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It’s time to play ball – full slate for Mindemoya tourney 

By Rosalind Russell – The 6th Annual Mindemoya Youth Softball Tournament kicks off tomorrow (Thursday) night at 5:30 PM at the ballfields behind the Mindemoya Hall.  Organizer Greg Lockyer says there is a full roster of 40 teams in different … Continue reading

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Huron-Superior Board implementing recommendations to help the classroom

By Rosalind Russell – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board will be implementing a number of recommendations to compensate for the loss of 70 educational assistants next school year.Education superintendent Franca Spadafora says until recently, funding from Indigenous Services Canada – … Continue reading

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Gore Bay implements no fishing zones in dockage area

By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay has been undertaking a revitalization of its downtown, which includes the marina, and to that end, the town has implemented no fishing zones in the area.The Town of Gore Bay is the owner of … Continue reading

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Police investigating fatal Blind River fire

By Rosalind Russell – One person is dead following a fire in Blind River.On Sunday (June 15) around 1:00 a.m., the OPP and fire department responded to the Queen Street structure fire.The OPP says the identity of the deceased has not … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake hospital seeking board members from wider community

By Rosalind Russell – Saint Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake is currently recruiting new board members.According to the release, the board is looking for trustees from throughout its jurisdiction, which includes the city, as well as the Sheddan District, the … Continue reading

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Canada Strong Pass a federal initiative to enjoy staycations

By Rosalind Russell – From museums and railroads to national parks, the federal government is making it easier for families to plan a Canadian summer vacation.  The Canada Strong Pass will offer free admission for all visitors to national historic … Continue reading

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Moto-cross is back on the North Shore

By Rosalind Russell – Moto-cross is returning to the Massey Agricultural Fair. A couple of years ago, the Massey Agricultural Society decided not to host moto-cross, which had been a staple of the fair since 1992, but cancelled due to … Continue reading

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Guinness in Espanola and Elliot Lake for world record

By Rosalind Russell – Loblaw outlets in Espanola and Elliot Lake joined their peers across Canada this weekend to break a Guinness World Record. On Saturday, June 14th at exactly 12 noon Parmigiano Reggiano joined Loblaw Companies to achieve a new … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake to be featured on television show highlighting history and revitalization

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake will be featured on a summer television show sharing local history. TV Ontario filmed an episode on Elliot Lake last summer for Crossroads: Beyond Boom & Bust”. Janice MarteIl, who headed up the McIntyre Powder … Continue reading

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NDP sponsoring amendments to bills to increase highway safety

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario NDP has introduced amendments to two key bills focusing on transportation: the Highway Safety Act and the Public Transportation & Highway Improvement Act. The amendments are to ensure that the scales and inspection sites … Continue reading

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