By Rosalind Russell – This year’s Fourth Annual I.M Rare and Aware Skate-A-Thon in Espanola was a huge success, with over $53,000 raised. Alex and Kelsey McKechnie’s daughter, Iris Mae, has Pompe Disease, a genetic condition in which a complex sugar … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An important piece of equipment has arrived for Elliot Lake Firefighters. Fire Chief John Thomas says the department received a 2024-25 Fire Protection Grant from the Solicitor General of Ontario, and the $8,230 went towards the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – FedNor has invested $386,174 to support Collège Boréal and its work to strengthen the agri-food industry in Northern Ontario. According to the release, the funds will help the college support new and emerging agri-food businesses and organizations … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health is introducing a new early childhood screening project in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma Child and Family Network. Nurturing Algoma focuses on early childhood screening and data collection as a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The OPP is looking for help with a recent break-in at the Blind River Cross Country Ski Club. Sometime between Sunday to Wednesday of this week, someone broke into the garage at the club.   Officials say … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An escalating trade war has prompted the Bank of Canada to cut its key interest rate for the seventh time in a row.The BOC announced Wednesday morning that it’s cutting the rate by a quarter point … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – Once again Espanola has gathered to support a wonderful cause….Pompe Research. Five years ago, I’m sure very few OF US knew what Pompe disease was. Now, however, thanks to the McKechnie family, Kelsey Alex and Iris … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – Community living needs a new van and how! Word is the old van sometimes is slightly  temperamental to say the least. A new van is desperately needed to transport C.L.E. clients to appointments,for  trips, and other … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Timberwolves are hosting registrations tonight at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex for the new Challenger Baseball team Joseph Dixon says Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program for children and youth aged five to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A vacancy exists on the Township of Nairn and Hyman Council for one councillor position following the resignation of Guy Despatie in mid-February. CAO Belinda Ketchabaw says at this week’s council meeting, Council passed a resolution … Continue reading →