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École catholique Georges Vanier in Elliot Lake finished first overall at the elementary Cardboard Boat Races competition held in Sault Ste. Marie by winning both the first and third place. Photos supplied by GV
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SPORTS – Elliot Lake school going to provincial cardboard boat finals

Rosalind Russell
By Rosalind Russell

École catholique Georges Vanier in Elliot Lake finished first overall at the elementary Cardboard Boat Races competition held in Sault Ste. Marie by winning both the first and third place.
Team members Enza Fabris, Stella Albert, and Manon Rouillard completed the 25-meter course in 26.7 seconds and carried a load of 435 pounds.
The bronze-medal winning team’s vessel navigated 25 meters in 43.3 seconds and carried a load of 465 pounds.
As winners of a gold medal, the champion team will travel to Waterloo in March to take part in the provincials.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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