Press Releases

ELLIOT LAKE & BLIND RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESTRICT ALL OPEN AIR BURNING
Elliot Lake & Blind River, Ontario, July 6, 2020
Fire Chief John Thomas and Fire Chief Ken Raymond announced today that effective 8:00 a.m. July 6, 2020, due to a lack of rain and extreme dry conditions, there is a Fire Ban in effect immediately in Elliot Lake and Blind River. 
The Fire Ban means that no burning or open flame is allowed.
This means: 
- All burning...
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City Provides Update on Public Spaces
For all public spaces, physical distancing remains in effect. Please respect signage, ensure social distancing and be courteous with others while using public spaces and facilities. If crowds become too large the city may need to implement other measures to manage the risk and respect existing orders.
Kiwanis Skate Park: has re-opened.
Westview Trailer Park: will re-open Saturday June 27th at limited capacity to reinforce...
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Kiwanis Splash Pad to re-open Saturday, June 20 th. . The splash pad passed recent inspection by the Algoma Public Health and splash pads are specifically permitted in the province’s description of phase 2. Social distancing rules remain in effect. If crowds become too large the city may need to implement other measures to manage the risk and respect existing orders.   
Play structures and skate park remain closed by order of the province. Team sports and...
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Unsupervised Beaches Open Friday June 12 th
Spruce and Spine Beaches will be re-opened later today. Please respect social distancing and proceed with caution. Washrooms will be opened but the waterfront is unsupervised: use at your own risk. Typically lifeguarding is in place in time for the July long weekend. 
 
Play structures remain closed by provincial order. The shoreline walking trail between beaches can be more easily used now that the parking...
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City adds more updates for beaches
The City will re-open Spruce and Spine beaches for unsupervised use in the coming days. Crews will be raking the beaches, barricading play structures and re-opening washrooms. As soon as those steps are complete, the beaches can re-open for unsupervised use (much like in the past at this time of year). An announcement to local media will follow when formally re-opened. Once the parking areas at the beaches are re-opened, the shoreline...
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