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Espanola High School teacher named Teacher of the Year
By Rosalind Russell – A long-time teacher at Espanola High School has received the highest accolade from the Rainbow District School Board for her dedication over the decades. Tammy Sheppard was presented with the William N. Roman Teacher of the … Continue reading
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
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