By Rosalind Russell – Two bylaw enforcement officers and a building inspector were officially welcomed by council Monday night. Amanda Laurence, the Deputy Clerk, says Nichole Appleton has been appointed as a Building Inspector for the City of Elliot Lake … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – If you don’t mind getting down and dirty, and get some great exercise at the same time, consider taking in the Annual Mud Run at Boogie Mountain in Espanola. General manager Tom Hutchinson says this is … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council will be discussing water metering at its meeting this evening following the release of a study. Recent complaints regarding the fairness of the town’s water billing structure relating to water meters resulted in staff … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is renewing its call for information related to the death of Anthony Samuel Mandamin, who was killed in a hit-and-run on Sept. 16, 2006. Police Chief Ron Gignac says Mandamin, who … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – First Nation leaders and land resources managers from the North Shore Corridor, Manitoulin Island and beyond will take part in the 2026 Indigenous Land Symposium in the new year. According to the release, over 300 delegates, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers and the Town of Espanola have entered into an agreement for a shared fire administration. In a joint release, the municipalities state with growing expectations of municipal fire departments for training, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Webbwood man was remembered by local area fire departments and other service providers last Friday. Remmington Goodchild, known as Remmie, passed away on August 28th. He had a career in the lumber industry, but it … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Royal Canadian Mint is honouring an artist’s work who originally hailed from Manitoulin Island. According to the release, the Mint states the new Daphne Odjig commemorative $2 coin is the first Canadian circulation coin to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Seventh Annual Ryleigh’s Ride in support of Toronto Sick Kids Foundation is set for next September 13th which runs from Sudbury to Espanola, then on the Little Current, and return. Kerri Chevrier says this is … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League pre-season is finished, and the regular season is now underway this week. The Blind River Beavers and Espanola Paper Kings are two local teams in the league. The Kings will … Continue reading →