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NOJHL honours its own – Paper Kings’ Owen Smith Rookie of the Year
By Rosalind Russell – Sixteen-year-old Owen Smith, a forward with the Espanola Paper Kings, has been presented with the John Grignon Trophy – Rookie of the Year Award leading all in scoring with 60 points, including 24 tallies, in 51 … Continue reading
Discovering those who serve – Manitoulin hosting inaugural Community Safety Day
By Rosalind Russell – The Inaugural Community Safety Day is being held on Manitoulin Island to showcase the many available services. Co-chair Kevin Spikes says first responders from across the Island will converge at the Northeastern & The Islands Community … Continue reading
Elliot Lake council approves feasibility study for new museum location
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given its approval for the local museum to go ahead with a feasibility study. Curator Amelia D’Amato recommended the company, David Ellis Architect Inc., in partnership with Shick Shiner and Associates, be … Continue reading
New charter for Kiwanis Club celebrated in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Lieutenant Governor of the local Kiwanis region was on hand for the official welcoming of a new charter for the Kiwanis in Elliot Lake. Terry Atchinson says local Kiwanis members gathered together recently to mark … Continue reading
Rainbow Schools Go Blue for Canada Water Week
This month, Rainbow District School Board invites students and staff to Go Blue in support of water awareness and conservation. This environmental challenge coincides with Canada Water Week, a national celebration of water that takes place from March 21st to 27th … Continue reading
OFA steps into the fray expressing concerns over solar farm
By Rosalind Russell – A provincial organization has come forward expressing its concerns about a proposed solar farm in Massey. Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s Stephanie Vanthof says the local federation submitted comments to Sables-Spanish Rivers Township last year, opposing the … Continue reading
School buses running in Espanola, Massey, Manitoulin Island – suspended in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – All school buses in the City of Greater Sudbury are suspended due to road conditions following the major storm last week. However, all school buses are running in Espanola, Massey, and across the Manitoulin and Algoma … Continue reading
Funding for turnout gear for Manitoulin firefighters
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island volunteer firefighters association will be outfitted with new gear this year. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg met with Northeastern Manitoulin & The Islands Fire Chief Dwayne Deschamps last week to present a Fire Protection … Continue reading
Egg Campaign for Easter Seals underway today – Buy an egg, help a child
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola business is taking part in a fundraising campaign for Easter Seals. Easter Seals Program Manager for the local area, Carmen Bazinet, says the annual #UnstoppABLE® campaign (formerly the Paper Egg Campaign) is one of … Continue reading
Rosenberg makes major funding announcements for Manitoulin
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg was on Manitoulin Island this week announcing major funding for three key projects. He met with Northeastern Manitoulin and the Island Mayor Al McNevin to present an over $1.5M cheque ($1,535,463) to … Continue reading
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