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Elliot Lake Fishing Derby attracts nearly two hundred fishers, but no fish
By Rosalind Russell – One of the area’s largest fish derbies attracted nearly 200 anglers, but no fish. On Saturday, 182 people took part in the Elliot Lake Fishing Derby, but not one fish was caught during the three-hour event. … Continue reading
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Bridge in Huron Shores reopens with load restriction
By Rosalind Russell – The Dean Lake Bridge has reopened but has a load restriction in place. The Township of Huron Shores says the bridge that crosses the Mississagi River just east of Iron Bridge re-opened on Thursday with a … Continue reading
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Numbers are in – I.M Rare and Aware Skate-A-Thon
By Rosalind Russell – This year’s Fourth Annual I.M Rare and Aware Skate-A-Thon in Espanola was a huge success, with over $53,000 raised. Alex and Kelsey McKechnie’s daughter, Iris Mae, has Pompe Disease, a genetic condition in which a complex sugar … Continue reading
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New piece of equipment arrives for Elliot Lake Firefighters
By Rosalind Russell – An important piece of equipment has arrived for Elliot Lake Firefighters. Fire Chief John Thomas says the department received a 2024-25 Fire Protection Grant from the Solicitor General of Ontario, and the $8,230 went towards the … Continue reading
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Government of Canada investing $386,174 in support for the regional agri-food industry
By Rosalind Russell – FedNor has invested $386,174 to support Collège Boréal and its work to strengthen the agri-food industry in Northern Ontario. According to the release, the funds will help the college support new and emerging agri-food businesses and organizations … Continue reading
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Espanola and Sault Ste. Marie students explore Portugal
By Rosalind Russell – Some Espanola students are currently on a trip of a lifetime in Portugal. A group of students from École secondaire catholique La Renaissance in Espanola and École secondaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault in Sault Ste. Marie, are spending their … Continue reading
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New Project offers Early Developmental Screening to Parents & Caregivers
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health is introducing a new early childhood screening project in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma Child and Family Network. Nurturing Algoma focuses on early childhood screening and data collection as a … Continue reading
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Theft at local club in Blind River
By Rosalind Russell – The OPP is looking for help with a recent break-in at the Blind River Cross Country Ski Club. Sometime between Sunday to Wednesday of this week, someone broke into the garage at the club. Officials say … Continue reading
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Interest rate cut
By Rosalind Russell – An escalating trade war has prompted the Bank of Canada to cut its key interest rate for the seventh time in a row.The BOC announced Wednesday morning that it’s cutting the rate by a quarter point … Continue reading
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A very successful day!
By Grant Lewis – Once again Espanola has gathered to support a wonderful cause….Pompe Research. Five years ago, I’m sure very few OF US knew what Pompe disease was. Now, however, thanks to the McKechnie family, Kelsey Alex and Iris … Continue reading
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