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Community Living Algoma celebrating 70 years

By Rosalind Russell – This year marks the 70th anniversary of an inclusive organization — Community Living Algoma. Centralized in Sault Ste. Marie, communication coordinator Cindy Crawford says the organization is inviting supporters from throughout the district to share in … Continue reading

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NOJHL releases preseason schedule

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) has set up its 2024 preseason schedule. Presently, 10 of the league’s 12-member clubs have multiple contests on their respective exhibition slates leading up to the start of the … Continue reading

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory elects new chief

By Rosalind Russell – Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory has a new chief. Despite the power outage late in the day Sunday, the community was able to complete the election bringing in a new chief. Releasing the results was slightly delayed due … Continue reading

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Manitowaning no drinking water advisory 

By Rosalind Russell – Sunday’s power outage led to water problems for a Manitoulin Island community.  The Township of Assiginack issued a drinking water advisory from Public Health Sudbury and Districts because officials say the generator for Sunsite Estates failed … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake looking for nominations for civic awards 

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is looking for nominees for its civic awards.  The public is invited to nominate individuals who have gone above and beyond when volunteering, improving the lives of others, and who are … Continue reading

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Back to school radiothon on CKNR 

By Rosalind Russell – The annual Moose FM radiothon for the Elliot Emergency Foodbank is Back to School radiothon on CKNR. The fundraiser focuses on Back to School for children who need access to healthy snacks and drinks during the … Continue reading

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Celebration set for Kraft Hockeyville 2024

The City of Elliot Lake says the Kraft Hockeyville community celebration will take place at Collins Hall on Friday, September 27th. In a release, the city states there will be a charity BBQ, live bands and entertainment, face painting, ball … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake Vikings looking for billet home and jobs for their players

In Moose sports, The Elliot Lake Vikings Junior A Club will be playing most of their season in Massey, but they still want to be at home in the city. To that end, supporters are looking for billet homes to … Continue reading

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Rare case of West Nile virus confirmed in Algoma 

For the first time in six years, Algoma Public Health says a human case of West Nile has been diagnosed in the district. Chris Glibota, a Public Health Inspector, says it was diagnosed in Sault Ste. Marie. He adds a crow … Continue reading

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Child Cancer Awareness Month proclaimed by Espanola council

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its unanimous endorsement to declaring September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The proclamation highlights there are about 4,000 children living with cancer in Ontario, and each year about 400 new cases are … Continue reading

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