Kris Svela

Kris Svela has worked in community newspapers for the past 36 years covering politics, human
interest, courts, municipal councils, and the wide range of other topics of community interest.
He recently moved back to Elliot Lake, where he was raised, and is covering stories from his
hometown, Blind River and points in between. If you have a story you believe is important
contact Kris through Elliot Lake Today

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Recent Work by Kris

Blind River, Mississauga FN seek grant dollars for trail upkeep

Trans Canada Trail agreement would permit the municipalities to apply for funding to offset trail maintenance

Jun 5, 2023 11:51 PM Read more >

PRIDE parade marks 10th anniversary in Elliot Lake

Many events celebrated local role in fighting the LGBT Purge

Jun 4, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Blind River couple Sally and Dick Hagman receive volunteer award

They were nominated for their work on maintaining ski trails in and around Blind River

May 29, 2023 6:51 PM Read more >

Elliot Lake council approves security retrofit

Recommendation came from public works and the IT department

May 24, 2023 1:08 PM Read more >

City to hire recruitment firm to find next CAO

Former CAO Daniel Gagnon was removed from the top post in April

May 23, 2023 10:57 PM Read more >

Journey to Fabric exhibit opens in Blind River

Exhibit is on display at Timber Village Art Gallery from May 18 to July 1

May 19, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

Town of Blind River renews its insurance

Rates rise about 20 per cent on one policy, 2.6 per cent on another and 16 per cent on a third

May 16, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Blind River council wants garbage regulations obeyed

Threatens to remove Matinenda Landing garbage collection bins

May 16, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Golf course loan paid in full and early

Town saves about $6,000 by paying loan early

May 16, 2023 11:02 AM Read more >

Blind River fire department assessing 8 new recruits

New firefighters are being hired on for a 12-month probationary period, town says

May 16, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >