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Elliot Lake man fundraising for Snowarama third year in a row – hopes to top last year’s record
By Rosalind Russell – Last year, an Elliot Lake man raised just over $10,000, the highest single amount ever raised for Easter Seals Snowarama in 49 years. This year, Leo Daviau hopes to beat that record in his third year … Continue reading
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Seminars for businesses in Blind River area provided by OPP
By Rosalind Russell – The East Algoma OPP is hosting two seminars in the Blind River area next week to help businesses protect their investments. OPP Constable Bev Gauthier says next Wednesday, February 7th, the OPP is teaming up with … Continue reading
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MPP Michael Mantha calls on Ontario government to address worsening healthcare crisis in Northern Ontario
QUEEN’S PARK – Michael Mantha, MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin, released the following statement in light of the news that the Group Health Centre in Sault Ste. Marie will need to cut loose 10,000 patients at the end of May. “I … Continue reading
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Northern Ontario curling champions crowned
Photos: The McCarville Rink is off to the Scotties while The Bonot Rink is off to the Briar. Photos by Peter Benji Nahwegahbo. By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Island’s curling community had the distinct honour of seeing Northern Ontario champions … Continue reading
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Sudbury councillor is missing
By Rosalind Russell – Michael Vagnini, a Greater Sudbury councillor within the City of Greater Sudbury has been missing since Saturday night. Greater Sudbury police say he was last observed in the vicinity of R.R. 55 and McCharles Lake Road. … Continue reading
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A new look for a bright future: Cambrian College unveils new logo
Photos: Cambrian College has unveiled a new brand identity, including a new logo. The two twisting shields represent innovation and the understanding and new perspectives that come with education. They also bear a likeness to the two “C” letters in … Continue reading
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Sharing her leadership as Prime Minister of ÉSC La Renaissance
Since the start of the school year in September, Ali Laginski has held the position of Prime Minister of École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola). In addition, this grade 12 student takes pride in representing the interests of her peers … Continue reading
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Special procession held to honour the late Wayne Ashton
By Rosalind Russell – An honourary procession will be part of the Celebration of Life being held today to mark the passing of the late Wayne Ashton of Espanola. Ashton was one of Canada’s longest-serving volunteer firefighters retiring two years … Continue reading
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Mental Health Day advocates gather for fair
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s mayor welcomed visitors to the Mental Health Fair held at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. Mayor Doug Gervais shared words of welcome to the wider community at the raising of the flag yesterday to mark … Continue reading
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No injuries after home lost to fire
By Rosalind Russell – The Township of the North Shore Fire Department battled hotspots yesterday. Fire Chief Matt Simon says a residence on Riverview Road on the west side of the Serpent River was totally engulfed in flames on Tuesday … Continue reading
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