By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Elks have donated to the Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre Auxiliary earlier this week.  The Elks hosted their annual Dinner, Dance and Elimination Draw back in October. They recently donated the $900 in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council held an in-depth discussion about the Connecting Link Phase Five project, which would see 360 metres of highway from Foucault Drive to Kei Will Drive upgraded in the south end of town.  Environmental Services … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has issued a strike notice.  The union representing rural and urban mail carriers says it means they will be legally allowed to strike as of this Friday (Nov. 15) if … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Public Library is hoping the public will help them through the grant process for some funding to support local projects. Librarian Laura Luopa says the Commonwell’s Learning Engagement Accelerator Fund (L.E.A.F.) Program supports projects … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The north’s five Large Urban Mayors are looking to maximize opportunities for economic development and strengthen the social safety net.   Provincial and federal advocacy was the focus of their meeting in the city on Friday.   One … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The board of St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake has appointed a new President/CEO. Board chair Elaine Johnston says Kelli-Ann Lemieux will take over the reins of the institution on November 20th. She says Lemieux’s experience … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake City Council is reviewing a draft bylaw defining restricted areas, parking, and fine amounts for infractions within city limits. City By-law Officer Bruce Elliott presented a staff report and draft update to the Bylaw … Continue reading →