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Blind River Legion planning a gathering to honour veterans
By Rosalind Russell – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 in Blind River is asking veterans to do lunch. According to the release, the Let’s Do Lunch gathering is set for April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Vikings prepping for the comeback
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Vikings are prepping for their comeback and are looking forward to seeing their fans. The Northern Ontario Junior A Team took a hiatus due to the closure and renovation of the Rogers Arena … Continue reading
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Flooding occurring on major roadways
By Rosalind Russell – Motorists are being asked to be vigilant when driving on local area roads. Conservation Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie are both reporting flooding throughout their jurisdictions. Following days of warmer temperatures and heavy melt, several roads … Continue reading
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Giant pumpkins
By Grant Lewis – Curcurbita Maxima is not the name of a disease, or a new car, or new dance step…but is the botanical name for a Giant Pumpkin. Join the Espanola Gardeners as they welcome Jason Behm of Massey. … Continue reading
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La Renaissance students share faith through stories
During the 40 days of Lent, grade 7 students at École élémentaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) explored three meaningful ways to grow closer to God: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Students were also invited to create wonderful repetitive-structure books inspired by … Continue reading
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Drive safe this holiday weekend – OPP campaign this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Provincial Police are implementing a seat belt campaign for the holiday weekend. East Algoma OPP Constable Bev Gauthier says their officers across Ontario will be conducting their Easter Long Weekend Seatbelt Campaign, which runs tomorrow … Continue reading
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Canadian Championship dog competition being held in the North
By Rosalind Russell – The Nickel District Kennel Club Incorporated will be hosting the premier national dog competitions this weekend. Club spokesperson, Richard Paquette, says the three days of furry competition will be held tomorrow, through to Sunday at the … Continue reading
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Minimum wage increase coming this fall
By Rosalind Russell – The minimum wage is going up in Ontario. Starting on Oct. 1, the province’s lowest wage earners will get a 35-cent bump up in their hourly pay — to $17.95 an hour. The province says … Continue reading
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Cambrian College launching simulation centre
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College is launching a new centre focused on interactive health care. According to the release, health care students will have access to Cambrian College’s new Interprofessional Simulation Centre, a new space designed to prepare students … Continue reading
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Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord welcomes new Communication Director
By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord has appointed Sophia Bagaoui as its new Director of Communications. Education Director Carl Dussault says with over ten years experience, the former student of the board has led initiatives at … Continue reading
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