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 →

By Rosalind Russell – The U13 Papertown Showdown kicks off a weekend of minor hockey with the Espanola Minor Hockey League taking to the ice in a weekend tournament. It kicks off tonight with a skills competition and play starts … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Elk’s and The Moose 99.3 FM CJJM will host the 48th annual hamper fund once again this year.  Hamper fund chair, Gary Tennant, says the organization will be distributing Christmas dinners with all the fixings … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Nickel Belt MPP Marc G. Serré announced a FedNor investment to assist First Nations and Indigenous entrepreneurs yesterday.   Serré says $1,500,000 has been granted to the Waubetek Business Development Corporation based in Whitefish River First Nation, … Continue reading →