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75th Espanola High School Anniversary Committee plans coming together
By Rosalind Russell – Plans for Espanola High School’s 75th Anniversary are coming together. Various groups, organizations and businesses are coming together to mark the milestone with family-oriented events July 3rd and 4th. According to the release, the committee has … Continue reading
Possible settlement reached in lawsuit following Algo Mall collapse
By Rosalind Russell – It has been nearly 15 years since the Algo Mall collapse in Elliot Lake, and there could soon be a court resolution. According to a release from the firm, Roy O’Connor LLP, of Toronto, a proposed … Continue reading
Repairs to Rogers Arena in Elliot Lake progressing quickly
By Rosalind Russell – The repairs on the Rogers Arena are starting to move at a faster pace and on schedule. That from Chris Perry of Perry & Perry Architects, who shared the news with council at latest briefing, adding … Continue reading
NDP on a road trip
By Rosalind Russell – Life is a highway for the NDP over the next little while. They’re taking a northern road trip along Highways 11 and 17 — highlighting dangers, documenting concerns and pushing the government to act before more … Continue reading
Rainbow students participate in the Technological Skills Competition
By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board will host its 19th annual Technological Skills Competition this week. Most events will take place at Cambrian College in Sudbury this Wednesday, while some competitions are scheduled over the coming weeks … Continue reading
Laurentian University has announced a large pledge from Vale and union
By Rosalind Russell – At the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention, Vale Base Metals and the United Steelworkers Local 6500 announced a $450,000 pledge to Laurentian University. According to the release, the funding will support the creation of … Continue reading
Have a green thumb? Want one? Join a free garden club
By Rosalind Russell – North Shore corridor’s Laura Courtemanche has founded a free garden club to support and educate people about food growing and making preserves. She says the idea behind it is the World War II Victory Gardens, focusing … Continue reading
Two student trustees elected to the French Catholic board
By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon says two new student trustees will begin their term for the 2026-2027 school year on August 1st. Emilie Philippe, a grade 11 student at École secondaire catholique l’Horizon in Val Caron, … Continue reading
Unifor Action Centre Donates $174,500 to Support Palliative Care Enhancements at Espanola Regional Hospital
By Terri Noble – Espanola, ON — February 9, 2026 — The Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce a generous donation of $174,500 from Unifor Action Centre. This significant contribution will directly support the hospital’s Palliative Care Team … Continue reading
Espanola High School boys basketball team wins NOSSA
By Rosalind Russell – For the first time in Espanola High School history, the Senior Boys Basketball team returned home as NOSSA Champions. The boys competed in Sault Ste. Marie against the top ‘A’ schools from Sudbury, North Bay and … Continue reading
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