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A very successful day!

By Grant Lewis – Once again Espanola has gathered to support a wonderful cause….Pompe Research. Five years ago, I’m sure very few OF US knew what Pompe disease was. Now, however, thanks to the McKechnie family, Kelsey Alex and Iris … Continue reading →

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Community Living needs a new van!

By Grant Lewis – Community living needs a new van and how! Word is the old van sometimes is slightly  temperamental to say the least. A new van is desperately needed to transport C.L.E. clients to appointments,for  trips, and other … Continue reading →

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Registration for Timberwolves is tonight

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Timberwolves are hosting registrations tonight at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex for the new Challenger Baseball team Joseph Dixon says Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program for children and youth aged five to … Continue reading →

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Nairn & Hyman Township looking for interested individuals for council

By Rosalind Russell – A vacancy exists on the Township of Nairn and Hyman Council for one councillor position following the resignation of Guy Despatie in mid-February. CAO Belinda Ketchabaw says at this week’s council meeting, Council passed a resolution … Continue reading →

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Rogers Arena work continues

By Rosalind Russell – As the winter season comes to an end and work on the Rogers Arena resumes the City of Elliot Lake is providing an update as well as next steps going forward. According to the release, the … Continue reading →

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Espanola Minor Soccer looking for volunteers

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Minor Soccer is looking for volunteers including individuals to sit on the new executive. They need to fill the vacancies that result as players age out and their parents complete their time volunteering. Young players … Continue reading →

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Turning off the lights … maybe

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario is moving ahead with a 25 per cent surcharge on energy heading south of the border. Premier Doug Ford says it’s time for the chaos and uncertainty around tariffs to end. He says new market … Continue reading →

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 Former Elliot Lake presented with Ontario Citizenship medal

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario celebrated 11 volunteers by honouring them with the 2023 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship including a Sudbury woman with close ties to Elliot Lake. Janice Hobbs Martel received the medal yesterday for the McIntyre Powder … Continue reading →

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2025 Banner Contest underway in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is moving forward on plans to celebrate the municipality’s 70th anniversary with a banner contest. The city is looking for artists of all ages to enter their designs for the downtown … Continue reading →

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Carney gets Liberal nod, set to become next PM

By Rosalind Russell – Former central banker Mark Carney is set to become Canada’s next prime minister after the Liberal Party selected him as its new leader. Carney is expected to be sworn in by the Governor General within days … Continue reading →

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