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New approach for long-term care in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Last Friday was a historic day in Espanola when four leaders met to sign a Memorandum of Agreement advocating for a new approach to long-term care. Sagamok-Anishinabek First Nation Gimaa Angus Toulouse and Whitefish River First … Continue reading
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47th Annual LaCloche Foothills Annual Art Show underway
By Rosalind Russell – A sure sign of summer is the annual LaCloche Foothills Annual Art Show in Whitefish Falls. Co-ordinator Suzanne Miron says it was a full house for the opening of the 47th running of the show over … Continue reading
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Plans finalized for annual Manitoulin Ribfest – major fundraiser for Lions Club
By Rosalind Russell – It is more than just a get together to try some tasty ribs, the Manitoulin Ribfest features award-winning barbecue chefs and is also a major fundraiser for the local Lions Club. The Central Manitoulin Lions Club … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake pool closing for the summer for repairs
By Rosalind Russell – The Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre in Elliot Lake will be closed for the summer for electrical upgrades, repairs, and maintenance. According to the release, as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations, the pool will be open for … Continue reading
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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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