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Municipalities hire a new regional deputy fire chief – Brandon Courtemanche
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola and the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers have hired a Regional Deputy Fire Chief. According to the release, Brandon Courtemanche was born and raised in Espanola and has over eight years of experience … Continue reading
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Smile Cookie Campaign will support Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank once again
By Rosalind Russell – Calling all cookie decorators, it’s Smile Cookie Time in support of the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank. Volunteer Grant Lewis says last year, over $22,000 was raised to assist the organization, which is run by volunteers … Continue reading
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Owen Sound Transportation Company seeking new president and CEO
By Rosalind Russell – The operator of Manitoulin Island’s Chi-Cheemaun is looking for a new hand on the wheel. The Owen Sound Transportation Company, the Crown corporation that oversees operation of the province’s ferries, including the “Big Canoe” as it … Continue reading
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Blind River Legion planning a gathering to honour veterans
By Rosalind Russell – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 in Blind River is asking veterans to do lunch. According to the release, the Let’s Do Lunch gathering is set for April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Vikings prepping for the comeback
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Vikings are prepping for their comeback and are looking forward to seeing their fans. The Northern Ontario Junior A Team took a hiatus due to the closure and renovation of the Rogers Arena … Continue reading
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Flooding occurring on major roadways
By Rosalind Russell – Motorists are being asked to be vigilant when driving on local area roads. Conservation Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie are both reporting flooding throughout their jurisdictions. Following days of warmer temperatures and heavy melt, several roads … Continue reading
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Giant pumpkins
By Grant Lewis – Curcurbita Maxima is not the name of a disease, or a new car, or new dance step…but is the botanical name for a Giant Pumpkin. Join the Espanola Gardeners as they welcome Jason Behm of Massey. … Continue reading
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La Renaissance students share faith through stories
During the 40 days of Lent, grade 7 students at École élémentaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) explored three meaningful ways to grow closer to God: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Students were also invited to create wonderful repetitive-structure books inspired by … Continue reading
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