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Rock 'n' Roar appears to be a success
At the 2012 Come Rock 'n' Roar Spanish concert, held on Friday and Saturday, it is estimated that close to 2,000 music fans attended the event. There were six headliner bands and four regional ones to enjoy.[...]
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Walford family thanks North Shore Cruisers
Our most sincere thanks go out to the North Shore Cruisers, who have helped our family by purchasing a seizure monitor for our six-year-old daughter. In June of 2010, our daughter was diagnosed with having a seizure disorder.[...]
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New pack of Bobcats in Elliot Lake
The 2012 Elliot Lake Bobcats squad will be moving into their temporary homes this Friday. "Twenty-five players are chomping at the bit to get the season started," says Bobcats coach Ryan Leonard. The boys will have little time to get settled.[...]
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Massey Fair to draw thousands this weekend
What is made of volunteers, farmers, animals and chainsaws? The 2012 Massey Fair, which is set to explode the population of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers from Friday through Sunday. For three days the fair is expected to draw in more than 10,000 people by one official's estimate.[...]
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Blind River residential tax rate climbs slightly
Blind River's tax rate is up a bit for 2012. Last year's tax bill for residential homes and properties valued at $100,000 was $1,987.25 or 1.98%. This year, it is $2,012.38 or 2.01%. For multi-residential spaces, such as apartment buildings, the rate moves from 2.17% to 2.21%.[...]
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Inquiry commission hears from Elliot Lakers
A full house turned out at the Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre theatre to meet Justice Paul R. B?nger, commissioner of the Elliot Lake Inquiry into the partial roof collapse at the Algo Centre Mall on June 23.[...]
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RANDALL, Wayne Jacobs
RANDALL, Wayne Jacobs - July 18, 1945 - August 18, 2012. It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing away of "Randy" Randall Wayne Jacobs (age 67), Saturday August 18, at St. Joseph Hospital in Elliot Lake.[...]
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MARTIN, David Owain
MARTIN, David Owain - At the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ontario on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the age of 78. Formerly of Elliot Lake, beloved husband of Janet Ruth Martin (nee Holcomb) of 55 years.[...]
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MILNER, Derrick James
MILNER, Derrick James - 1928 - 2012. Derrick passed away on June 28, 2012 at the age of 83 in Elliot Lake, Ontario. He was predeceased by the love of his life and best friend Betty-Marie, as well as all his brothers and sisters in England.[...]
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City man wins in Heart and Stroke Foundation lottery
An Elliot Lake man has won a major prize in the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Ultimate 25's Lottery. Alexander Campbell was the winner of the 2012 Nissan Altima Coupe CVT. However, Campbell chose the cash out option of $27,748.[...]
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Massey Fair to draw thousands Aug. 24-26
What is made of volunteers, farmers, animals and chainsaws? The 2012 Massey Fair, which is set to explode the population of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers Aug. 24-26. For three days the fair will haul in more than 10,000 people by one official's estimate.[...]
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Fire ban lifted for Elliot Lake, Blind River, North Shore townships
There is no more fire ban for Elliot Lake, Blind River and the Township of the North Shore. The fire chiefs of the three communities have come out and said with the rail that fell during the last few days, conditions have improved and the fire restriction has been lifted.[...]
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Sudbury-Manitoulin win All Stars fast-pitch tourney
Rain was no pain for the players of the All Stars Classic 2012 fast-pitch softball tourney held the weekend of Aug. 11-12. The same could not be said for their audience. The bad weather kept away some of the fans who were expected to turn out.[...]
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Fire ban still on for Blind River, Elliot Lake
The fire ban for Elliot Lake and Blind River will be re-considered Friday morning. For days now there has been an open air burning restriction on the two communities. In the past few days there has also been sporadic rainfall.[...]
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Boat and trailer stolen
The OPP is investigating the theft of a boat from a business on White Road in Blind River. The victim reports that the white 2008, 27-foot Stanley aluminum boat was taken sometime between Aug. 3, and Aug.[...]
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Three men face impaired charges
o On July 29, at approximately 3:17 p.m. police conducted a traffic stop on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. Through investigation, the driver was charged. Charged with exceeding 80 milligrams is John O'Brien (65) of Elliot Lake.[...]
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Several charges for local male
The OPP has arrested and charged a local male regarding a break, enter and theft in Elliot Lake. Sometime between Aug. 7 and 11, the owner was away from his home on Lauzon Crescent in Elliot Lake.[...]
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Response to over watering letter
I agree that watering your grass two and three times a day is too much, but that is all I agree with. We put sod and grass seed down this year and water our grass every day. Next year, we will water every second day.[...]
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