By Rosalind Russell – For the first time in Espanola High School history, the Senior Boys Basketball team returned home as NOSSA Champions. The boys competed in Sault Ste. Marie against the top ‘A’ schools from Sudbury, North Bay and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg visited leaders in Sagamok-Anishinabek First Nation and Massey last week to announce funding for major waterworks. Rosenberg says the Ontario government is investing just over $1.8-million dollars to rehabilitate and repair the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is providing $479,603 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to help the Mindemoya Curling Club upgrade its facility. The Mindemoya Curling Club, a volunteer-run not-for-profit organization, is using the funding to replace … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health presented its 2025 Public Health Champion – Early Years Edition recipients with their awards at their February Board of Health meeting last week. Dr. Jennifer Loo, the Medical Officer of Health, says the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The I. M. Rare & Aware Skateathon held in Espanola last Saturday has raised nearly $56,000 and counting Parents, Alex and Kelsey McKechnie, has hosted the event since their daughter, Iris Mae, was diagnosed with Pompe … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Volunteers have come together to organize an inaugural fishing derby in memory of a North Shore resident who died from suicide last year. Organizer Rosie Podlatis, says it was a hard year for many people with … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ottawa is committing $1.55 billion to a program that ensures First Nations children have equal access to the care and services they need to live healthy, happy lives. The federal funding will renew Jordan’s Principle until … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The MPP for the Algoma-Manitoulin riding, Bill Rosenberg, lives in Thessalon and says he is aware of the multiple closures over the last year of the emergency department at the local hospital.  Rosenberg says he share … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Mayor Andrew Wannan and Council have appointed Matthew Hough city’s new Chief Administrative Officer, effective March 16th. Wannan says Hough brings over 25 years of senior executive leadership experience in complex public-sector and community-serving … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola family needs support from the community following a fire A couple with two young children have been displaced by a fire that occurred earlier this week and need the public’s help.Next Thursday, March 7th … Continue reading →