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Algoma Public Health presents its Toxic Drugs in Algoma report
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health presented its Toxic Drugs in Algoma report to Elliot Lake council, which outlines how to move forward in partnership with the Elliot Lake Drug Strategy Committee and other initiatives. The report was compiled … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake to develop economic strategy and diversification for the local airport
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has accepted a review of the Elliot Lake Airport and will consider ways to improve its economic viability. It was done by Explorer, a consulting firm, which council directed last October to complete … Continue reading
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Drinking water advisory issued for residents of the Village of Mindemoya
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of the Village of Mindemoya. A drinking water advisory means that people who take their water from the municipal system should NOT use it for drinking; … Continue reading
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Judge approves $10M settlement in Elliot Lake mall collapse lawsuit
By Rosalind Russell – A judge has approved a $10 million settlement following the collapse of the Algo Mall in Elliot Lake on June 23, 2012. Last Friday afternoon, Justice Benjamin Glustien stated he will be approving the settlement, following … Continue reading
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Applications open for housing geared to seniors in Blind River
By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma District Services Administration Board is now accepting applications for newly constructed row housing in Blind River (located at 84 Indiana). According to the release, the new housing has been designed specifically for independent seniors … Continue reading
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W C Eaket prepares to say good-bye – construction continuing on shared school
By Rosalind Russell – The original W C Eaket Secondary School opened in 1958 as the Blind River High School, and got its new name in 1999, but now it will have a new home. The high school is hosting … Continue reading
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Cheque to Espanola Minor Hockey
By Grant Lewis – Once again, the Lions Club is pleased to support Espanola Minor Hockey to the tune of $14,700. Coaches, parents and volunteers of this group certainly know how to sell those Catch the Ace tickets. At the … Continue reading
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Easter Seals Egg Campaign does well in Espanola and Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – Easter Seals campaign for March was a big success in Espanola and Sudbury to assist local children with disabilities. The #UnstoppABLE® campaign is an initiative by Easter Seals, which takes place at Giant Tiger stores in … Continue reading
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Potentia awarded agreement – next steps
By Rosalind Russell – Potentia Renewables Inc. (Potentia) has been awarded a Power Purchase Agreement from Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator for its Massey Solar Project. According to their statement, this is an important step forward for the project, which … Continue reading
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Jeunesse-Nord students gain hands-on experience through medical workshop
By Rosalind Russell – A workshop to assist high school students understand what the medical field requires was held in Blind River this week. Students at École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord in Blind River had the opportunity to deepen their understanding … Continue reading
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