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Challenge issued for former players in support of Centennial Arena

By Rosalind Russell – In honour of long-time coach and their Dad, Elmer Aelicks, his family are putting out a challenge to all past players that were coached by him.   The challenge has its official launch today with the family … Continue reading →

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GSPS remains committed to investigating the disappearance of Meagan Pilon

By Rosalind Russell – The search for what happened to a missing teen over a decade ago continues. Greater Sudbury Police Service communication supervisor, Kaitlyn Dunn, says this week will mark 11 years since Meagan Pilon was reported missing.   Her … Continue reading →

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Guts, glory … whoops

By Rosalind Russell – Nearly 160-thousand Dodge Ram 1500s in Canada have been recalled due to a software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system that can increase the risk of a crash. Officials from Chrysler parent company Stellantis says world-wide, … Continue reading →

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September 12: Rainbow Schools Wear Pink on Stand Up Against Bullying Day

Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink on Thursday, September 12, 2024 as Rainbow District School Board marks an important back-to-school tradition. “For 17 years, we have recognized Stand Up Against Bullying Day at the start of each … Continue reading →

Fire in Webbwood, no fatalities, six families affected

By Rosalind Russell – Up to six families have been affected by a fire at a multi-use complex in Webbwood. Tiffany Goodchild with the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township Fire Department says last Friday night around 11:30 pm, the fire department, assisted … Continue reading →

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Flags lowered in remembrance of former Espanola Mayor Ron Piche passes away

By Rosalind Russell – Flags were lowered to half-mast at all municipal facilities on September 4th, in honour of former Espanola Mayor Ron Piche who has passed away.  A long-time resident of Espanola, Piche served Espanola as Mayor from 2014 … Continue reading →

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Three CCCs welcomed to local area – will work in four communities

By Rosalind Russell – Last week, Elliot Lake and its surrounding communities rolled out the red carpet to welcome three Northern Ontario School of Medicine University students; Tiana Bressan, Tess Dufour, and Rosemary Rankin.  The third-year medical students are beginning … Continue reading →

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Take Back the Night set for Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – The Counselling Centre of East Algoma in partnership with Maplegate House for Women will be hosting the Take Back the Night gathering in Elliot Lake later this month. The partners will be hosting the event on … Continue reading →

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NOJHL announces 2024 Showcase schedule

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League has released the game schedule for its upcoming 2004 Showcase, which goes October 1-2 at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex in Sudbury. Commissioner Robert Mazzuca says the two-day event … Continue reading →

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Drinking water advisory lifted for Little Current

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Thursday, September 5, 2024, for residents of Little Current. Public Health issued the drinking water advisory because of a temporary loss of pressure in the municipal … Continue reading →

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