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Funding accessed for First Nation archeological sites in Blind River and Mississauga FN 

By Rosalind Russell – Mississauga First Nation has accessed funding to carry out research on historical sites on its lands and in the Blind River area.  With funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, officials say they’ll carry … Continue reading

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Wiikwemkoong prepares for August election 

By Rosalind Russell – Rachal Manitowabi, the chief of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, has a race on her hands for the leadership role.  Seven individuals including Manitowabi have put their name of the ballot for the election, which will be held … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake council provides grant for new housing development 

By Rosalind Russell – Acting on a motion from their June meeting, Elliot Lake City council has approved a recommendation for a $20,000 Community Improvement Plan Grant for a new housing development.  Manager of Economic Development, Steve Antunes, says the … Continue reading

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Local youth wins provincial recognition for volunteerism  

By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Agricultural Society is celebrating a win by one of its young members.  Adelyne Holden Patenaude of Massey is one of this month’s three youths chosen by the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies for her … Continue reading

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Former Espanola Police officer attending historic dedication in England for family member 

By Rosalind Russell – Representing his family and his police service, a former Espanola Police officer will be going to England for a historical dedication.  Ed Stortz, who is now a member of the Windsor Police, is also the grandnephew … Continue reading

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NOFCC Fifth Annual Gold Soiree set to go 

By Rosalind Russell – The fifth annual Gold Soiree hosted by the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer is set to go.  Executive Director, Dayna Caruso says the organization assists up to 400 families a year, including Espanola, Manitoulin … Continue reading

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Interest rates coming down … slightly

By Rosalind Russell – As expected, the Bank of Canada has reduced its trend-setting interest rate to four and a half per cent.     With broad price pressures continuing to ease and inflation expected to move closer to 2%, the … Continue reading

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Women walking across the province highlighting mental health care 

By Rosalind Russell – An Ontario woman will be in the Espanola/North Shore Corridor this week as part of a walk to raise awareness of mental health and the challenges involved in treatment and access to care.  Paul Beaumont says … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake unveils new columbarium 

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has completed construction of a new columbarium for its cemetery.  According to the release, the project was coordinated by the clerk’s department and Nelson Granite, which provided the craftsmanship and quality … Continue reading

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That’s a lotta of coffee, eh

By Rosalind Russell – Nearly 12.8 million dollars will help send kids to camp this year in Canada following another successful Camp Day Locally, Elliot Lake had a stellar day raising just over $9,200 with Blind River at just over … Continue reading

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