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Today is International Day of Mourning

By Rosalind Russell – Today, April 28, is the International Day of Mourning for workers killed on the job or from occupational disease.Janice Martell, the founder of the McIntyre Powder Project, will be a speaker at Elliot Lake’s memorial today.She … Continue reading

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M’Chigeeng business donates $10,000 to repairs

By Rosalind Russell – The newly formed Mindemoya Arena Repair Committee on Manitoulin Island has received a significant donation to go towards repairs to the facility. According to the release, Finn’s Gas Bar in M’Chigeeng First Nation made a $10,000 … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake Home & Leisure Spring Show this weekend

By Rosalind Russell – Spring into the season with a weekend full of inspiration, expert advice, and family fun at the Elliot Lake Home & Leisure Spring Show. According to the organizers, the show opens at noon today and runs … Continue reading

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Thessalon emergency department closed this weekend

By Rosalind Russell – Physician shortages have led to a North Shore hospital having to close its emergency department for the weekend. Communications officer, Melanie Kubatlija, says that after exhausting all available options at this time, the Emergency Department at … Continue reading

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Espanola Council proclaims May as Community Living Month – flag raising set for May 1st

By Rosalind Russell – May is Community Living Month, an annual celebration of the contributions of people who have an intellectual disability and their families. Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais and the Council formally announced the proclamation this week in support … Continue reading

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Mark your calendars for the upcoming LaCloche Foothills Job Fair and Career Expo

By Rosalind Russell – The four communities of the LaCloche Foothills have joined together to host the Third Annual Job Fair & Career Expo set for May 13 at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex from 10 am to 2 pm. … Continue reading

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Rainbow Board hosts workshop for students with special needs

By Rosalind Russell – If you want to learn more about programming and services for special needs children, consider attending a workshop in Sudbury today. The Rainbow District School Board is hosting the free Destination Readiness: Pathways for Students with … Continue reading

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Date set for Espanola High School reunion

By Rosalind Russell – The 75th Espanola High School Reunion date has been finalized. The committee has set July 31st, August 1st and August 2nd of next year for the event. They are looking for an enthusiastic team of volunteers … Continue reading

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Musical inductee from Webbwood

By Rosalind Russell – A fundraiser is planned for a musical inductee from Webbwood. According to the release, the event will be held for Great Northern Opry inductee, Malcolm Moffat. The funds will go towards funding Moffat’s trip to the … Continue reading

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