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Former mayor/beloved teacher walking for cancer research
By Rosalind Russell – A well-known Espanola woman, who has served as a former mayor and is a beloved teacher at Espanola High School, has taken on a unique challenge in her fight against cancer. Jill Beer told Moose FM … Continue reading
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New venue found for Potentia Massey Solar Project open houses
By Rosalind Russell – The Potentia Massey Solar Project has found a new venue with the addition of two more public sessions. According to Potentia, the sessions will now be held at the Massey Fire Hall at 200 Imperial Street … Continue reading
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Fire in Blind River – firefighter in serious but stable condition
By Rosalind Russell – A firefighter with the Blind River Fire Department is in serious but stable condition following a structural fire. Fire Chief Ryan Belair says around 4:40 am yesterday morning, the department responded to a fire at 15 … Continue reading
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Decoration Day held under sunny skies on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Thanks to several veterans, the crosses were back for the Decoration Day observance held yesterday at the Manitoulin Island Cenotaph. According to long-time veteran Roy Eaton, the crosses represent the 129 Manitoulin veterans who died in … Continue reading
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Wikwemikong Tribal Police communications director honoured with provincial award
By Rosalind Russell – Wikwemikong Tribal Police Chief, Ron Gignac, was honoured as Officer of the Year by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. The association also honoured the police service’s communication director, Jackie White, as the recipient of … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake one of Jays Care recipients for 2026
By Rosalind Russell – The Jays Care Foundation has chosen Elliot Lake as one of its recipients for supportive funding for 2026. The foundation is distributing $2.6 million in infrastructure funding to 22 communities as part of the Field of … Continue reading
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Total fire bans in several municipalities across local districts
By Rosalind Russell – Several municipalities in the Algoma, Manitoulin, and Sudbury districts have put total fire bans in place over the last couple of days due to the hot, dry weather and the conditions in the bush. A Total … Continue reading
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Decoration Day this weekend on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Decoration Day will be held this weekend on Manitoulin Island. Legion members, families, and supporters will gather for the annual Decoration Day on Manitoulin Island this Sunday, June 7. There will be the laying of wreaths … Continue reading
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