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Elliot lake Fire Tower has a new attraction focusing on kids

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Fire Tower Park has a new attraction focusing on the children.According to the release, the city’s Parks team completed the installation of playground  equipment last week ensuring itand lookout are safe, accessible, and … Continue reading

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TRAFFIC COMPLAINT REPORTING POSSIBLE IMPAIRED DRIVER RESULTS IN ARREST

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been charged with refusal after police received a traffic complaint. On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting a possible … Continue reading

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Espanola woman writes cookbook to support Cuba Mission

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola woman has written a cookbook to support an annual mission to Cuba. Jenn Bousquet, a member of Northern Life Church, has produced a cookbook called Daniel Fast Cookbook Bousquet says she chose to center … Continue reading

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Kenjgewin Teg Receives $10 Million Gift from the Mastercard Foundation

By Rosalind Russell – Kenjgewin Teg has received a $10 million gift from the Mastercard Foundation. Officials say it’s the first donation to Kenjgewin Teg’s new (Waawaaskonenh) Foundation, which will officially launch in November.” Jennifer Brennan, Senior Director of Canada … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake council makes appointments of enforcement officers/building inspector official

By Rosalind Russell – Two bylaw enforcement officers and a building inspector were officially welcomed by council Monday night. Amanda Laurence, the Deputy Clerk, says Nichole Appleton has been appointed as a Building Inspector for the City of Elliot Lake … Continue reading

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Boogie Mountain Annual Mud Run set to go

By Rosalind Russell – If you don’t mind getting down and dirty, and get some great exercise at the same time, consider taking in the Annual Mud Run at Boogie Mountain in Espanola. General manager Tom Hutchinson says this is … Continue reading

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Espanola council to discuss water metering following study for multi-residential buildings

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council will be discussing water metering at its meeting this evening following the release of a study. Recent complaints regarding the fairness of the town’s water billing structure relating to water meters resulted in staff … Continue reading

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WTPS renew appeal for information in death of Anthony Mandamin – memorial walk planned

By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is renewing its call for information related to the death of Anthony Samuel Mandamin, who was killed in a hit-and-run on Sept. 16, 2006. Police Chief Ron Gignac says Mandamin, who … Continue reading

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2026 Indigenous Land Symposium taking place in Sudbury

By Rosalind Russell – First Nation leaders and land resources managers from the North Shore Corridor, Manitoulin Island and beyond will take part in the 2026 Indigenous Land Symposium in the new year. According to the release, over 300 delegates, … Continue reading

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New agreement for sharing fire services – regional fire chief named

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers and the Town of Espanola have entered into an agreement for a shared fire administration. In a joint release, the municipalities state with growing expectations of municipal fire departments for training, … Continue reading

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