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Sheshegwaning First Nation election results for chief and council

By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island First Nation has released its election results for chief and council. The newly elected Chief of Sheshegwaning First Nation is Nicole Bush. Squaring off against four other candidates, Bush took 98 of the … Continue reading

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Tree of Lights set to go in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – The St. Joseph’s Foundation is having its annual Tree of Lights fundraiser. Deborah Dubois, chair of the foundation says this year, the foundation will honour the late Dr. Fred Young and Louis Ucci. She says Dr. … Continue reading

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Tightening up bail conditions

By Rosalind Russell – The province will soon be tightening bail requirements.  Officials say new legislation will be introduced that will require an accused person, or their surety, to provide a cash security deposit in the full amount ordered by … Continue reading

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Proceeds from local photographer’s work to go to North Shore Health Network

By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network is collaborating with one of its employees to help raise funds for health care. According to the release, Shari Gossellin is a photographer who is donating proceeds from her work to … Continue reading

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Heather McPherson takes in round table focusing on homelessness in Sudbury

By Rosalind Russell – A federal NDP leadership candidate spent the last two days in Sudbury, speaking to party members and the public on a variety of issues, including homelessness. Heather McPherson tells Moose FM the round table discussion on … Continue reading

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Our Lady of Fatima School holds successful Step-A-Thon Fundraiser

By Rosalind Russell – Students at an Elliot Lake school stepped up and supported school programs last Friday. Our Lady of Fatima School Principal Andrew Chi says they hosted the annual Step-A-Thon, bringing students together for a fun and energetic … Continue reading

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Ibuprofen recall

By Rosalind Russell – Health Canada has issued a recall on Extra Strength Ibuprofen Liquid Gel Capsules. Officials say in the 400mg bottles, there has been a presence of cloudy capsules due to crystallization of ibuprofen into the gelatin shell. … Continue reading

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Catch the Ace at work again

By Grant Lewis – We all know some birds fly south for the winter, bears den up and hibernate, frogs bury themselves in mud, all to avoid winter’s harsh weather. But what about those many dedicated kids who love to … Continue reading

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High a school open house at the Food Bank

By Grant Lewis – As part of their Food Studies at E.H.S., these students have a unit on food insecurity in their community. And what better place to learn than at The Helping Hand Food Bank. After dropping off hundreds … Continue reading

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Espanola High School hosting first ever district High School Arm Wrestling Tournament

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School will host its first ever High School Arm Wrestling Tournament in the local region tomorrow (Tuesday Nov 25th) at 10:30am in the school cafeteria. They have named the tournament the Spanish River Invitational … Continue reading