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WTPS renew appeal for information in death of Anthony Mandamin – memorial walk planned

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

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2026 Indigenous Land Symposium taking place in Sudbury

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

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New agreement for sharing fire services – regional fire chief named

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

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Webbwood’s Remmington “Remmie” William Goodchild remembered for his decade of service

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

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Former Manitoulin Island artist work featured on new two-dollar coin

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

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Ryleigh’s Ride coming to Espanola and Manitoulin Island

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

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NOJHL pre-season well underway

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

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Memorialization of former AB Ellis Public School underway

By Rosalind Russell – The transformation of the former A.B. Ellis Public School site is one step closer to completion. According to the release, in addition to a soccer field, basketball court and parking lot, the space across from Espanola … Continue reading

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Wear pink for Stand Up Against Bullying Day

By Rosalind Russell – Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink next Thursday, September 11th, as the board marks the start of the school year with a focus on safe schools.  Board chair David Farrow says the board … Continue reading

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Golden Helmets coming to the North Shore Corridor

By Rosalind Russell – The East Algoma OPP Detachment will be welcoming the OPP Golden Helmets Precision Motorcycle Team next week. According to the release, the public is welcome to take in this free event that will take place in … Continue reading

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