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Plans in the works for Espanola High School 75th Anniversary
By Rosalind Russell – Plans are in the works for Espanola High School’s 75th Anniversary with an organizing committee already in place. According to the release, Richard Foucault and Bernie Houle will co-chair the new committee with Rosalind Russell as … Continue reading
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Industrial Residential School Memorial Design Contest in Wiikwemkoong
By Rosalind Russell – Indigenous artists and professionals are being invited to submit designs based on the theme “Empowering the Anishnabe in the Child” for Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island. According to the release from Wiikwemkoong Tourism, the winning … Continue reading
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Rainbow Board appoints Superintendents of schools
By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board has appointed two new superintendents. Education director Bruce Bourget says long-time Principals Dan Koziar and Leslie Mantle were appointed to senior leadership roles. He says Koziar will lead the ongoing implementation … Continue reading
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Rainbow District School Board continues to experience a disruption in its computer network due to a cyber incident.
Schools will remain open and all classes and programs will continue. Attendance will be taken. Parents will be able to call schools to report absences. Schools will be able to call home for the Safe Arrival program. There is no … Continue reading
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Carol Hughes’ Column – Trump’s Trade War Bluster Was a Lot of Hot Air, But We Must Remain Vigilant
This time last week, Canadians had some legitimate reasons to be concerned of a coming trade war, with the U.S. President Donald Trump threatening us with tariffs. While these tariffs would, at the last minute, be stopped for at least … Continue reading
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A New Path for Anishinabe Spiritual Centre
By Rosalind Russell – The Jesuits of Canada have taken the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre, just south of Espanola, off the market. According to the release from their head office in Montreal, they have committed to working with a select group … Continue reading
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AGM for Espanola Minor Baseball set for late this month
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Minor Baseball Association is hosting its annual general meeting soon. Items on the agenda include open executive positions, registration, start date, schedule and more. They are hoping that people who love baseball will consider … Continue reading
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Wikwemikong Tribal Police introduce new themed service vehicle
By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service has taken delivery of a new Wagoneer Community Services Vehicle for the service. The vehicle has been painted in bright orange with different designs identifying the themes for missing and murdered … Continue reading
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Museum looking for memorabilia in celebration of 100th anniversary
By Rosalind Russell – This year is the 100th anniversary of the Old Mill in Kagawong on Manitoulin Island, and the museum is looking to the public for help preparing for a commemorative display. Curator Rick Nelson says ceremonial events … Continue reading
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Espanola council welcomes some cuts to the tax increase finding savings of 1%
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council had asked the staff to come back with a municipal budget that would save some money when it was determined the draft budget, delivered over two weeks ago, was sitting at a 5.99 percent … Continue reading
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