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Fort McMurray evacuates due to wildfire
By Rosalind Russell – Just over 8 years since a massive wildfire tore through parts of Fort McMurray, an evacuation order has been issued for several neighbourhoods in the northern Alberta city as a wildfire creeps ever closer. An Alberta … Continue reading
Smile Cookies
By Grant Lewis – Many many thanks to the over 70 volunteers who decorated thousands of cookies, and to the many businesses in town who pre-ordered dozens of creative smile cookies. A HUGE SHOUT OUT to the managers and staff … Continue reading
Chick magic at Espanola school
By Rosalind Russell – Some students at an Espanola school got an awesome experience watching little peepers hatch. Kelly Laderoute is a teacher at Sacred Heart School in Espanola who loves to take a bit of a different approach to … Continue reading
Flag-lowering in Espanola honours victims of crime
By Rosalind Russell – A flag-lowering was held in Espanola at town hall Monday morning for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. Victims Crisis Assistance Service Executive Director for Manitoulin and the North Shore Amy Collins says she appreciates Espanola … Continue reading
Dollar Tree coming to Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s downtown core is getting another new business with the impending arrival of the Dollar Tree. The business located at the intersection of Highway Six-Centre Street and Barbar Street will likely open in mid to late … Continue reading
St. Joseph General Hospital Elliot Lake CEO to depart
By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph General Hospital in Elliot Lake will be looking for a new CEO. The board announced that Jeremy Stevenson has accepted a President and CEO position in the Ottawa Region, but he will stay on until … Continue reading
Functional rail service requires more than clever catch phrases and good intentions
By Éric Boutilier – Two steps forward, one step back. That’s how I’d describe the process of getting the Northlander once more on track. For nearly six years, the Ford government repeatedly stated they’re bringing back passenger rail to north-eastern … Continue reading
Espanola woman marathoning for Muscular Sclerosis
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola woman who has been diagnosed with muscular sclerosis and is an avid marathoner has changed up her routines, but still pushes herself to the limit. Heather Wilson was diagnosed with the degenerative disease just … Continue reading
McHappy Day a huge success between three communities
By Rosalind Russell – The numbers are in for McHappy Day, and the results are a huge success for three communities. The Town of Espanola and the cities of Elliot Lake and Greater Sudbury raised $33,958 this year. The funds … Continue reading
Gore Bay landscaping its waterfront
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Gore Bay is making improvements to its waterfront. Mayor Ron Lane says more improvements include the planting of at least 15 beautiful trees on the site of the old town playground. He says … Continue reading
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