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

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 >

Judge orders Elliot Lake mayor removed from office over conflict of interest

The mayor lobbied fellow councillors to build a $30-million planned sports hub next to a plaza owned by a corporation controlled by him and his wife

Jan 11, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Roof at Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre collapses (5 photos, update)

The collapse happened in the auditorium around 6:30 p.m. Three people were in the auditorium at the time but were able to get out unharmed

Feb 22, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >