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Espanola council endorses district economic diversification strategy
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has endorsed the LaCloche Foothills Region Economic Diversification Strategy. Kyra Knapp from KLB Consulting presented the document last night, which outlines the move away from a single industry base to more diversification in tourism, … Continue reading
Elliot Lake selects consultants to develop economic strategy
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given its approval to the hiring of a consultant firm to put together a new economic strategy for the city. Council has approved the hiring of McSweeney and Associates out of Nepean … Continue reading
Schedule changed for water level on Agnew Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Due to the recent heavy snowfalls, there are changes to drawing down the water in a local area lake in the North Shore corridor. Eric Labelle, with Vale’s Power Department, says the water level drawdown continues … Continue reading
Espanola council to consider adopting regional economic strategy
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council will consider adopting a regional economic strategy at their regular meeting this evening. Kyra Knapp from KLB Consulting will present the LaCloche Foothills Region Economic Diversification Strategy, a detailed document outlining the move away … Continue reading
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
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