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It’s a snow day for Espanola, Massey and the Sudbury District
By Rosalind Russell – Buses have been cancelled for the Espanola, Massey and Sudbury Districts. However, school buses continue to run for the Manitoulin and Algoma Districts. All schools will remain open, however, no transportation will be provided.Parents who transport … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council elects a new mayor
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council only nominated one man for the job of mayor and that is Acting Mayor Andrew Wannan. Wannan was nominated by Councillors Norman Mann and Charlie Flintoff both commenting on how well he has … Continue reading
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Nature Conservancy of Canada purchases 750 hectares of land on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Three large parcels of land on Manitoulin Island have been bought by the Nature Conservancy of Canada to keep the land in a natural wilderness state for conservation purposes. According to the release, the conservancy says … Continue reading
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Lands and resources forum being held in North Bay
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Nation is hosting its 8th Annual Lands and Resources Forum in North Bay this week. Officials say sessions run today through Friday and will include presentations and discussions among Anishinabek Nation leadership, citizens, government … Continue reading
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MPP Michael Mantha moving bill to fix Northern Health Travel Grant
ESPANOLA – Today Michael Mantha, MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin, was joined by Donna Stewart (CAO of the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board) to call on the government of Ontario to pass Bill 13, The Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory Committee Act. The … Continue reading
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Espanola Winter Carnival
…. thank you to all the organizations and volunteers who put together fabulous events for Espanola Winter Carnival 2024. Photos by Rosalind Russell, Makayla Raby, Kathy Carre, Grant Lewis, Boogie Mountain.
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Snowarama 2024 a big success
By Rosalind Russell – Despite having to cancel the ride, the Espanola/North Shore 2024 Snowarama was a huge success. Easter Seals coordinator, Carmen Bazinet, says the event raised $25,500 on Sunday. She says the top fundraiser was Elliot Lake’s Leo Deveau … Continue reading
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Blind River businesses not happy with municipal accommodations tax
By Rosalind Russell – A Blind River business owner is not happy with the response from council in connection to the Municipal Accommodation Tax. Tyler MacIver of MacIver’s Motel & Camp says he made a presentation to council earlier this … Continue reading
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Hospital foundation nears its goal
By Rosalind Russell – The most recent donation to the St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation has brought the organization once step closer to its goal of $700,000. Five musicians who staged an afternoon of music made a $3,200 donation to … Continue reading
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Transport driver and company facing multiple charges following a fatal horse and buggy collision
By Rosalind Russell – Charges have been laid against a transport driver and a company after a fatal collision with a horse and buggy last December (on Dec. 4, 2023). East Algoma OPP Constable Bev Gauthier says a tractor trailer … Continue reading
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