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Supports for food banks in Elliot Lake and Espanola 

By Rosalind Russell – Local area food banks have received some much-needed support from their respective communities.  Earlier this week, the Elliot Lake Royal Canadian Legion Branch 561 donated $2,000 from their bingo proceeds to The Elliot Lake Food Bank.   … Continue reading

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Massey Agricultural Society introduces seed program in schools 

By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Agricultural Society has been busy over the last few weeks working with schools throughout the area as part of their seed program.  This year, the society has been working hard to bring new youth … Continue reading

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UCCM Police hosting virtual sessions dealing with elder abuse 

By Rosalind Russell – The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Police Association is hosting two virtual sessions for the public to learn more about elder abuse.  The sessions will help the public define what elder abuse is, recognizing when … Continue reading

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Espanola woman representing LaCloche Foothills at national women empowerment competition

An Espanola woman is representing the LaCloche Foothills Region at a national women’s empowerment competition. Rosalind Russell, who is known as the morning host and regional news anchor for Moose 99/3FM-Espanola is representing the region, which includes the Town of … Continue reading

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Sables-Spanish Rivers Township changes plans for renaming arena

By Rosalind Russell – Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has decided not to rename the arena in memory of a past mayor. The late Maurice Cazabon passed away earlier this year and a motion was put on the table to consider renaming … Continue reading

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Spring flushing program underway in Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has started its Spring flushing program. Superintendent of Public Works, Dave Parker, says flushing all water mains and fire hydrants started yesterday and will be carried out over the next two weeks. … Continue reading

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Collins Hall Youth all sports nights

By Rosalind Russell – Calling all parents and kids! Registration is now open for this summer’s Youth All Sports Night Program at Collins Hall. Teams will go head-to-head for five weeks playing a different sport each Friday. Teams will earn … Continue reading

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Long-time fire chief receiving Governor General’s Award

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of the North Shore will be having a presentation tomorrow evening to honour their long-time fire chief being presented on behalf of the Governor General’s office. Mayor Tony Moor says he pleased to be … Continue reading

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Throw for the Cure assist with cancer care and research 

By Rosalind Russell – The Tenth anniversary of the Throw for the Cure had some great results once again this year.  Shelly Michon, the founder of the event, says the Webbwood Eagles hall was a busy place this past Saturday … Continue reading

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Major donation to Centennial Arena

By Rosalind Russell – Many Elliot Lake groups have come together to launch the Centennial Arena Fundraising effort.  The group includes the city, along with minor hockey, the skating club, Rotary and ELNOS.  The goal is to raise $500,000 to … Continue reading

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