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

Elliot Lake's shuttered arena a Kraft Hockeyville finalist

Centennial Arena was closed in September over concerns it is an unsafe structure; voting for Kraft Hockeyville $250K grand prize starts on March 29 and closes March 30

Mar 11, 2024 8:30 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: Northern Ontario arena a Kraft Hockeyville finalist

Voting for the Kraft Hockeyville grand prize starts at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 29, and closes at 5 p.m. on March 30

Mar 11, 2024 3:44 PM Read more >

Mantha unveils private member’s bill to boost medical travel grant

Put forward by Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha, bill would establish advisory committee to upgrade shortfalls in travel reimbursement

Feb 13, 2024 10:32 AM Read more >

'Perfect location': Blind River getting a new $10M hotel

Residents spoke 'loudly and clearly' about desire for brand-name lodging

Dec 5, 2023 7:31 AM Read more >

Blockbuster news: Blind River movie theatre reopening

'We are very excited to have this service return to our community': CAO-clerk

Aug 15, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Michael Mantha: ‘My entire focus is on the riding and the constituency’

Now sitting as an Independent after allegations of workplace misconduct, Algoma—Manitoulin MPP says he is dealing with some ‘emotional scars’

May 2, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

Elliot Lake CAO 'relieved of his duties'

Daniel Gagnon's departure comes three months after a judge ordered Mayor Chris Patrie removed from office

Apr 27, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Mantha says move to independent MPP status underway without staff

Algoma-Manitoulin MPP of 12 years faces 'logistical nightmare' as he prepares to return to legislature amid investigation

Apr 6, 2023 8:24 AM Read more >

Elliot Lake seeks federal funds for $27-million arts centre

Proposed arts and culture centre would occupy about half of the former civic centre off Highway 108

Mar 27, 2023 12:18 PM Read more >

Customers crave Penokean Hills Farms new Bruce Mines butcher shop

The company currently has 14 employees, and Gordon expects that it will go to 20 by the end of the year

Mar 27, 2023 9:12 AM Read more >