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Men’s team helps minor baseball 

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Minor Baseball Association got a shot in the arm from one of the adult leagues this week.  The association appreciates the support the Espanola Men’s ball team Zee Jays for their donation of $750 … Continue reading

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Espanola Little Theatre hosting AGM 

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Little Theatre is hoping to attract some interested individuals to come out and be part of the troupe.  The group is hosting its annual general meeting next Monday, September 16th at 7 pm at AB … Continue reading

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Bereavement Grief Group forming on Manitoulin Island  

By Rosalind Russell – The VON Manitoulin are organizing a Bereavement Grief Group in Little Current for mixed losses, 18 years old and over.  The agency says support groups are a safe place for grieving people to find comfort in … Continue reading

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Registrations ongoing at the N’Swakamok Alternative School

Indigenous learners 17 years and older can earn credits towards their high school diploma at the N’Swakamok Alternative School located in the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre. Course material is presented through an Indigenous lens, with credits possible via e-learning, Co-operative … Continue reading

Rural Economic Development Program to help boost the local economy

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing more than $5.7 million in 85 projects including two in our local area that create jobs and boost economic development in rural communities across the province. Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake council approves wage increase for firefighters

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has approved a $2 per hour wage increase for firefighters. Fire Chief John Thomas informed council that there are 16 volunteers in the department with the last wage increase made in April 2016 … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake council approves new lights for baseball field

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has accepted a tender for new lights for the baseball fields. The winning tender includes the design, supply and installation of baseball lights using steel poles in the amount of $349,921 by Brant … Continue reading

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Kraft Hockeyville ticket process underway

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake in partnership with Kraft Hockeyville has finalized the process for tickets to the NHL practice and game that will take place in Sudbury on Sunday, September 29th. How the tickets will … Continue reading

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NOJHL kicks off regular season this weekend

By Rosalind Russell – If hockey is your thing, then you will want to take in some home opener games this weekend in our local area. The Espanola Paper Kings will drop the puck against the Soo Eagles this Friday … Continue reading

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Province not meeting hospital bed demand

By Rosalind Russell – A new report says the province needs five times more hospital beds than are being planned by the government.  The report from CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions cites data on hospital funding, bed capacity, staffing … Continue reading

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