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Great Lakes Cruising Club celebrating 60th anniversary
By Rosalind Russell – A long-time organization is celebrating its 60th anniversary on, and off, the big water in just over a week’s time.The Great Lakes Cruising Club is celebrating the milestone with a rendezvous being hosted by and at … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Food Bank needs more items
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Food Bank has put out a call for more necessities.According to the release, the facility is maintaining the food shelves, but are nearly out of hair shampoo and bar soap.They also have little … Continue reading
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Attack impacts community
By Rosalind Russell – An attack that left an 8-year-old with life-threatening injuries has deeply affected the community of Quadeville in southeastern Ontario.A 17-year-old is facing charges of attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon in connection with last … Continue reading
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Last opportunity to vocalize opposition to tailing transfer
By Rosalind Russell – Nairn & Hyman Township is hosting another open house to provide the public with the latest updates about the disposal of tailings at Agnew Lake. CAO clerk treasurer, Belinda Ketchabaw, says the meeting will focus on … Continue reading
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Espanola artist donates original art to the Town
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola artist, Penny Bois, turned over Perspective, a graphite and pastel on paper original work, to the Town of Espanola yesterday. At the unveiling, Espanola Manager of Community and Recreation, Bailey Bouwmeester, extended thanks to Bois … Continue reading
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New Integrity Commissioner for Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council unanimously approved a motion to hire a new Integrity Commissioner on the advice of their previous one. Town CAO Clerk Joseph Burke says their former IC, Robert Swayze, had informed the town some time … Continue reading
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Wikwemikong Police program shows real results in reducing repeat offences
By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is seeing results from a new program aimed at reducing repeat offences and improving compliance with court conditions. Chief of Police Ron Gignac says the Offender Management Apprehension Program launched in … Continue reading
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Volunteers sought to support Camp Day 2025
By Rosalind Russell – Volunteers are more than welcome to come out and donate some time to Camp Day 2025. Volunteers are needed on the drive-thru or greeting guests at local franchises, including Blind River, Elliot Lake, Espanola, McKerrow and … Continue reading
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Blind River’s Community Days kicks off tomorrow
By Rosalind Russell – One of Blind River’s most popular festivals, Community Days, kicks off tomorrow. The four-day festival kicks off with the annual Teddy Bear Picnic for the kids from 11 am to 2 pm at the Timber Village … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Kid’s Bike Rodeo date changed to July 16
By Rosalind Russell – Children in Elliot Lakes, aged 5-12 years old, will be able to put their essential bike-handling and traffic skills to the test with an upcoming bike rodeo. According to the release from city hall, Algoma Public … Continue reading
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