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Former Elliot Lake presented with Ontario Citizenship medal
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario celebrated 11 volunteers by honouring them with the 2023 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship including a Sudbury woman with close ties to Elliot Lake. Janice Hobbs Martel received the medal yesterday for the McIntyre Powder … Continue reading
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2025 Banner Contest underway in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is moving forward on plans to celebrate the municipality’s 70th anniversary with a banner contest. The city is looking for artists of all ages to enter their designs for the downtown … Continue reading
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Carney gets Liberal nod, set to become next PM
By Rosalind Russell – Former central banker Mark Carney is set to become Canada’s next prime minister after the Liberal Party selected him as its new leader. Carney is expected to be sworn in by the Governor General within days … Continue reading
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Greening project embraced by all municipalities in LaCloche Region
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School is a winning eco-school and is introducing another initiative this Spring in partnership with all the municipalities in the LaCloche Region. Staff liaison, teacher Jayson Stewart says Espanola High has spearheaded the LaCloche … Continue reading
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Blind River scores big win with outdoor rink
By Rosalind Russell – Blind River is one of three municipalities recognized for their work to keep hockey thriving in the area. The Canadian Adult Recreational Hockey Association has awarded the Blind River Bud McIver Outdoor Rink the top prize … Continue reading
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No amalgamation discussions taking place: Huron Shores and Thessalon
By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores is putting rumours to rest about a possible amalgamation with the Town of Thessalon. Huron Shores council has released a public statement stating there are no plans to amalgamate. Council states … Continue reading
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Rise in drug poisonings in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts is warning of a rise in drug poisonings and unexpected reactions to substances in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. According to the release, the cause of the increase is unknown, but … Continue reading
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Rocking the ice and snow in a great way
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School has been rocking it on ice and snow. The Spartan Girls Curling Team and the Alpine Skiing Team brought home NSSSA banners as champions late last month. The Boys team also won, winning … Continue reading
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International Women’s Day is this Sunday – gathering today
By Rosalind Russell – International Women’s Day is this weekend, and a local group is hosting a gathering today in Whitefish River First Nation. Mnidoo Mnising, the local coalition against domestic violence is hosting a gathering at the local community … Continue reading
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Anishinabek Nation engages with U.S. policymakers on Great Lakes
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige is in Washington, D.C., this week to participate in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual Great Lakes Day. She joins native and nonnative leaders advocating for the environmental health and … Continue reading
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