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Elliot Lake Community Economic Development open houses this Thursday
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is launching a new initiative in economic development and wants public input. According to the release, working with McSweeney and Associates McSweeney, an Ontario-based consulting firm, staff is preparing a new five-year … Continue reading
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Jill’s Walk continues to garner support
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola woman’s campaign to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society following her own diagnosis of uterine and cervical cancer continues to gain momentum. Jill Beer, a long-time teacher at Espanola High School, is being … Continue reading
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Gun control town hall draws big crowd
By Rosalind Russell – Sudbury East—Manitoulin—Nickel Belt MP Jim Belanger says over 100 law-abiding gun owners filled the Azilda Hall to voice their opposition to the Liberal government’s gun buyback program on Saturday night. He says the program is ineffective, … Continue reading
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Former Espanola Spartan finishes top five at Toronto Pro Show
By Rosalind Russell – Natalie Waples-Donohue has finished in the top five, fourth overall, in her division at the Toronto Pro Show held under the auspices of the International Federation of Body Builders. Donohue is a prominent figure in the … Continue reading
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Kenjgewin Teg and Ninaatigoons Learning launch new accredited Anishinaabemowin Certificate Programs
By Rosalind Russell – Kenjgewin Teg launched two new accredited programs focused on Anishinabe language studies (the Biidwewdamowaad Nimkiig Biidaabang Certificate (BNB) – General Stream and BNB – Teaching Stream). According to the release, the two programs have been delivered … Continue reading
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Blind River Fire Department receives grant for fighting wildfires
By Rosalind Russell – The Blind River Fire Department has received a nearly $31,000 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. The funding was used to purchase wildland fire equipment to support their emergency response efforts when … Continue reading
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Dominos with cereal boxes and all for a good cause – say what?
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake schools recently participated in a game of dominos with the Cereal Challenge where students donated a box of cereal, set up a track, played the game, and in turn, supported the Elliot Lake Food … Continue reading
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Espanola’s Caroline Ehrhardt inducted into Sudbury Sports Hall Of Fame
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Caroline Ehrhardt has been inducted into the Greater Sudbury Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of all she has accomplished through her jumping and coaching. Her former Espanola High School coach, David Gallant, says the … Continue reading
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No Duck Race this year in Espanola – longtime tradition cancelled due to insurance rules
By Rosalind Russell – Insurance requirements have led to the demise of the annual Duck Race to raise money for the North Shore Search & Rescue. According to the release, the unit’s insurance carrier will not cover the insurance for … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Sudbury DSAB constrained by housing shortages/maintenance
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Sudbury Social Services Board has taken a close look at housing throughout the two districts and finds there are still critical shortages of new homes and rising costs in maintaining the properties they already … Continue reading
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