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Espanola and Sault Ste. Marie students explore Portugal
By Rosalind Russell – Some Espanola students are currently on a trip of a lifetime in Portugal. A group of students from École secondaire catholique La Renaissance in Espanola and École secondaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault in Sault Ste. Marie, are spending their … Continue reading
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New Project offers Early Developmental Screening to Parents & Caregivers
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health is introducing a new early childhood screening project in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma Child and Family Network. Nurturing Algoma focuses on early childhood screening and data collection as a … Continue reading
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Theft at local club in Blind River
By Rosalind Russell – The OPP is looking for help with a recent break-in at the Blind River Cross Country Ski Club. Sometime between Sunday to Wednesday of this week, someone broke into the garage at the club. Officials say … Continue reading
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Interest rate cut
By Rosalind Russell – An escalating trade war has prompted the Bank of Canada to cut its key interest rate for the seventh time in a row.The BOC announced Wednesday morning that it’s cutting the rate by a quarter point … Continue reading
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A very successful day!
By Grant Lewis – Once again Espanola has gathered to support a wonderful cause….Pompe Research. Five years ago, I’m sure very few OF US knew what Pompe disease was. Now, however, thanks to the McKechnie family, Kelsey Alex and Iris … Continue reading
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Community Living needs a new van!
By Grant Lewis – Community living needs a new van and how! Word is the old van sometimes is slightly temperamental to say the least. A new van is desperately needed to transport C.L.E. clients to appointments,for trips, and other … Continue reading
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Registration for Timberwolves is tonight
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Timberwolves are hosting registrations tonight at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex for the new Challenger Baseball team Joseph Dixon says Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program for children and youth aged five to … Continue reading
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Nairn & Hyman Township looking for interested individuals for council
By Rosalind Russell – A vacancy exists on the Township of Nairn and Hyman Council for one councillor position following the resignation of Guy Despatie in mid-February. CAO Belinda Ketchabaw says at this week’s council meeting, Council passed a resolution … Continue reading
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Rogers Arena work continues
By Rosalind Russell – As the winter season comes to an end and work on the Rogers Arena resumes the City of Elliot Lake is providing an update as well as next steps going forward. According to the release, the … Continue reading
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$30,000 IN SUSPECTED FENTANYL SEIZED AT RIDE CHECK IN ESPANOLA
(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people have been arrested and are facing charges after a Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check. On March 10, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE … Continue reading
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