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 historian recalls city since his family's arrival in 1957

According to him there were at least two major shopping spots, Kressge and Hudson Bay, where he would eventually have one of his first jobs

Apr 15, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Judge orders Elliot Lake mayor removed from office

Chris Patrie says he will meet with his lawyer tomorrow to discuss next steps, including possible appeal; ruling says he should be disqualified for two years

Jan 10, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Former Elliot Lake mall property back on sale

The decision to sell Algo Mall property was made unanimously by newly elected council members at its first regular council meeting Monday evening

Nov 30, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Elliot Lake chooses new mayor, ousts most of council

Only incumbent to return to council is Norman Mann

Oct 25, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Elliot Lake woman finds long-lost siblings at age 83

Judith Ann Pitre, who was adopted when she was three months old, reunited with her biological siblings after being discovered on social media

Sep 13, 2022 6:00 PM Read more >

Blind River council seat has no takers

That's even after the nomination deadline was extended — new council will have to appoint someone to fill the seat

Aug 30, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Sault diocese bishop said pope's apology was 'very moving'

The Bishop shared his thoughts reflecting on the injustices inflicted on indigenous people and the residential school system

Aug 4, 2022 8:00 PM Read more >

Victim of fatal Christmas Eve ATV rollover was retired OPP officer

Death of Philip Nowiski, was 'shock to all of us,' says OPP Community Safety officer Phil Young

Dec 29, 2020 10:43 AM Read more >

Two killed in Saturday morning Elliot Lake house fire

The 64-year-old homeowner and a tenant living in the basement both perished in the early morning blaze

Mar 9, 2020 9:28 AM Read more >

Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs supporters slow Hwy. 17 traffic at Blind River

Highway 17 traffic slow down and information picket was organized in solidarity with Indigenous people blocking construction of a pipeline through their traditional territories

Feb 18, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >