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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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Manitoulin Island Treaties Gathering welcomes sacred treaty items

By Rosalind Russell – First Nation leaders, Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and representatives from across the Robinson Huron Treaty territory gathered in Manitowaning on Manitoulin Island for the Manitoulin Treaty & Knowledge Gathering over the last three days focusing on treaty … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Secondary School student heading to SHAD program for the summer

Amara Wilson-Zegil of Manitoulin Secondary School will join hundreds of secondary students from across Canada to explore the world of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, and Entrepreneurship this summer. Rainbow District School Board Chief Executive Officer Bruce … Continue reading

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Highway Six Phase Five Connecting Link project in Espanola set to go

By Rosalind Russell – The final link of a major road reconstruction project in Espanola will be completed by the end of summer. As previously reported by The Moose, Espanola council approved the resurfacing of some 360 metres of highway … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services looking for volunteers – hosting open house

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services is looking for volunteers, including youth. According to the release, they are hosting an Open House on Friday, June 5th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Espanola Public Library. The … Continue reading

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