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Franco-Ontarian Day being celebrated today
By Rosalind Russell – It is Franco-Ontarian Day and French schools across the Manitoulin, Sudbury and Algoma districts are hosting various in-school events including raising the iconic green and white flag. September 25th,1975 was the first time the Franco-Ontarian flag … Continue reading
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Fire at former Roman school in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake firefighters are still fighting a fire at a local school that broke out overnight. Few details are available at this time but it is believed the fire started around midnight at the former Roman … Continue reading
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Ruben Yli Juuti Aquatics Centre reopens soon
By Rosalind Russell – The pool facility in Elliot Lake is expected to reopen soon following extensive renovations over the last two years. Special Projects Manager Bill Goulding provided details of the $2.7-million project to council on Monday evening and … Continue reading
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Healthy Aging Education Series underway in Blind River
By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network and the Huron Shores Family Health Team with support from the Town of Blind River have partnered together to host a Healthy Aging Education Series, which began yesterday. According to the … Continue reading
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Arts on the Trail runs this Saturday
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Arts Club is hosting its annual Arts on the Trail this weekend featuring dozens of artists at different venues around Elliot Lake. According to the release, for one day, 50 artists will be … Continue reading
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Grand Opening Uniting Movement & Yoga Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Mayor Andrew Wannan was pleased to take part in a ribbon-cutting for a new business focusing on wellness yesterday. Wannan joined owner Nadia Carriere in cutting the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of … Continue reading
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Time to decorate and celebrate Hockeyville Elliot Lake!
By Rosalind Russell – It is the time to celebrate Elliot Lake being named Hockeyville 2024! There will be film crews in town throughout this week so take this opportunity to show off Elliot Lake Hockeyville Pride! Get your hockey … Continue reading
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WORTHINGTON RESIDENT WINS $400,000 WITH INSTANT PLINKO
Toronto, ON – Rachelle McLean of Worthington is celebrating after winning a $400,000 prize with INSTANT PLINKO (Game #2289)! Rachelle, a mother and grandmother, has been playing the lottery with OLG for more than 40 years. She recently visited … Continue reading
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Work on Highway Six – Centre Street in Espanola set for next year
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council is expected to approve a contract recommended by the Environmental Services and Special Projects department to complete the next phase of reconstructing a major part of Highway Six – Centre Street in Espanola. Department … Continue reading
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Kraft Hockeyville celebrations set for Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The final schedule for celebrating Elliot Lake as Kraft Hockeyville 2024 has been released including visits with the Stanley Cup. The prestigious trophy will be presented at Elliot Lake Secondary School this Thursday at a closed … Continue reading
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