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NEWS RELEASE CAROL HUGHES, MP ************************* Hughes calls for hope and solidarity after tragic mall collapse MP says community needs to remain united as emergency crew continue efforts ELLIOT LAKE – While the town of Elliot Lake is s

NEWS RELEASE NORTHERN CREDIT UNION ************************* Northern Credit Union sets up relief fund to support those affected by the Elliot Lake Algo Centre roof collapse Public encouraged to show community support through fund ELLIOT LAKE, ON (Ju

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NEWS RELEASE CITY OF SAULT STE. MARIE ************************* New by-law regulating cemeteries passed SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - Sault Ste. Marie City Council passed Cemeteries By-law 2012-129 on June 25, 2012.

NEWS RELEASE MICHAEL MANTHA, MPP ************************* NDP MPP Michael Mantha opens remote constituency office in Elliot Lake ELLIOT LAKE - NDP MPP Michael Mantha has opened a remote constituency office to aid the people of Elliot Lake.

NEWS RELEASE CITY OF ELLIOT LAKE ************************* The Emergency Management Team and Emergency Crews continue to be in place. The engineers in conjunction with the Ministry of Labour are working on the plans to continue our efforts.

SooToday.com reader Toni Scobie has sent us photos showing the Algo Centre Mall prior to the collapse of a section of roof on Saturday. The above photo shows the roof of Zellers. Accompanying gallery images include a photo of a support beam.

POWER OUTAGE ADVISORIES PUC SERVICES ************************* Power has been restored to all customers . If you are still without power please call the PUC Emergency number at 759-6555.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has told Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty that the federal government is eager to help Elliot Lake rescue efforts in any way it can. Harper and McGuinty spoke by telephone last night.

The Economic Development Corporation feels the timing and plan is better than ever for development of the Gateway site.