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Last opportunity to vocalize opposition to tailing transfer 

By Rosalind Russell – Nairn & Hyman Township is hosting another open house to provide the public with the latest updates about the disposal of tailings at Agnew Lake.  CAO clerk treasurer, Belinda Ketchabaw, says the meeting will focus on … Continue reading

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Espanola artist donates original art to the Town 

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola artist, Penny Bois, turned over Perspective, a graphite and pastel on paper original work, to the Town of Espanola yesterday.  At the unveiling, Espanola Manager of Community and Recreation, Bailey Bouwmeester, extended thanks to Bois … Continue reading

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New Integrity Commissioner for Espanola 

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council unanimously approved a motion to hire a new Integrity Commissioner on the advice of their previous one.  Town CAO Clerk Joseph Burke says their former IC, Robert Swayze, had informed the town some time … Continue reading

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Wikwemikong Police program shows real results in reducing repeat offences  

By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is seeing results from a new program aimed at reducing repeat offences and improving compliance with court conditions.   Chief of Police Ron Gignac says the Offender Management Apprehension Program launched in … Continue reading

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Volunteers sought to support Camp Day 2025 

By Rosalind Russell – Volunteers are more than welcome to come out and donate some time to Camp Day 2025. Volunteers are needed on the drive-thru or greeting guests at local franchises, including Blind River, Elliot Lake, Espanola, McKerrow and … Continue reading

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Blind River’s Community Days kicks off tomorrow 

By Rosalind Russell – One of Blind River’s most popular festivals, Community Days, kicks off tomorrow.  The four-day festival kicks off with the annual Teddy Bear Picnic for the kids from 11 am to 2 pm at the Timber Village … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake Kid’s Bike Rodeo date changed to July 16 

By Rosalind Russell – Children in Elliot Lakes, aged 5-12 years old, will be able to put their essential bike-handling and traffic skills to the test with an upcoming bike rodeo.  According to the release from city hall, Algoma Public … Continue reading

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Final tourism framework presented for Elliot Lake 

By Rosalind Russell – The final framework of Elliot Lake’s new tourism strategy was reviewed yesterday afternoon by the Economic Development committee.  The city’s economic development manager, Steve Antunes, says the goal of the presentation was to gather feedback from … Continue reading

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HIGHWAY 6 CLOSED DUE TO SERIOUS COLLISION – Highway 6 Re-Opened.

(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has reopened Highway 6 between Fox Lake Road and Lang Lake Road near Espanola, following a fatal collision that occurred earlier today. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately … Continue reading

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Car Wash and BBQ in the works for Espanola paramedic 

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola paramedic has been chosen as a participant in the 2025 Iceland Cycling Event with the International Myeloma Foundation.  Ashley Dieks was 36 years old when she diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2022.  Her co-worker … Continue reading

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