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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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Reward being offered for missing Manitoulin Island woman
By Rosalind Russell – A $50,000 reward for information is being offered as search efforts continue for a Manitoulin Island woman by the United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Police Service Commission and the Manitoulin Detachment OPP The Ontario government … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council approves expenditures for ongoing arena rehabilitation
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Council held a special meeting last night for an update on the Rogers Arena and its repairs. Special Projects Manager Bill Goulding says Timber Restoration Services is asking for $118,000 for ongoing roof work, … Continue reading
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Huron Shores to swear in new mayor in two weeks
By Rosalind Russell – Huron Shores Township will have a new mayor soon. On Wednesday night, council held a special meeting to appoint Jane Armstrong, the sitting councillor for Ward 3 and 4, as mayor. The seat was vacated on … Continue reading
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Local turtle defenders win 2024 Eugene Rogers Environmental Award
By Rosalind Russell – Three local environmentalists have received a prestigious award for their work in protecting turtles along the North Shore Corridor. Jenifer Brousseau, and Rhonda and Tom Kirby, received the 2024 Eugene Rogers Environmental Award for inspiring leadership … Continue reading
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NDP selects a candidate for Algoma-Manitoulin Riding tonight/Niganobe running as the Liberal candidate/Mantha as independent
By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma-Manitoulin Ontario NDP Riding Association will host its Candidate Nomination Meeting this evening via Zoom. According to the release, the nomination meeting for our riding will be held this evening, on Thursday, January 30th at … Continue reading
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