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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Espanola home to one of 12 new Ontario Provincial Police Detachments
By Rosalind Russell – The province has made their final approvals for a new OPP Detachment in Espanola. The Town of Espanola donated a 1.6-hectare (four-acre) for the new detachment on Panache Lake Road back in June of 2024. As … Continue reading
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Doctoral dissertation about paramedic resilience released by local paramedic
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola paramedic is receiving accolades for his work focusing on first responder well-being and bridging the gap between high-level paramedic service management and the specialized psychological needs of the modern workforce, Last week, Dr. David … Continue reading
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OPP Golden Helmets are coming to Wiikwemkoong
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Provincial Police Golden Helmets are coming to Manitoulin Island early next month. Organizers say the motorcycle corps will put on their performance on June 4th at 1:30 pm on Wikwemikong Way (by the arena). … Continue reading
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Giant Tiger Espanola supports Elders and Youth Gathering
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Giant Tiger is just one of many supporters of the upcoming Wiikwemkoong Youth and Elders Gathering. Owner Dan Vanier presented $1,000 as part of their Birthday Bash celebration pointing out the incredible work done to … Continue reading
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Spaghetti dinner tonight to assist Manitoulin Island awaiting a kidney transplant
By Rosalind Russell – Little Current’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 177 is hosting a spaghetti dinner this evening in support of a local woman who is awaiting a kidney transplant. Lisa Lecuyer says her mother Dianne has recently been placed … Continue reading
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