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New CEO hired by City of Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Mayor Andrew Wannan and Council have appointed Matthew Hough city’s new Chief Administrative Officer, effective March 16th. Wannan says Hough brings over 25 years of senior executive leadership experience in complex public-sector and community-serving … Continue reading
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Fundraiser to help Espanola family following a fire
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola family needs support from the community following a fire A couple with two young children have been displaced by a fire that occurred earlier this week and need the public’s help.Next Thursday, March 7th … Continue reading
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21 years of madness, music and dance!
By Rosalind Russell – More than 325 Grade 5 and 6 students from French-language elementary schools in the Sudbury and French River region will take part in a French-focused gathering in Sudbury today. According to the release, the cultural event … Continue reading
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Weir Canada expanding in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Weir Canada, which specializes in mining technology solutions has begun the expansion to their facility in Elliot Lake. Mayor Andrew Wannan and Ms. Natalie Bray, Director of Clerks and Planning Services joined Troy Irving Operations Manager of Weir Canada’s Elliot … Continue reading
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Thessalon’s Algoma Manor receiving funding for specialized care and more beds
By Rosalind Russell – Seventeen new long-term care homes participating in specialized dementia programs are receiving supports from the Ontario government, including the Algoma Manor Nursing Home in Thessalon. The Ford government says the 17 homes are all participating in … Continue reading
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Urban teens taste the Northern Ontario Indigenous lifestyle in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Several teenagers from a school in Montreal are living the Northern Ontario Indigenous lifestyle in Espanola this week. Jesuit Father Leonard Altilia and guidance counsellor Mike Greczkowski have brought 18 boys, all teens, from the Loyola … Continue reading
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Anishinabek Police Service officially joins the Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Police Service has onboarded onto the Ontario Provincial Police Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard (PBCD). Regional Inspector Dory Cook says the dashboard is aimed at monitoring and sharing information about individuals on bail for firearms-related … Continue reading
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Female artist focus of International Women’s Day exhibit in Blind River
By Rosalind Russell – The Timber Village Museum in Blind River is focusing its International Women’s Day on an exhibit by on a female artist who hails from the town but now lives in southern Ontario. Bridget Tremblay is a … Continue reading
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Kenjgewin Teg welcomes investment in Indigenous-led post-secondary education
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island-based education institution is welcoming funding to strengthen Indigenous education. Kenjgewin Teg is welcoming a significant provincial investment they say strengthens Indigenous led post-secondary education, skilled trades training, and employment pathways. According to President … Continue reading
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Pool repairs nearly complete in Elliot Lake – reopening soon
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake says repairs to the Ruben Yi-Juuti (EE-yuti) pool are nearly complete and expect it to be opened by early March. The facility has been closed since July 2nd of last year … Continue reading
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