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Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

This morning's windchill is forecast at minus 28
Blue-green algae bloom found on Bass Lake

Blue-green algae bloom found on Bass Lake

'Do not drink the water and avoid activities that involve direct contact with it,' says public health inspector
Zoning applications for two new shelters have been brought forward to council

Zoning applications for two new shelters have been brought forward to council

The MapleGate House for Women's director explained that because the group lost out on two properties before, the Elliot Lake Women's Group decided to proceed with the purchases first, then zoning changes second
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant results in numerous charges

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant results in numerous charges

Police seized numerous firearms and ammunition, a significant amount of suspected marijuana, a quantity of suspected cocaine, a quantity of suspected hashish, a significant number of suspected LSD tabs, over $1,800 in cash, numerous cell phones, and drug paraphernalia
Nykyforak voices concern over public integrity report

Nykyforak voices concern over public integrity report

Connie Nykyforak is the last councillor remaining who was the subject of complaints to Integrity Commissioner Robert Swayze. Mayor says a fourth complaint is outstanding
Council delays grant application for multiplex

Council delays grant application for multiplex

Council may have to hold a special meeting if it's going to make a Jan. 15 deadline
Deceased identified in fatal Highway 17 crash

Deceased identified in fatal Highway 17 crash

Road and weather conditions were not a factor. The OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) continue to assist with the investigation
Operation safe trucking is in effect this week

Operation safe trucking is in effect this week

As part of the OPP's commitment to saving lives on Ontario roads, it has developed a CMV collision mitigation strategy that aims to reduce the number of CMV-related collisions on OPP-patrolled roads and highways
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Expect a bit of white stuff today
'Enough is enough!' Mantha says of northern Ontario highway deaths

'Enough is enough!' Mantha says of northern Ontario highway deaths

Winter road maintenance program 'just isn't working'