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Elliot Lake Snowbirds signs memorandum with the city

By Rosalind Russell – Last week, city council approved a recommendation from the Economic Development Committee, to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the Elliot Lake Snowbirds Snowmobile Club. According to the release, the Snowbirds were established in 1973 and … Continue reading →

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Espanola celebrates – 25th anniversary of the complex, three wall of fame inductees.

By Rosalind Russell – Over 120 people took in the RSVP event held at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex last night, Thursday, October 17, 2024. The event was held to mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of the complex, … Continue reading →

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FedNor announces funding for three projects in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan was in Elliot Lake yesterday to announce FedNor funding for three local projects. He says the brunt of the funding $1,600,000 will go to the East Algoma Community Futures Development … Continue reading →

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Une marche pour une bonne cause // A Walk for a Great Cause

Une marche pour une bonne cause Le 26 septembre, les élèves de l’École élémentaire catholique La Renaissance, accompagnés des membres du personnel et de plusieurs parents, ont pris part à la marche annuelle Terry Fox. Ensemble, ils ont parcouru les … Continue reading →

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EAST ALGOMA OPP CHARGES CHRONIC 911 CALLER

(TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE, ON) – Intoxicated 911 caller arrested. On October 11, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a third false 911 call at a residence on … Continue reading →

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Historical night for Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola will celebrate a historical milestone today. The Town along with invited guests will be taking part in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. There will be display booths set up for … Continue reading →

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Taylor Swift ticket win launches campaign for Elliot Lake hospital

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s Foundation of Elliot Lake had their lottery draw for the Taylor Swift Eras last Saturday with the lucky winner, Karen Bittner winning two tickets on Level 100 plus $1000 cash for hotel accommodations.  When … Continue reading →

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Geocaching catches on

By Rosalind Russell – The City Of Elliot Lake and Explore Elliot Lake has been working with six other municipalities in the north to participate in the Discover Huron North GeoTour, Algoma’s first ever regional Geocaching Geotour! Joining Elliot Lake … Continue reading →

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New millionaire in Blind River

By Rosalind Russell – Glen Morningstar of Blind River is celebrating after winning a ONTARIO 49 $2 million top prize. OLG says Morningstar’s been playing the lottery for 40 years and carefully selects his numbers, which are based on his … Continue reading →

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Investing in firefighters

By Rosalind Russell – The province and the feds are investing into Ontario’s Wildland Fire Program. Officials say $64 million dollars is coming to the program to enhance Ontario’s firefighting abilities, purchase new equipment, and hire and train key personnel. … Continue reading →