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Espanola Minor Hockey Association AGM next week
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Minor Hockey Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting next week. EMHA President, Kim Armstrong, says the meeting will focus hold elections for vice-president and treasurer and there will also be discussion around … Continue reading
Manitoulin Health Centre welcomes two new doctors and a dietician to the staff
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre is welcoming two new physicians and a registered dietician to its staff on Manitoulin Island. According to the release, Dr. Kristina Barabas, Dr. Jun Park, and Registered Dietitian Jenelle McAuley will be … Continue reading
East Algoma OPP request public help in animal cruelty case
By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma OPP are investigating the discovery of several deceased domestic animals. Constable Bev Gauthier says last Thursday evening, officers responded to an animal cruelty complaint after a cardboard box containing deceased domestic animals was discovered … Continue reading
Debut film focuses on The Creation Story of Espanola’s Michael “Cy” Cywink
By Rosalind Russell – A debut film focusing on The Creation Story of Espanola’s internationally known artist, Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink’ has been released. Cory Bilyea of EagleEyes Photography & Media Productions says the documentary offers an intimate exploration of Cywink’s … Continue reading
Espanola hosting evening to thank volunteers
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is hosting a gathering to say thank you to its volunteer. According to the release, the town will host an evening recognizing the individuals who give their time, energy, and heart to … Continue reading
Espanola council proclaims May as Community Living Month – flag raising on Friday
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has proclaimed May as Community Living Month. Mayor Doug Gervais says Community Living Espanola is an organization which works to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities through partnership and collaboration … Continue reading
Walleye tournament will help library services in Spanish
By Rosalind Russell – The Spanish River Resort & Campgrounds is hosting the Jigging for Giants Walleye Catch & Release Tournament to raise funds for the Spanish Library. Resort operations manager David Rittberg says they will be running the derby … Continue reading
Flooding warnings continue in the districts
By Rosalind Russell – With heavy rain over the last 24 hours, flooding warnings continue throughout the districts of Algoma, Manitoulin and Sudbury. The Town of Espanola says a warning remains in place for Penage Lake Road with the Black … Continue reading
Paper Kings’ Smith named finalist for CJHL’s Top Rookie Award
By Rosalind Russell – A forward with the Espanola Paper Kings has been named one of the five finalists for the Canadian Junior Hockey League’s Top Rookie Award. Sixteen-year-old Owen Smith from North Bay, who was already named the Northern … Continue reading
Rogers Arena in Elliot Lake on budget and on schedule
By Rosalind Russell – The work continues on Rogers Arena in Elliot Lake, on budget and on schedule. Chris Perry of Perry & Perry Architects says the new knee braces to reinforce the roof trusses have all been installed, so … Continue reading

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