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Espanola Hospital Auxiliary Makes $40,000 Donation to Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation to Support their Cardiac Monitoring System campaign.

Espanola ON – In a significant act of philanthropy, Espanola Hospital Auxiliary has donated $40,000 to the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation to further support its mission of delivering high-quality healthcare. The donation will be used to fund a campaign to … Continue reading →

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Kraft Hockeyville 2024 a dream come true for many

By Rosalind Russell – It was the children who enjoyed Elliot Lake is Kraft Hockeyville 2024 the most if the celebrations are any indication. Elliot Lake’s own little warrior, Elijah Hennessey, was happily surprised with the NHL committee bringing the … Continue reading →

Former Speaker, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Brown remembered

By Rosalind Russell – A funeral service was held for the former Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Brown last week. Elected in 1987 as a Liberal, Brown held the riding until 2011 when he was defeated by then NDP and current independent … Continue reading →

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ÉSC Renaissance and Jeunesse-Nord students celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day

Despite the rain, students and staff at various French schools throughout the district took part in several events to mark Franco-Ontarian Day. On Wednesday, dozens of students and staff at École secondaire catholique Renaissance took part in a flag-raising at Espanola Municipal … Continue reading →

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It’s hereee … Kraft Hockeyville 2024 Weekend

A large turnout for the Kraft Hockeyville 2024 celebration in Elliot Lake is expected later today. Parking at Collins Hall for the Community Celebration will be limited. If you plan to drive, please feel free to consider alternative parking arrangements. … Continue reading →

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Laurentian University mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Symposium 

Laurentian University is hosting a symposium on Monday to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. According to the release, starting at 9 am, community members will gather in the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre Round Room to listen to several … Continue reading →

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Fire considered suspicious at vacant Elliot Lake school

Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas says the fire department has yet to determine the cause of the fire that resulted in the destruction of the former Roman Avenue School but has deemed the blaze as suspicious in nature. He says it … Continue reading →

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Espanola Elks unveil honour wall

By Rosalind Russell – Over 100 people attended the unveiling of the Espanola Elks Honour Wall last night. The wall marks the contributions of supporters and businesses as well as former and present members of the Elks and the former … Continue reading →

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Vacant school sustains heavy fire damage

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Fire Department is continuing its investigation into a fire that destroyed a vacant school in the city. Fire Chief John Thomas says the Elliot Lake Fire Department received a call shortly after 10:00 … Continue reading →

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Franco-Ontarian Day being celebrated today

By Rosalind Russell – It is Franco-Ontarian Day and French schools across the Manitoulin, Sudbury and Algoma districts are hosting various in-school events including raising the iconic green and white flag. September 25th,1975 was the first time the Franco-Ontarian flag … Continue reading →

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