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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
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
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
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
Kenjgewin Teg welcomes the Manitoulin Anishinaabek Research Review Committee
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Anishinaabek Research Review Committee (MARRC) is officially becoming part of Kenjgewin Teg. President Dr. Beverley Roy says it will strengthening Indigenous-led research ethics, community-based research leadership, and culturally grounded research practices across Mnidoo Mnising. … Continue reading
MOU agreement reached for Bob Stirling Trails in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given its approval to a new memorandum of understanding agreement for the Bob Stirling Trails, a popular destination for residents and tourists alike. According to the report, city staff worked with the … Continue reading
Elliot Lake receives NOHFC funding for Rogers Arena repairs
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Mayor Andrew Wannan says the city has been approved for $2 million in funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for repairs to the Rogers Arena. He says the funding was the direct … Continue reading
Track and field competition underway today
By Rosalind Russell – Some 570 students with special needs from Rainbow District School Board and the Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord will gather at the Laurentian University track in Sudbury for the All-Star Athletic Meet today. Students will participate … Continue reading
Drive-by honours former Espanola firefighter – Dan Gallagher
By Rosalind Russell – The four fire departments of the LaCloche Region were joined by emergency medical staff and OPP Saturday afternoon for an honourary drive-by to thank one of their own for his years of service. Firefighter James Ramsay … Continue reading
Espanola home to one of 12 new Ontario Provincial Police Detachments
By Rosalind Russell – The province has made their final approvals for a new OPP Detachment in Espanola. The Town of Espanola donated a 1.6-hectare (four-acre) for the new detachment on Panache Lake Road back in June of 2024. As … Continue reading
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