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Espanola council approves the purchase of two loaders
By Rosalind Russell – Expect to see two new loaders on Espanola roads soon. Council will be spending over $635,000 plus tax for the machines from Equipment Sales and Services Limited. Lenny St. Michel, Assistant Superintendent of Espanola Public Works, … Continue reading
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Flooding warnings issued across all three districts – causes road closures on Manitoulin Island and the North Shore Corridor
By Rosalind Russell – The Ministry of Natural Resources in the Algoma, Manitoulin and Sudbury districts has put out flood warnings as the snow melt and heavy rain over the last 48 hours has caused road closures including on Manitoulin … Continue reading
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Mindemoya Hospital issues flood alert – Code Grey
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Health Centre is currently managing a flood-related infrastructure issue at the Mindemoya site that has impacted water and sewer services. According to the release, the hospital began operating under a Code Grey (Infrastructure) yesterday morning … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Fire Chief recognized by upper government for decades of service
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Mayor Andrew Wannan opened Monday night’s council meeting with special recognition of one of the city’s long-time employees – Fire Chief John Thomas. Thomas was surprised when Mayor Wannan announced it was his great honour … Continue reading
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Algoma Public Health presents its Toxic Drugs in Algoma report
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health presented its Toxic Drugs in Algoma report to Elliot Lake council, which outlines how to move forward in partnership with the Elliot Lake Drug Strategy Committee and other initiatives. The report was compiled … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake to develop economic strategy and diversification for the local airport
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has accepted a review of the Elliot Lake Airport and will consider ways to improve its economic viability. It was done by Explorer, a consulting firm, which council directed last October to complete … Continue reading
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Drinking water advisory issued for residents of the Village of Mindemoya
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of the Village of Mindemoya. A drinking water advisory means that people who take their water from the municipal system should NOT use it for drinking; … Continue reading
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Judge approves $10M settlement in Elliot Lake mall collapse lawsuit
By Rosalind Russell – A judge has approved a $10 million settlement following the collapse of the Algo Mall in Elliot Lake on June 23, 2012. Last Friday afternoon, Justice Benjamin Glustien stated he will be approving the settlement, following … Continue reading
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