(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested for impaired operation at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check. On March 20, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – In one of her last duties as an MP, Carol Hughes has been on a whirlwind tour through the former Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing riding this month presenting King Charles III Coronation Medals to deserving Canadians. One of those … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Serpent River First Nation is receiving funding from FedNor to develop a five-year Strategic plan for the community. Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan announced yesterday a FedNor investment of $108,000 to help maximize tourism and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The 2022 Canadian federal electoral redistribution has divided Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing splitting municipalities along geographical lines. The former Sault Ste. Marie riding has been expanded to include much of rural Algoma District, and is renamed Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Curling Association Playdowns are underway in Espanola. The event, hosted by the Espanola Curling Club, officially opened with a ceremony last night, to welcome the ten men’s teams and five women’s teams vying … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has endorsed a ten-year contract with local bylaw enforcement. The deal with Rainbow District Animal Services and By-Law Enforcement was signed after both parties agreed to cap annual inflationary increases to 2% annually. Rainbow … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Registrations have begun for the 2025 LaCloche Foothills Job Fair & Career Expo. Businesses and industry professionals are asked to contact the Economic Development Officer in Espanola if they are interested in taking part. Participants from … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Northern Lights Bowling Centre in Elliot Lake is hosting its 13th Annual Bowl for the Children even early next month. The funds raised from the evening of bowling helps fund sports, school excursions and outdoor activities. Last … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Premier Doug Ford unveiled his cabinet yesterday afternoon, as he kicked off his third term as the Premier of Ontario. Ford says as our province faces one of the greatest challenges in our history, workers and families … Continue reading →