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Espanola’s CAO explains why food bank ask was turned down
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Town CAO/Clerk Joseph Burke has an explanation as to why the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank was turned down in its ask for the municipality to take care of their rent expenses. The organization had … Continue reading
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Hughes recognizes AMK Special Olympians in House of Commons
By Rosalind Russell – MP Carol Hughes rose in the House of Commons yesterday to celebrate the achievements of athletes from the Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing riding who recently competed at the Special Olympic Canada Winter Games in Calgary. From Manitoulin Island, Skip … Continue reading
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Dentist donates to Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola dentist is doing his part to help the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank and the community. Dr. Maninder Singh of Singh Dentistry will donate $500 per month for a year. Food bank spokesperson, Grant … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Kraft Hockeyville push well underway
By Rosalind Russell – The Kraft Hockeyville push to have Elliot Lake win the grand prize of $250,000 for repairs to its arena is on. Elliot Lake has been selected as one of the four finalists for the annual Kraft … Continue reading
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Public Health Sudbury & Districts welcomes new Medical Officer of Health
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts has formally welcomed Dr. Mustafa Hirji as the new Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer. Board Chair, René Lapierre, says the board and the staff officially welcomed Dr. Hirji at … Continue reading
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Beware the bears are out
By Rosalind Russell – The bears are out early this year. Just as recently as this weekend, bears have been spotted in Elliot Lake and Sagamok, so the public should be aware with the mild weather, they are hungry and … Continue reading
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Lions donation to Boogie Mountain
Photo and article by Grant Lewis – Sometimes Mother Nature can be sweet and cooperative and other times she can be downright NASTY. For the Executive, staff, and instructors at Boogie Mountain this winter she was most unmotherly. Instead of … Continue reading
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Donation to Sick Kids Rare Disease Research and Initiatives
Photo and article by Grant Lewis – Rare diseases are not all that rare. One in twelve Canadian kids have a rare disease. Remember, there are over 7,000 known rare diseases!! Good news however. Genome sequencing has made huge advances … Continue reading
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Little NHL wraps up 50th anniversary with successes
By Rosalind Russell – In 1971, the Little Native Hockey League tournament was created by five people from Manitoulin Island, driven by the goal of providing a platform for First Nation Youth. From its beginnings in Little Current, with just … Continue reading
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Second Community Egg Fundraiser launched just in time for Easter
By Rosalind Russell – It could be an egg-citing time to help those who need nutritional supports through the Second Annual Community Egg Fundraiser in Elliot Lake and area. Fundraising co-ordinator and local educator, Maddison Rheaume says the Harvest Kitchen … Continue reading
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