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All-Candidates debate for local area being held on Manitoulin
By Rosalind Russell – An All-Candidates debate for the provincial election is being held on Manitoulin Island next week. The Manitoulin Expositor is hosting the debate on Wednesday, February 12th at the Freshwater Community Church in Mindemoya (behind the grocery … Continue reading
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Indigenous Lands Symposium 2025 underway
By Rosalind Russell – A four-day conference, the Indigenous Lands Symposium 2025, focusing on forestry got underway in Sault Ste. Marie yesterday. Shah Mohamed, the senior project manager with the organizer Wahkohtowin (Mee-yo wah-KOH-toh-win) Development, says there are over 280 … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Food Bank releases new numbers
By Rosalind Russell – It is February and the Elliot Lake Food Bank annual statement shows a marked increase in assistance, which means it needs ongoing support to fill the shelves. According to the release, they appreciate the work done … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Firefighters acknowledged by Feed Ontario for their work with the food bank
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Firefighters are being praised by the local food bank and Feed Ontario for their diligence in supporting the Elliot Lake Emergency Food Bank. The Feed Ontario network has named the contingent of volunteers as … Continue reading
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Nominations open for Blind River 2025 Senior of the Year
By Rosalind Russell – Nominations are now open for the 2025 Blind River Senior of the year. According to the release, nominees must be a resident of Blind River, at least 65 years of age and has been active within … Continue reading
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The 100th Anniversary Baxter Cup is a go this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – The two clubs will host the 100th Anniversary Baxter Cup, a friendly rivalry between Little Current and Espanola curlers, this weekend. On Friday, February 7th it will open in Little Current and the next day, February … Continue reading
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Timeriski ready to run race on two key issues – highways and health care
By Rosalind Russell – New Democrats in Algoma–Manitoulin nominated David Timeriski of Elliot Lake to be their candidate for the provincial election last Thursday. Timeriski is a long-time resident who has served his community as a Volunteer Firefighter and Paramedic … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake looking for serious swimmers
By Rosalind Russell – The newly formed Elliot Lake Masters Swim Club is looking for members and you do not have to reside in the city to sign up.If you’ve had previous competitive swimming experience and are looking to get … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake pays homage to long-time popular artist and volunteer
By Rosalind Russell – A retrospective of a long-time popular Elliot Lake artist and volunteer has been set up in remembrance of Linda Finn. Finn passed away on her 80th birthday on January 28th after a year-long battle with ALS. ARIEL, the … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake man selected as NDP candidate for Algoma-Manitoulin
By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma Manitoulin NDP Riding Association has selected David Timeriski of Elliot as their candidate for the riding. A Zoom meeting was headed up by the association last night. Officials say David spent 25 years as … Continue reading
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