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A future teacher in service of others and her community
The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to highlight the remarkable contributions of Charlotte Gilbert, a grade 12 graduate from École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola). Throughout her high school years, she has stood out for her genuine commitment to … Continue reading
And the winner is…….
By Grant Lewis – Our lucky winner of the latest round of Catch the Ace is….Shari Duval. Shari is the big winner this time round and has 30,000 reasons to smile!!!! That was the jackpot….$30,000. Shari admitted that normally she … Continue reading
Tours of Espanola hosted by Espanola Public Library
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Public Library has launched its summer tour where visitors and residents alike can explore a bit of the town’s history. According to Simone Bevilacqua who is working on the Oral History Project, the tour … Continue reading
Blind River celebrates investment in the local museum – new artifact structures
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Blind River’s Timber Village Museum celebrated Ontario Trillium Foundation funding to install creative spaces on site. Curator Ashley Young says the structures will not only protect artifacts, but create education spaces that are … Continue reading
SCHOOL BUS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 17 – Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Arrested
(SPANISH, ON)– The driver of the commercial motor vehicle charged. On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 8:10 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the OPP, the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) Team, Fire Services and … Continue reading
Manitoulin man raises $12,500 for Manitoulin Health Centre’s Vital Visions Campaign
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island cyclist has raised thousands of dollars for the Manitoulin Health Centre. Centre CEO, President Paula Fields, says Peter Carter cycled his way to a $12,500 contribution for the Vital Visions Campaign. She says … Continue reading
Algoma School Board finalizes budget for upcoming 2026-27 school year
By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma District School Board approved the 2026-2027 Budget on Tuesday night. Board chair, Elaine Johnston, says the budget totals just over $209,000,000 representing a balanced and measured approach that sustains their focus on student achievement, … Continue reading
Kids Bikefest set in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – As one of the most popular events in Elliot Lake, organizers are anticipating a large turnout once again for the Annual KidsFest to be held at the Kiwanis Park (25 Dieppe Avenue) on June 29th. Organizers … Continue reading
Espanola introducing a new program to fight an invasive plant
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is developing a strategy to deal with an invasive plant. According to the release, invasive Phragmites (FRAG-mighties) australis (aws-STRAY-liss), is a foreign perennial grass that has been called the worst invasive plant … Continue reading
Manitoulin Transport honoured for support of visual care
By Rosalind Russell – Earlier this week, Nickel Belt MPP, Frances Gelinas met with executive staff from Manitoulin Transport to acknowledge the company’s contribution to vision care. Gelinas says Manitoulin Transport, headquartered on Manitoulin Island, has had a lasting and … Continue reading
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