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Townships opposition to radioactive mine tailings goes to Ford

By Rosalind Russell – The councils of the townships of Baldwin, and Nairn and Hyman have jointly submitted a formal letter to Premier Doug Ford, voicing their strong opposition to the proposed transportation and deposition of radioactive mine tailings and … Continue reading

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New terminal ready at Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport

By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay Mayor Ron Lane says it was satisfying to cut the cake celebrating the completion of the new terminal at the Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport over the weekend. He says the airport located a few miles … Continue reading

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Third Annual Homeless Challenge in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – People who want to assist the vulnerable and the homeless are invited to take part in the Third Annual Homeless Challenge in Elliot Lake next week. The annual event will be held October 23rd to October … Continue reading

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OPP INVESTIGATE FATAL SIDE-BY-SIDE COLLISION

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police were called to an Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) collision which claimed the life of one person. On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m. the East Algoma Provincial Police (OPP) and the Algoma Paramedic Services responded … Continue reading

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Police seek public’s assistance with missing person

By Rosalind Russell – The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Anishnaabe Police and the Manitoulin OPP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. On October 7th, UCCM Police received a report of a missing person identified as … Continue reading

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East Algoma OPP investigating suspicious death – two arrests made

By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma OPP has arrested two people in relation to an ongoing death investigation. Constable Bev Gauthier says on July 6th, 2024, police were called after an unknown person with no vital signs was left at … Continue reading

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Anishnawbek values based early childhood development project at Atikameksheng Anishnawbek

By Rosalind Russell – Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, formerly known as Whitefish Lake First Nation, has launched a major $1.3 million, three-year early childhood development program, with federal funding from Employment and Social Development Canada. The Government of Canada funding is part … Continue reading

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Water to be shut off in some areas due to Hillside Project water main repairs

By Rosalind Russell – As part of the Hillside Project water main repairs in Elliot Lake, water will be shut off in the Spruce, Beech and Birch streets areas this morning. The city will be carrying out valve replacement and … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake Historical Society’s annual general meeting focuses on successes and challenges

By Rosalind Russell – President Maria Murphy-Foran says the AGM for the Elliot Lake Historical Society focused on successes and challenges with the society governed under both the Ontario Non-Profit Corporation Act and the Ontario Historical Society Act. The society … Continue reading

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Universal pharma-care receives Royal Assent

By Rosalind Russell – The first phase of National Universal Pharmacare has passed in Canada.Last Thursday, the Pharmacare Act received Royal Assent and immediately came into force. The feds say as part of the first phase – work will now … Continue reading

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