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Elliot Lake lawyer being appointed to Order of Canada
By Rosalind Russell – An Elliot Lake lawyer who was instrumental in changing the law and the recognition of the 2SLGBTQI+ community will be receiving the Order of Canada. Roy Douglas (Doug) Elliott will be travelling to Ottawa’s Rideau Hall … Continue reading
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Blind River renames outdoor rink for local professional hockey player
By Rosalind Russell – Blind River has renamed their outdoor rink after a local professional hockey player. Don and Glen ‘Bud’ MacIver are well known as the fathers of hockey in Blind River. Mayor Sally Hagman says that in 1948, … Continue reading
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Ontario investing over $75 million to extend the lifespan of dams across the province
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing over $75 million to rehabilitate 10 dams across the province to keep people and communities safe including two in Espanola and on in the Township of Huron Shores. Graydon Smith, Minister … Continue reading
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Rainbow secondary schools host Information Nights for Grade 8 students
Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to Information Nights at Rainbow secondary schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island. All students are welcome to participate, regardless of which school students currently attend. Grade 6 students are welcome in … Continue reading
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Rainbow Schools collect $57,830 for area food banks
Rainbow Schools have once again joined forces to fight hunger and feed hope this holiday season by participating in the Edgar Burton Food Drive. From festive concerts and community canvasses to spirit days and sports events, staff and students took … Continue reading
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CSC Nouvelon secondary schools to host open house events
Grade 8 students and their parents are invited to visit Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon’s eight secondary school during their Open House events from January 13 to January 22, 2025. See attached press release for more information.
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TRAFFIC STOP FOR NO FRONT PLATES RESULTS IN DRUG CHARGES
(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people have been charged with drug related offences following a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Baldwin Township. On November 24, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting … Continue reading
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Fall Economic Statement Does Little to Help Canadians: Hughes
OTTAWA – On Monday, the Federal government released their Fall Economic Statement at a time when Canadians are still struggling with growing inequality and a cost-of-living crisis. Yet, despite the challenges people are facing, the Fall Economic Statement does very … Continue reading
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Christmas bazaar benefits medical equipment fund
By Rosalind Russell – The numbers are in from the annual Christmas Bazaar held in Spanish every year to raise funds for the local clinic. Spanish Health Committee Chair Jocelyne Bishop says the bazaar held earlier this month was the … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake pool reopens for water lovers
By Rosalind Russell – It’s good news for Elliot Lakers who have been patiently waiting for the retrofit of the local pool to be completed. According to the release, the City of Elliot Lake re-opened the facility to the public … Continue reading
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