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Seniors Appreciation Day in the works for Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Residents who are 55 and older will be feted at the upcoming Seniors Appreciation Day to be held in Espanola. The activities, hosted by the Town of Espanola, include all day free access to squash, pickleball, … Continue reading
ONTC chairman reports progress on trainsets for return of Northlander
By Rosalind Russell – The chairman of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission says the Northlander is on track for its return in 2026. Al Spacek provided an update on the progress that’s being made to date including the train sets, … Continue reading
Rainbow School Board recognizes community and staff
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola grocery store has won the Rainbow District School Board’s Community Partnership Award for 2024. Tanner’s Your Independent Grocers was presented with the award for owner, Tanner Lafrenier’s contributions to Espanola High School enhancing the … Continue reading
Car show dedicated to devoted volunteer and politician
By Rosalind Russell – One of Espanola’s most popular events, The Knight Cruisers Car Show, is set for this weekend in remembrance of a Sudbury volunteer, politician and car enthusiast, Gerry Montpellier. Club President Richard Stroud says they will be … Continue reading
Dog Walk around the corner
By Rosalind Russell – This coming Sunday, residents who own a dog can take part a dog walk in Elliot Lake to help raise funds for dog guides. Pet Valu, the national sponsor, and the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog … Continue reading
Elliot Lake Retirement extends a challenge for current and former tenants
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Retirement Living is extending a challenge to all current or past tenants to donate to the Jamie and Jo-Ann Armstrong Arena Repair fund. The Centennial Arena requires some significant structural repairs and Retirement Living … Continue reading
OPP investigating fatal motorcycle crash involving Espanola resident
By Rosalind Russell – The Nipissing West OPP is investigating the death of an Espanola man following a fatal motorcycle crash this weekend. Constable Rob Lewis says on Sunday evening, around 5:00 pm, first responders attended to a two-vehicle collision, … Continue reading
Know a paramedic, say thank you
By Rosalind Russell – In honour of the nearly 11,000 dedicated paramedics in Ontario, Paramedic Services Week 2024 kicked off yesterday. Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs President Michael Sanderson says this year’s theme is “Help Us, Help You” and was … Continue reading
Radio-Chaud celebrates 20th anniversary of showcasing students’ musical skills
By Rosalind Russell – Radio-Chaud celebrated its 20th anniversary highlighting the musical and promotional talent of students from the Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord last week. The board says over 100 students from high schools in Elliot Lake, and seven … Continue reading
Elliot Lake taking on another national challenge
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is taking on another national challenge, this time for participACTION. The city has created the Get Active Elliot Lake Challenge to work towards having the municipality named Canada’s Most Active Community … Continue reading

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