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Dollar Tree opens in Espanola today
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s latest retail business is opening its doors today. The Dollar Tree located in Espanola’s downtown opens its doors at nine am Thursday morning. Up to 28 new jobs have been created with most of the … Continue reading
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Ancient burial grounds found on Blind River golf course
By Rosalind Russell – Part of the grounds of the Blind River golf course is being cordoned off to the public after ancient burial mounds were identified. Mississauga First Nation Chief Brent Niganobe informed the municipality earlier this week that … Continue reading
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NOSDA AGM being held in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – Shaping the future of human services is the focus for the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association this week. The group — which includes officials with the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Social Services — is holding its annual … Continue reading
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Pride Parade to be held in Serpent River First Nation
By Rosalind Russell – The wider community is invited to come out and take part in a Pride Parade at Serpent River First Nation. The parade is set for today starting at the Life Centre and making its way to … Continue reading
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Academic excellence and commitment to school and community
The École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) school community is proud to highlight the efforts and achievements of a remarkable graduating student, Lauren Langlois. Since grade 9, this student has stood out for her unwavering volunteer commitment to her school … Continue reading
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Espanola’s Christi Belcourt featured on stamp
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola Indigenous artist has been honoured with the release of a new Canadian stamp. Christi Belcourt of Espanola is a Métis visual artist and environmentalist known for her intricate paintings that emulate Métis floral beadwork. … Continue reading
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Regional medical van unveiling today
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais and other dignitaries will be on hand today for the unveiling of the new regional medical transportation van for the LaCloche Foothills region. The vehicle is a joint project between the four … Continue reading
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Go Fund Me set up for Manitoulin Island family
By Rosalind Russell – A Go Fund Me has been set up for a Manitoulin Island family who lost their home to fire this past weekend. On Sunday, Nevin Merrylees, his wife and their eight-month-old son escaped the fire, but … Continue reading
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Flags lowered in Elliot Lake in remembering Algo Mall collapse
By Rosalind Russell – The city of Elliot Lake has lowered its flags to half-mast acknowledging the 12th anniversary of the Algo Mall collapse, and to remember one of their own. Mayor Andrew Wannan says the flags were lowered on … Continue reading
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Manitoulin manor opens new garden for residents
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Centennial Manor courtyard was the perfect setting for a new garden, which was officially opened this weekend. “Mary’s Garden” at the manor in Little Current was officially opened with a ribbon cutting in memory … Continue reading
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