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House fire in Elliot Lake – one person in critical condition
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas says yesterday morning just after two am, the Elliot Lake Fire Department received a 911 call for a working fire at 40 Chalmers Road. He says upon arrival on the … Continue reading
Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord recipient of a BRAVO! Award
By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord is a recipient of a BRAVO! Award – Coup de cœur from the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education. Director of Education, Sébastien Fontaine says the board’s communications department was … Continue reading
Environmental assessments through the North Shore Corridor
By Rosalind Russell – Whitefish River First Nation is partnering with nine other North Shore Corridor First Nations of the Wassmoowin Energy Incorporated to carry out environmental assessments along the transmission lines. Project Engagement Coordinator, Michael Jacko, says the partners … Continue reading
Trojan Horse visit to Espanola highlights privatization concerns of health care
By Rosalind Russell – Despite heavy rain last Friday, the “Trojan Horse” made its way to Espanola to highlight union concerns about the privatization of health care in Ontario. Ontario Council of Hospital Unions First Vice President Kevin Cook says … Continue reading
Elliot Lake municipal budget process underway – Ren Centre needs major boost
By Rosalind Russell – Under a new municipal budget, local facilities and organizations in Elliot Lake were invited to make presentations to council at a special gathering last Thursday. Seven different agencies made presentations including Valerie Mercer-Spencer, president of the … Continue reading
Hughes receives complaints about flyers claiming government money for medical conditions
By Rosalind Russell – Households around Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing have been receiving mail from a private company who claim the public can receive up to $50,000 from the Government of Canada, but NDP MP Carol Hughes is warning constituents that this mailing … Continue reading
The Legion’s Poppy Campaign is underway.
By Rosalind Russell – From the last Friday in October to Remembrance Day, millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to never forget those who served and sacrificed. The campaign raises funds to support Veterans and their … Continue reading
Students in Blind River help with regreening
By Rosalind Russell – Grade 8 students from École Saint-Joseph in Blind River are doing their best to help with regreening in town. Earlier this week, the students were accompanied by municipal employees to participate in the Town of Blind … Continue reading
Jamie and Jo-Ann Armstrong Centennial Arena Fundraising Challenge surpasses goal
By Rosalind Russell – The Jamie and Jo-Ann Armstrong Centennial Arena Fundraising Challenge in Elliot Lake has surpassed its original goal of $500,000. Elliot Lake Mayor Andrew Wannan says together with the challenge, Kraft Hockeyville, and donations from the community, … Continue reading
Homeless challenge underway in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – A five-day homeless challenge got underway in Elliot Lake yesterday. The Elliot Lake Women’s Group (Inc.) is hosting the third annual Larry’s Place Homeless Challenge at 1 College Place. The event aims to break the stereotypes … Continue reading
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