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Wiikwemkoong prepares for August election
By Rosalind Russell – Rachal Manitowabi, the chief of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, has a race on her hands for the leadership role. Seven individuals including Manitowabi have put their name of the ballot for the election, which will be held … Continue reading
Elliot Lake council provides grant for new housing development
By Rosalind Russell – Acting on a motion from their June meeting, Elliot Lake City council has approved a recommendation for a $20,000 Community Improvement Plan Grant for a new housing development. Manager of Economic Development, Steve Antunes, says the … Continue reading
Local youth wins provincial recognition for volunteerism
By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Agricultural Society is celebrating a win by one of its young members. Adelyne Holden Patenaude of Massey is one of this month’s three youths chosen by the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies for her … Continue reading
NOFCC Fifth Annual Gold Soiree set to go
By Rosalind Russell – The fifth annual Gold Soiree hosted by the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer is set to go. Executive Director, Dayna Caruso says the organization assists up to 400 families a year, including Espanola, Manitoulin … Continue reading
Interest rates coming down … slightly
By Rosalind Russell – As expected, the Bank of Canada has reduced its trend-setting interest rate to four and a half per cent. With broad price pressures continuing to ease and inflation expected to move closer to 2%, the … Continue reading
Women walking across the province highlighting mental health care
By Rosalind Russell – An Ontario woman will be in the Espanola/North Shore Corridor this week as part of a walk to raise awareness of mental health and the challenges involved in treatment and access to care. Paul Beaumont says … Continue reading
Elliot Lake unveils new columbarium
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has completed construction of a new columbarium for its cemetery. According to the release, the project was coordinated by the clerk’s department and Nelson Granite, which provided the craftsmanship and quality … Continue reading
That’s a lotta of coffee, eh
By Rosalind Russell – Nearly 12.8 million dollars will help send kids to camp this year in Canada following another successful Camp Day Locally, Elliot Lake had a stellar day raising just over $9,200 with Blind River at just over … Continue reading
Work beginning on Swing Bridge today (Tuesday)
By Rosalind Russell – Work is being carried out on Little Current’s Swing Bridge’s deck and steel plates all this week starting this evening. It is anticipated it will be finished by Saturday, July 27th. Welding work will only take … Continue reading
Work beginning on Swing Bridge today (Tuesday)
By Rosalind Russell – Work is being carried out on Little Current’s Swing Bridge’s deck and steel plates all this week starting this evening. It is anticipated it will be finished by Saturday, July 27th. Welding work will only take … Continue reading
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