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Remedial reconstruction means no school tours for the 75th Espanola High School Anniversary reunion
By Rosalind Russell – The 75th Espanola High School Anniversary Committee was disappointed to find out from the Rainbow District School Board that tours of the school will not be viable during its reunion set for next week. According to … Continue reading
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Boogie Mountain receives archery exception
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Ski Club continues to work for its new archery program. To satisfy legal requirements, the organization asked Espanola council for an exemption to the bylaw to prohibit and regulate the discharge of firearms and … Continue reading
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Counselling Centre moving to new location
By Rosalind Russell – The Counselling Centre of East Algoma will be moving to a new location this fall. According to Executive Director, Melanie Dell, the centre is moving to a larger space, which will allow them to host more … Continue reading
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FONOM, Ottawa, our main byways and nuclear waste
By Rosalind Russell – FONOM and its northwestern counterpart are commenting after Ottawa announced its initiating the process toward the potential listing of three major projects as those of national interest. They include a Deep Geological Repository for Canada’s … Continue reading
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Espanola doing some roof remedial work at the complex
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has approved a bid for some remedial work to be done on the roof of the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex.Community & Recreation Manager, Bailey Bouwmeester, told council Tuesday night that the 26-year-old building is … Continue reading
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Mississauga First Nation and Blind River partnering for economic development and land use
By Rosalind Russell – Mississauga First Nation and the Town of Blind River have come together to work with a national project for long-term planning for joint economic development and land use. The two communities are participating in the Community … Continue reading
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Algoma Manor selected for improved dementia care
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Manor is one of the 17 homes participating in the province’s new Improving Dementia Care Program and increasing access to behavioural specialized units. Long-term care minister Natalia Kusendova-Bashta says the province is investing $9 million over … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake’s 2026 Ontario Senior of the Year Mike Marcella
By Rosalind Russell – A long-time volunteer and teacher is Elliot Lake’s 2026 Senior of the Year. Mike Marcella was presented to award by Mayor Andrew Wannan. Official say he was awarded after his years as a teacher, but also … Continue reading
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