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James names former councillor to vacant seat

speakeradmin — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 16:51:41 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – A familiar face has returned to James Township council.Henry Baker, who served as a municipal councillor from 2010 through 2014, was sworn in January 19.He fills the seat left vacant by Bruce McShane, who resigned from council late last year

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Elk Lake Civic a spirited 70

speakeradmin — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:58:33 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – Slo-pitch, fastball, swim races, a parade and a dance – not bad for a 70-year-old.The seventieth edition of the Elk Lake Civic Holiday Weekend celebrations is set for July 27 through August 1.“There aren’t too many communities out there that

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Getting young skiers on the Elk Lake trails

speakeradmin — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:51:31 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – A lack of equipment won’t keep young skiers off the Elk Lake trails.The Elk Lake Cross-Country Ski Club now has seven pairs of children’s skis as well as 11 pairs of boots and bindings, thanks to a $2,000 grant from The

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Raising awareness of spina bifida in Elk Lake

speakeradmin — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:51:31 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – Molly Tulpin is a busy, walking, talking 14-month-old.But only four months ago, the Elk Lake area toddler underwent a seven-hour surgery on her lower spine after being diagnosed with spina bifida meningocele.“She’s 100 per cent amazing,” said her mother Shelly.

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Northroute Fuels Inc. opens in Elk Lake

speakeradmin — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 18:24:02 +0000

First unattended retail fuel facility in the countryè��AV Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE — Elk Lake now has the distinction of being the only location in Canada that has an unmanned retail self-service fuel outlet where people can purchase gasoline and clear diesel 24 hours-a-day,

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Learning about Elk Lake life

speakeradmin — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:02:29 +0000

ELK LAKE (Staff) – Gazing out the window led to a field trip and a better understanding of the community’s largest employer for a group of Elk Lake Public School students.Students in junior and senior kindergarten and Grade 1 visited the Eacom mill in Elk Lake February 19.

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ELPS opens a wonder-filled window

speakeradmin — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:38:10 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – When the youngest students at Elk Lake Public School looked out their classroom window, they saw a big blue building.But they didn’t see any birds, despite a bird feeder affixed to the glass.What they saw – and didn’t see –

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Labour Day to remember

speakeradmin — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 18:22:51 +0000

History taking centre stage in Elk LakeELK LAKE (Staff) – It’ll be a Labour Day like no other in Elk Lake.On September 1, the history of Elk Lake and Canada’s military will mingle in ceremony and celebration.Elk Lake is one of only three stops in

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WINGING IT

speakeradmin — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:46:28 +0000

There was a good turnout for the swimming competitions August 2 at the 68th annual Elk Lake Civic Holiday Weekend celebrations. Rhya Baker, left, and Avery Gibson, both Elk Lake girls, did a few warm-up laps prior to the race. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)

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Elk Lake showing Civic spirit

speakeradmin — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:57:47 +0000

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ELK LAKE – In Elk Lake, the Civic Holiday weekend is synonymous with “homecoming” and “fun.”And this year is no different, as the community prepares to mark the sixty-eighth annual celebration.The activities kick off Wednesday,July 30 with an evening bingo at the Royal

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