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Structural mitigation funds put in place for Centennial Arena

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given their approval to spend some funds on structure mitigation efforts at the Centennial Arena. Acting Director of Public Works, Bill Goulding, says the company, Wood Research and Design, will be coming … Continue reading

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Emergency notification app coming to Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has officially put into place a mass notification system for emergencies to alert the citizens of Espanola and the surrounding area. Town Clerk Joseph Burke says the town has signed an agreement … Continue reading

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Espanola council gives a go to two separate residential projects; one geared to low income, the second to long-term care

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Council has given its approval to two separate rezoning bylaws for two different residential projects on the Queensway Avenue. The town gave the Manitoulin Sudbury District Services Board approval for a 10 unit one-storey apartment … Continue reading

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New joint school approved for Blind River

By Rosalind Russell – A new $50.5-million school will be built in Blind River with the Ontario government giving the Algoma District School Board and Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord approval to award the tender for the project. Last Friday, … Continue reading

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Mount Dufour lease agreement put into place

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has been working with the Mount Dufour Ski Club organization for quite a while, but without the normal paperwork. Director of Finance and Treasurer, Amy Sonnenburg informed council at a special … Continue reading

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Ontario unveils new monument in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Mantha says he is proud to acknowledge the work done by Queen Elizabeth the Second during her long reign. He says the Ontario government unveiled a new monument to the Her Late Majesty … Continue reading

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CSC Nouvelon elects its President and Vice-President for 2023-2024

  During its inaugural board meeting on November 22, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon school trustees re-elected Ms. Suzanne Salituri as President for the 2023-2024 school year. Ms. Louise Essiembre will serve as Vice-President for the same term.    “I take … Continue reading

Road painting done; walkway expected to be activated in Espanola soon

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s new section of Highway Six-Centre is now complete except for one important addition. Town Clerk Joseph Burke says the walkway and lights at Tim Horton’s are expected to be activated soon. He says the lights … Continue reading

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The HSCDSB acclaims Gary Trembinski as Chairperson and elects John Bruno as Vice-Chairperson

By Rosalind Russell – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has elected its leadership for another term. Gary Trembinski was acclaimed as the chairperson, while John Bruno was elected as the Vice-Chairperson. Trembinski says he has gained valuable experience in … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake senior project chosen for 100 Elliot Lakers Who Care Campaign

By Rosalind Russell – The 100 Elliot Lakers Who Care campaign, led by the local Rotary Club, has chosen its project for this year, a project for seniors. Rotary club president, Shawn Heard, says so far $8,300 has been raised, … Continue reading

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