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Massey skier sets her sights on nationals
By Rosalind Russell – In the competitive world of ski racing, 14-year-old Ava Currie’s journey from the slopes of Mount Dufour in Elliot Lake to the slopes of Whistler is nothing short of extraordinary. A resident of Massey, she is … Continue reading
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Maamwesying Ontario Health Team and Algoma Public Health Sign Collaboration Agreement
By Rosalind Russell – Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services and Algoma Public Health, held a signing ceremony late last week in Sault Ste. Marie. Carol Eshkakogan, the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, says this agreement is for Indigenous peoples by … Continue reading
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Greater Police Chief Paul Pedersen announces retirement.
By Rosalind Russell – The Greater Sudbury Police Services Board accepted Chief Paul Pedersen’s retirement notice effective June 22, 2024. Police Chair Al Sizer says Chief Pedersen began his tenure as Chief of Police on May 4, 2014, and has … Continue reading
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T.V. Bingo money at work!
By Grant Lewis and Lynda Ramsay – Stunning! Wow! Beautiful! These are just a few of the adjectives to describe the “Strut their Stuff” portion at a recent meeting of The North Shore Pins and Needles at the Legion. Some … Continue reading
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Paper Kings had a great season, but it is over.
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Paper Kings had a great season, but it is over. Last Saturday evening, the Blind River Beavers defeated the Espanola Paper Kings 5-1 Sunday afternoon in Game 7 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake wins Kraft Hockeyville
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake has been crowned Kraft Hockeyville 2024. That means the City will get $250,000 in upgrades to Centennial Arena, $10,000 in brand new equipment from the N-H-L-P-A Goals and Dreams Fund, as well as the … Continue reading
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It is officially wildfire season
By Rosalind Russell – As the calendar switches over to April, Ontario is now officially in forest fire season. By law, you’ll need a fire permit to burn wood, brush, leaves, and grass outside until the end of October. According … Continue reading
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Cambrian College presents bursaries
By Rosalind Russell – 18-year-old Lia Shank of Sturgeon Falls was one of over 1,400 students who received nearly $1.5 million in bursaries and scholarships during last week’s financial awards night at Cambrian College. Shank is enrolled in Cambrian’s Welding … Continue reading
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Pastor Dave & Monika Baxter
Dave and his wife Monika have lived in Espanola for the past 39 years. They raised their four children here, and have been blessed with four grandchildren.Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, an opportunity for Dave to teach at … Continue reading
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Native hoop dancer wows students
By Rosalind Russell – Students at two Espanola schools were wowed by an Indigenous hoop dancer who is ranked one of the best in the world. Theland Kicknosway is a Potawatami and Cree, and a member of the Wolf Clan. … Continue reading
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