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Fourth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon raises over $4,000 … so far …

By Rosalind Russell – The Moose 99.3 FM CJJM’s Fourth Annual Heart of Gold held on Friday was yet another success. The radiothon raised over $4,000 so far with more donations coming in. The funds will go to the Northern … Continue reading

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Algoma District schools have an OPP liaison officer

By Rosalind Russell – Schools in the Algoma District are considered communities of their own, and to that end, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has appointed an officer as a liaison who will work with 33 different elementary schools. … Continue reading

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Curling returns to the Elliot Lake Granite Sport & Social Club

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Granite Sport & Social Club has opened registration for the 2025/26 curling season, set to begin this November. According to the release, there’s a league for everyone — including Men’s, Women’s, Youth, Mixed, … Continue reading

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Organizational meeting for new Kiwanis Club set for this week in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – Residents are invited to an information session focusing on starting up a new Kiwanis Club in Elliot Lake. Spokesperson Jim St. Jules says the Kiwanis organization is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and communities … Continue reading

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Getting ready for the upcoming winter season

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Baldwin is undertaking a project to update their rink, which will be able to be used year-round. According to the release, the rink now in place will be demolished and a new one … Continue reading

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Heart of Gold Radiothon underway today

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s 99.3 FM – CJJM, the Moose is hosting its Fourth Annual Heart of Gold Campaign today to raise funds for the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer. Espanola’s FreshCo grocery store officially kicked off … Continue reading

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New learning centre opens at Laurentian University today.

By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University is hosting the official opening of their new Language Learning Centre (LLC), located in the Alphonse Raymond building today.   Designed to support the university’s bilingual and tricultural learning environment, the centre is a … Continue reading

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Canada Post to present new global offers in response to CUPW’s recent offers

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post has informed the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) that it will be responding to the union with new global offers designed to move negotiations forward.  According to the release, this will allow the … Continue reading

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Hatchery Pond prepped for new fry

By Rosalind Russell – The Hatchery Pond overseen by the North Shore Anglers and Hunters Conservation Association has undergone a major cleanup to prepare it for the raising of new fry in the new year. Morris Sanftenberg Construction brought in … Continue reading

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Marking National Day for Truth & Reconciliation in Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is partnering with Noojmowin Teg Health Centre to host a mini–Pow Wow Social on September 30th in recognition of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. According to the release, the gathering … Continue reading

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