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Fifth Annual Tour de Force Unites Officers and Community in Tribute to PC Marc Hovingh and Fallen Heroes
By Rosalind Russell – More than 100 officers, families, and community members gathered in Mindemoya last weekend, on September 6, for the Fifth annual Tour de Force, a cycling event honouring fallen law enforcement officers and celebrating the late OPP … Continue reading
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Renaissance Centre sold in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Renaissance Centre has been sold in Elliot Lake.According to the Renaissance Board of Directors, the North Shore Tribal Council has purchased the building and will take possession of it on October 1st.The council has not … Continue reading
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Elliot lake Fire Tower has a new attraction focusing on kids
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Fire Tower Park has a new attraction focusing on the children.According to the release, the city’s Parks team completed the installation of playground equipment last week ensuring itand lookout are safe, accessible, and … Continue reading
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Remembering 9/11 – Patriot Day
By Rosalind Russell – Patriot Day 2025, also referred to as 9/11 or September 11, is a holiday observed annually on September 11.It is a day dedicated to remembering and paying tribute to the 2,977 people killed and numerous people … Continue reading
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TRAFFIC COMPLAINT REPORTING POSSIBLE IMPAIRED DRIVER RESULTS IN ARREST
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been charged with refusal after police received a traffic complaint. On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting a possible … Continue reading
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MOTORIST TRAVELLING 75 KM/HR OVER SPEED LIMIT CHARGED WITH STUNT DRIVING
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been charged with stunt driving after a traffic stop on Highway 17. On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrols on … Continue reading
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Espanola woman writes cookbook to support Cuba Mission
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola woman has written a cookbook to support an annual mission to Cuba. Jenn Bousquet, a member of Northern Life Church, has produced a cookbook called Daniel Fast Cookbook Bousquet says she chose to center … Continue reading
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Kenjgewin Teg Receives $10 Million Gift from the Mastercard Foundation
By Rosalind Russell – Kenjgewin Teg has received a $10 million gift from the Mastercard Foundation. Officials say it’s the first donation to Kenjgewin Teg’s new (Waawaaskonenh) Foundation, which will officially launch in November.” Jennifer Brennan, Senior Director of Canada … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council makes appointments of enforcement officers/building inspector official
By Rosalind Russell – Two bylaw enforcement officers and a building inspector were officially welcomed by council Monday night. Amanda Laurence, the Deputy Clerk, says Nichole Appleton has been appointed as a Building Inspector for the City of Elliot Lake … Continue reading
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Boogie Mountain Annual Mud Run set to go
By Rosalind Russell – If you don’t mind getting down and dirty, and get some great exercise at the same time, consider taking in the Annual Mud Run at Boogie Mountain in Espanola. General manager Tom Hutchinson says this is … Continue reading
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