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Officer receiving Lifetime Achievement Award
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity has announced that Sgt. Darrell Mandamin of the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service will receive the Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award later this month. Sergeant Mandamin, who began his policing career in … Continue reading
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Drowning on Vermilion River
By Rosalind Russell – There was a drowning on the Vermilion River this past weekend. Sarah Kaelas with the Greater Sudbury Police says on Saturday, (August 9th), officers were dispatched to the Vermilion River near Vermilion Falls in relation to … Continue reading
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Ontario investing $7.7 Million to support Indian Residential School Survivors
By Rosalind Russell – The provincial government is investing $7.7 million to support Indian Residential School Survivors. Applications are now open for communities and organizations that provide supports to survivors and their families impacted by burial investigations. Eligible communities and … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Island mourns the passing of premier artist Ivan Wheale
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Island’s premier artist Ivan Wheale has passed away. Wheale, an internationally renowned artist, who has works featured around the world, including Windsor Castle and government buildings in Canada, passed away early Saturday morning. He was … Continue reading
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Saying goodbye to Elijah
By Rosalind Russell – Around 200 people took part in the Celebration of Life for Elliot Lake’s Little Warrior on Saturday. Elijah Hennessey passed away just over a week ago following a cardiac arrest at Toronto’s Sick Kids Hospital. The … Continue reading
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Unwelcome news on repairs at Rogers Arena in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – It is not likely the best news that Elliot Lake council will receive at tonight’s meeting, but slow and steady is the approach to repairs to Rogers Arena. A report will be presented to the council … Continue reading
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Demolition of vacant hospital in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – An application to demolish a vacant hospital is under review by the City of Greater Sudbury. According to Mayor Paul Lefebvre, he had called on property owner, Panoramic Properties, to take immediate action on the building … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake seeking civic award nominations
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is looking for nominees for their annual civic award. Since 1971, the City has recognized volunteers who have improved the quality of life and freely contribute their time to the betterment … Continue reading
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Economic and energy corridor
By Rosalind Russell – The province is joining Alberta and Saskatchewan in looking to explore how best to establish a new East-West economic and energy corridor. A request for proposals has been issued by the Ontario government for a … Continue reading
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Rogers Arena Update – interior repairs temporarily halted, foundation work continues
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has temporarily halted the interior work to Rogers Arena until the foundation work is completed. At last week’s (July 28th) council meeting, city staff provided an update on the Rogers Arena … Continue reading
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