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Potentia Renewables Incorporated hosting two public consultations for solar project
By Rosalind Russell – Potentia Renewables Incorporate, the company looking at installing a 141-megawatt solar facility on a 600-acre property roughly 14 kilometres outside of Massey, is beginning the public consultation process. The company is hosting public open houses next … Continue reading
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EHS Spartans Girls Slo-Pitch hoping for a NOSSA Victory
By Rosalind Russell – Late, the Espanola High School Girls Slo-pitch team competed in a tournament held in Sudbury, coming out on top to head to Northern Ontario finals. They kicked off the day going 3-1 with victories against Champlain, … Continue reading
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23rd Annual Knights Cruisers Cruise-In & Craft Fair remembers one of their own
By Rosalind Russell – One of Espanola’s most popular events is being held in special memory of one of its long-time members, the late Rodney (Rodd) Junkala. (the J is silent, UNK-ah-la). Knights Cruisers Club President, Richard Stroud says they … Continue reading
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Intergovernmental Round Table focusing on closure of Interfor’s Nairn Sawmill
By Rosalind Russell – Government leaders including Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas will be attending an Intergovernmental Round Table Meeting focusing on the closure of the Nairn Center sawmill tomorrow. She says the discussion will focus on the recent announcement … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Renaissance Centre finds a new home
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Renaissance Active Living Centre has found a location in Elliot Lake. at 6 Charles Walk. According to the release, the previous centre, which was located at 2 Veteran’s way, was sold and the … Continue reading
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Espanola High School teacher named Teacher of the Year
By Rosalind Russell – A long-time teacher at Espanola High School has received the highest accolade from the Rainbow District School Board for her dedication over the decades. Tammy Sheppard was presented with the William N. Roman Teacher of the … Continue reading
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Blood cancer May-long campaign raises over $2,000
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Beer Store was successful in raising just over $2,000 to go towards the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. General Manager Taryn Bond says the Espanola Lions hosted a barbecue raising $338 and also … Continue reading
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It’s Cruising Time Again
By Pat Parker – Espanola, Ontario – The Knight Cruisers Car Club is hosting it’s 23st annual Cruise-In and Craft Fair, on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. President Richard Stroud said, “We will be remembering Rod … Continue reading
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IMPAIRED CHARGE AT RIDE CHECK
(ESPANOLA, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Jacklin Road resulted in impaired charge for driver of small grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). On May 25, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m. the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) … Continue reading
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Espanola High School challenging municipalities/FirstNations to plant trees
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School is running its Second Annual LaCloche Area Municipal Tree Planting Relay where municipalities are challenged to plant 50 trees. Teacher, Jayson Stewart, says this year, thanks to a donation of 1,400 trees by … Continue reading
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