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Blind River council hosting public meeting focusing on local park
By Rosalind Russell – Blind River Town Council will be hosting a public session in late May focusing on one of their municipal parks and nesting turtles in the vicinity. Blind River resident, Ben Wiesner, asked council for the meeting … Continue reading
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Greater Sudbury council building new arena and events centre
By Rosalind Russell – Following years of discussion, Greater Sudbury council has finally made the decision to build a new arena/convention/events centre in the downtown rather than renovating the existing arena. At its meeting this week, Council unanimously voted to … Continue reading
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New treasurer for the Town of Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Council has appointed a new treasurer to oversee the town’s financial affairs and strategic financial management. Julie Bouthillette brings over 10 years of public sector accounting experience with the majority being in the municipal sector … Continue reading
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Free home fire inspections by Town of Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Fire Department is offering free home inspections to residents. Fire Chief Mike Pichor says the inspections will start on Monday, April 29th. He says they are offering the inspections for two reasons, to assist … Continue reading
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Spring Market in the planning stages for local medical clinic
By Rosalind Russell – The Spanish Health Committee has started planning the annual Spring Market. Committee Chair Jocelyne Bishop says the event will be held on Saturday May 4th at the Spanish Four Seasons Waterfront Complex from 10 am to … Continue reading
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Supports for food banks in Elliot Lake and Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Local area food banks have received some much-needed support from their respective communities. Earlier this week, the Elliot Lake Royal Canadian Legion Branch 561 donated $2,000 from their bingo proceeds to The Elliot Lake Food Bank. … Continue reading
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Massey Agricultural Society introduces seed program in schools
By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Agricultural Society has been busy over the last few weeks working with schools throughout the area as part of their seed program. This year, the society has been working hard to bring new youth … Continue reading
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UCCM Police hosting virtual sessions dealing with elder abuse
By Rosalind Russell – The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Police Association is hosting two virtual sessions for the public to learn more about elder abuse. The sessions will help the public define what elder abuse is, recognizing when … Continue reading
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Espanola woman representing LaCloche Foothills at national women empowerment competition
An Espanola woman is representing the LaCloche Foothills Region at a national women’s empowerment competition. Rosalind Russell, who is known as the morning host and regional news anchor for Moose 99/3FM-Espanola is representing the region, which includes the Town of … Continue reading
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Sables-Spanish Rivers Township changes plans for renaming arena
By Rosalind Russell – Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has decided not to rename the arena in memory of a past mayor. The late Maurice Cazabon passed away earlier this year and a motion was put on the table to consider renaming … Continue reading
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