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Government of Canada invests $108,000 in Indigenous economic development
By Rosalind Russell – Serpent River First Nation is receiving funding from FedNor to develop a five-year Strategic plan for the community. Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan announced yesterday a FedNor investment of $108,000 to help maximize tourism and … Continue reading
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New riding boundaries in 2025 means a new riding and candidates for some former AMK voters
By Rosalind Russell – The 2022 Canadian federal electoral redistribution has divided Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing splitting municipalities along geographical lines. The former Sault Ste. Marie riding has been expanded to include much of rural Algoma District, and is renamed Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma. … Continue reading
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Northern Ontario Curling Association playdowns underway in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Curling Association Playdowns are underway in Espanola. The event, hosted by the Espanola Curling Club, officially opened with a ceremony last night, to welcome the ten men’s teams and five women’s teams vying … Continue reading
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Espanola council agrees to ten-year contract with bylaw enforcement
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has endorsed a ten-year contract with local bylaw enforcement. The deal with Rainbow District Animal Services and By-Law Enforcement was signed after both parties agreed to cap annual inflationary increases to 2% annually. Rainbow … Continue reading
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Expo in the works for the LaCloche Foothills member municipalities
By Rosalind Russell – Registrations have begun for the 2025 LaCloche Foothills Job Fair & Career Expo. Businesses and industry professionals are asked to contact the Economic Development Officer in Espanola if they are interested in taking part. Participants from … Continue reading
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Bowl for the Children of Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Northern Lights Bowling Centre in Elliot Lake is hosting its 13th Annual Bowl for the Children even early next month. The funds raised from the evening of bowling helps fund sports, school excursions and outdoor activities. Last … Continue reading
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Ford sworn in – unveils his cabinet
By Rosalind Russell – Premier Doug Ford unveiled his cabinet yesterday afternoon, as he kicked off his third term as the Premier of Ontario. Ford says as our province faces one of the greatest challenges in our history, workers and families … Continue reading
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Anishinaabe Spiritual Centre revitalization with Lenten gathering
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinaabe Spiritual Centre is revitalizing its programming and it’s starting with a Lenten gathering. According to the release, the centre is inviting the public to a Day of Reflection and Reconciliation on Saturday, April 5th, … Continue reading
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Northern Ontario Curling Championships open today …
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola is hosting the 2025 Northern Ontario Curling Championships today.The opening ceremony will take place this evening at 6:30 pm at the Espanola Curling Club.The public is invited to welcome the ten men’s teams and five … Continue reading
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Jake’s Home Centre supports local health care with a generous donation.
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island business has donated $10,000 to the Manitoulin Health Centre’s latest fundraising campaign. Jake’s Home Centre owner Adam Smith says when it comes to supporting local initiatives, there is nothing more important than local … Continue reading
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