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Official inauguration of greenhouse at École secondaire catholique La Renaissance
On September 24, 2025, the École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) school community celebrated the inauguration of the school’s new greenhouse. Gathered on the school grounds, students from Grades 9 to 12, including those enrolled in the Specialist High Skills … Continue reading
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Espanola water and sewer rates rising again in the new year
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has approved another increase in water and sewer rates for structures on the municipal system. According to town treasurer, Julie Bouthillette, the rates are failing to generate enough revenue to cover the cost of … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Council approves another $11.6M for the Rogers Arena
By Rosalind Russell – Following a detailed report and discussion at Elliot Lake Council’s Monday night meeting, council passed a motion to spend an addition $11.6 million on the Rogers Arena. Council endorsed a contract with Perry + Perry Architects … Continue reading
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Contractor named for new arena in Greater Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Greater Sudbury has given its contract for the new arena to a long-time building firm. City council has given approval to sign a deal with PCL as the new construction manager for its … Continue reading
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Franco-O Tour Inspires La Renaissance Students
On September 22, École catholique La Renaissance welcomed the identity-building team from Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon as part of the “Franco Fiers au CSC Nouvelon” Tour (Proud Franco-Ontarians at CSC Nouvelon). With Rodney Meilleur, identity-building facilitator, and Julie Lancup, teaching … Continue reading
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Espanola Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner to support a little guy fighting cancer
By Rosalind Russell – A fundraising spaghetti dinner is being held today to support a little guy with strong Espanola ties. Larry LeClair of Espanola is the grandfather of three-year-old Gino who is fighting cancer. His grandson’s family lives near … Continue reading
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75TH Espanola High School Reunion organizational meeting tonight
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola High School 75th Reunion Committee is meeting this evening to formulate plans for the three-day event set for 2026. The organizers invite anyone interested in hosting an event, sharing an idea or wanting to … Continue reading
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GoFundMe set up for Espanola family
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola man’s family needs some extra help and are looking for support from the public through a GoFundMe campaign. Shawna Dubreuil has organized the campaign in support of her brother, Derek, who passed away last … Continue reading
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Fourth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon raises over $4,000 … so far …
By Rosalind Russell – The Moose 99.3 FM CJJM’s Fourth Annual Heart of Gold held on Friday was yet another success. The radiothon raised over $4,000 so far with more donations coming in. The funds will go to the Northern … Continue reading
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Algoma District schools have an OPP liaison officer
By Rosalind Russell – Schools in the Algoma District are considered communities of their own, and to that end, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has appointed an officer as a liaison who will work with 33 different elementary schools. … Continue reading
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