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Drive-by honours former Espanola firefighter – Dan Gallagher
By Rosalind Russell – The four fire departments of the LaCloche Region were joined by emergency medical staff and OPP Saturday afternoon for an honourary drive-by to thank one of their own for his years of service. Firefighter James Ramsay … Continue reading
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Espanola home to one of 12 new Ontario Provincial Police Detachments
By Rosalind Russell – The province has made their final approvals for a new OPP Detachment in Espanola. The Town of Espanola donated a 1.6-hectare (four-acre) for the new detachment on Panache Lake Road back in June of 2024. As … Continue reading
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Doctoral dissertation about paramedic resilience released by local paramedic
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola paramedic is receiving accolades for his work focusing on first responder well-being and bridging the gap between high-level paramedic service management and the specialized psychological needs of the modern workforce, Last week, Dr. David … Continue reading
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OPP Golden Helmets are coming to Wiikwemkoong
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Provincial Police Golden Helmets are coming to Manitoulin Island early next month. Organizers say the motorcycle corps will put on their performance on June 4th at 1:30 pm on Wikwemikong Way (by the arena). … Continue reading
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Giant Tiger Espanola supports Elders and Youth Gathering
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Giant Tiger is just one of many supporters of the upcoming Wiikwemkoong Youth and Elders Gathering. Owner Dan Vanier presented $1,000 as part of their Birthday Bash celebration pointing out the incredible work done to … Continue reading
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Spaghetti dinner tonight to assist Manitoulin Island awaiting a kidney transplant
By Rosalind Russell – Little Current’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 177 is hosting a spaghetti dinner this evening in support of a local woman who is awaiting a kidney transplant. Lisa Lecuyer says her mother Dianne has recently been placed … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Island Treaties Gathering welcomes sacred treaty items
By Rosalind Russell – First Nation leaders, Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and representatives from across the Robinson Huron Treaty territory gathered in Manitowaning on Manitoulin Island for the Manitoulin Treaty & Knowledge Gathering over the last three days focusing on treaty … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Secondary School student heading to SHAD program for the summer
Amara Wilson-Zegil of Manitoulin Secondary School will join hundreds of secondary students from across Canada to explore the world of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, and Entrepreneurship this summer. Rainbow District School Board Chief Executive Officer Bruce … Continue reading
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