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Carol Hughes’ column – Don’t let the Great Lakes become the next Great Garbage Patch
You may have seen in the news recently that a man has set out on a six month journey to swim across the Pacific Ocean. He will be swimming through what is known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an … Continue reading
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Construction of New Catholic Schools in Espanola Officially Launched
The construction of two new Espanola Catholic schools was officially launched earlier today. Numerous dignitaries, students, school staff and community members gathered on the future site of the schools to highlight the beginning of this much-anticipated project. The new building, … Continue reading
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Fundraiser Supports Expectant Massey Mother
Photo – Ian Karvonen, president of the Knight Cruisers Car Club with Alexcie Dillen (baby bump is Malia). Behind Alexcie is her Mom Corrina Dillen, on the right side of Alexcie is Jack Bardgett, president of the North Shore Cruisers. … Continue reading
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McColeman Sentencing Expected End Of The Month
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola man convicted of several sex-related charges involving several young boys is expected to be sentenced in the near future. Sentencing hearing dates of June 27th and 28th in Sudbury court for Paul McColeman have … Continue reading
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Shame-Based Billboard Justice
If you have not seen Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, – do. Beautiful, horrible, touching, crass, frightening with a message of hope and forgiveness – this film is the very reason we go to movies. Not just to be entertained, … Continue reading
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Espanola Council Rescinds Siding Exemption
By Rosalind Russell – In late May, Espanola councillor Ron Duplessis asked for a motion that anyone doing siding on their home be exempt from a building permit, unless there were structural considerations. He said, to his knowledge, other communities … Continue reading
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Bikes Donated From Police To Exchange For Residents
On Friday, June 8th a group of like-minded individuals gathered at the Red McCarthy Memorial Fields in Espanola. At that time, the Espanola Police Services Board donated a number of bicycles found within the Town of Espanola and turned over … Continue reading
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Espanola Council Agrees To Purchase Of New Fire Truck
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola will have a new pumper/tanker truck by next summer. Council ordered the tendering process and sent out packages to three different companies since both the current fire trucks will be 20 years … Continue reading
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