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Skills competition kicks off hockey tourney
By Rosalind Russell – The U13 Papertown Showdown kicks off a weekend of minor hockey with the Espanola Minor Hockey League taking to the ice in a weekend tournament. It kicks off tonight with a skills competition and play starts … Continue reading
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Espanola Elks Hamper fundraiser entering its 48th year
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Elk’s and The Moose 99.3 FM CJJM will host the 48th annual hamper fund once again this year. Hamper fund chair, Gary Tennant, says the organization will be distributing Christmas dinners with all the fixings … Continue reading
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Feds support First Nations and Indigenous entrepreneurs with FedNor investment
By Rosalind Russell – Nickel Belt MPP Marc G. Serré announced a FedNor investment to assist First Nations and Indigenous entrepreneurs yesterday. Serré says $1,500,000 has been granted to the Waubetek Business Development Corporation based in Whitefish River First Nation, … Continue reading
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No criminality involved in fatal house fire in Blind River
By Rosalind Russell – A long-time Blind River resident is dead following a fire in Blind River in late October. Sixty-three-year-old Jean Guy Pilon of Blind River was pronounced deceased following a house fire in the town on October 21st. … Continue reading
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Bread recalls due to pieces of metal
By Rosalind Russell – There’s an active recall on various brands of bread and buns in Canada, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which adds this is due to pieces of metal being found in the affected product. The bread … Continue reading
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Fundraiser means Hot Pink and a school trip
By Rosalind Russell – Biidaaban School in Sagamok Anishinawbek First Nation has come up with a unique fundraiser where a teacher will dye his hair bright hot pink. The grade eight students are already planning their graduation trip for the … Continue reading
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Extensive ground search carried out in M’Chigeeng for missing woman
By Rosalind Russell – The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Police and the OPP Emergency Response Team carried out a search for a missing woman in a Manitoulin Island community yesterday. UCCM Police Chief James Killen says the two … Continue reading
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Community Living Algoma hosting Family Engagement Session in Blind River
By Rosalind Russell – Community Living Algoma continues to move forward towards enabling people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live their best lives. That’s according to the organization’s executive director John Policicchio, who says the agency not only supports … Continue reading
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Walk for men’s mental health to be held in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – A Walk for Men’s Mental Health is being held in Elliot Lake next week. Officials say Larry’s Place Fresh Start for Men is organizing the walk to help fight the stigma for men who are dealing … Continue reading
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Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign needs you
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre needs volunteers to help them raise funds for a new vital piece of equipment for the hospital. Hospital foundation publicist Terri Noble says the Holiday Smile Cookies Campaign is … Continue reading
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