webbwood, Espanola and Nairn to honour … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake council approves multi-million retrofit of Hillside Drive North

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council unanimously voted in favour of Denis Gratton Construction Ltd. as the successful bidder for the project to retrofit Hillside Drive North. Council also agreed that Tulloch Engineering will be engaged under the City’s … Continue reading

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Espanola Lions Christmas Party

By Grant Lewis – The place was packed for the Lions Christmas party at the Complex!!! And we mean really packed!!! Almost 700 hot dogs, two huge cakes were served. Kids skated with the Paper Kings (who won their away … Continue reading

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Pedestrian light now activated in Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – There is another traffic light in Espanola, this time set up for pedestrians. Town Clerk Joseph Burke says the new pedestrian light has been set up at the intersection of Highway Six/Centre Street and the Queensway … Continue reading

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47th Espanola Elks Hamper Fundraiser assists family

By Rosalind Russell – The 47th Annual Espanola Elks Hamper fundraiser in partnership with The Moose 99.3FM was a big success to provide hampers featuring a complete Christmas dinner to those in need in the North Shore Corridor. Fundraiser chair … Continue reading

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Hillside Drive North project up for discussion at Elliot Lake Council

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council will be considering expending millions of dollars on reconstruction of a major byway in the city, Hillside Drive North, at its regular council tonight. Public Works Acting Director Bill Goulding will be recommending … Continue reading

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