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Blind River brings in short-term rental accommodation program
By Rosalind Russell – Blind River council had an in-depth discussion about their new short-term rental accommodation licencing program before passing it into law. The town’s brick and mortar motel owners and new hotel development had asked for the program … Continue reading
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Tender awarded for Connecting Link Phase 5 project in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Now that Phase 4 of the Connecting Link Project in Espanola has been completed, Espanola council has given its approval to awarding the tender for Phase 5 to GIP Interpaving. Environmental Services & Special Projects Manager … Continue reading
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Sheguiandah First Nation elects new chief and council
By Rosalind Russell – A small First Nation on Manitoulin Island held its election this week. Sheguiandah First Nation on Manitoulin Island held its election on Tuesday, December 9th, electing a new slate for chief and council. Pearl Waindubence was … Continue reading
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Free curling open house to give you a taste of the sport
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Granite Sport & Social Club is hosting a free Curling Open House tomorrow, (Saturday, December 13th) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Paul Noad says families, beginners, and experienced curlers alike are to … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council signs new agreement for geographic information systems
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given its approval to a new Geographic Information System agreement with a innovation centre based in Sault Ste. Marie. Acting CAO, Natalie Bray says the new agreement has been reached with the … Continue reading
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Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation Indigenous Group signs deal to operate Victoria Mine
By Rosalind Russell – Sagamok Anishinawbek First Nation and a mining company have signed an Impact and Benefit Agreement for the Victoria mine. According to KGHM International Limited, the agreement is the result of years of cooperation, which was initiated … Continue reading
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Toronto Police cold case asking for help from Algoma/Manitoulin
By Rosalind Russell – The Toronto Police Service Homicide and Missing Persons Unit is asking for assistance from the public in connection to a cold case dating back to 2002. Detective Constable James Atchinson told The Moose on July 26th, … Continue reading
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Espanola presents first draft of 2026 operating budget
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council held its first budget meeting yesterday to look at the first draft of the operating budget. The draft operating budget proposes an overall total of $19.8 million dollars with a 5.10% increase in taxation … Continue reading
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Survey for 2026 budget shows Rogers Arena a high priority
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council hired a company for a survey to review the priorities of taxpayers as they enter the 2026 budget talks. The company, Mainstreet Research, conducted the survey earlier in the fall with the results … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council updated on Rogers Arena – date set for reopening facility
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council was provided with a comprehensive update on Monday by Chris Perry, of Perry & Perry Architects, the company that is the lead in the overall retrofit of Roger’s Arena. Perry says he has … Continue reading
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