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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has started its Spring flushing program. Superintendent of Public Works, Dave Parker, says flushing all water mains and fire hydrants started yesterday and will be carried out over the next two weeks. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Calling all parents and kids! Registration is now open for this summer’s Youth All Sports Night Program at Collins Hall. Teams will go head-to-head for five weeks playing a different sport each Friday. Teams will earn … Continue reading →