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City of Elliot hires new Public Works director
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has hired a new Public Works director for the city. According to the release, Derek Young from Pelham will be joining the team as the new Director of Public Works, effective … Continue reading
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Great Lakes Fisheries Commission updates lampricide program in the Mississagi River
By Rosalind Russell – The Great Lakes Fisheries Commission has wrapped its lampricide program in the Mississagi River near Blind River. According to the release, the Mississauga First Nation was notified that the river system is home to over three … Continue reading
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Espanola’s Junior Miss prepping for national competition
By Rosalind Russell – Junior Miss Espanola is prepping for Regional Canada Pageants nationals and has kept busy over the year raising funds for charity and expanding her portfolio. According to her mother, Rebekah Lindsay, over the last year, ten-year-old … Continue reading
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Swimmer safety a priority for lodge owner and local cottagers in Espanola Bay
By Rosalind Russell – A lodge owner and local cottagers in the vicinity of Espanola Bay are raising concerns about a possible expansion of docks, trail and parking lot adjacent to the swimming area. Portage Resort owner Cathy Lepine says … Continue reading
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Espanola Annual Overdose Drug Awareness campaign now led by RAAM program
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre recently held a flag-raising last week at the municipal office to mark August as International Drug Overdose Month. According to the release, the former organizers, Linda Collins and Rosalind … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake’s Tyrina Cyr competing at national Special Olympics games
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Special Olympian, 27-year-old Tyrina Cyr, is out on the track prepping for national games, which take place later this month. The long-time athlete qualified for the Ontario team following competitions held in North Bay … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Area Rod and Gun Club looking at new property
By Rosalind Russell – Property in Spanish is up for sale, and the Elliot Lake Area Rod and Gun Club is taking a look. Club enthusiast Bill McNutt says the property will be presented as a potential new site for … Continue reading
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Meals on Wheels expansion doubles capacity in Blind River Area
By Rosalind Russell – Residents in Blind River who rely on meal services now have greater access to support thanks to an expansion of the Meals on Wheels program. Services Manager Sarah Bell says that in partnership with North Shore … Continue reading
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Planned power outage in Elliot Lake area this Sunday
By Rosalind Russell – There is a planned power outage this Sunday in the Elliot Lake area. According to Hydro One, the utility will be installing a new conductor on a new distribution line as well as conducting maintenance on … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Transport founder and Order of Canada recipient passes away
By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay’s Douglas Smith has passed away. Smith bought a small trucking company back in 1960, which he renamed Manitoulin Transport and grew it into one of the largest and most respected freight companies in Canada. … Continue reading
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