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Espanola High School students learn traditional beaver skinning
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School had a group of students, the Ravens, take part in what is being called an ‘incredible experiential learning opportunity’ this week, taking part in a beaver skinning workshop. According to the release, the … Continue reading
Espanola Paper Kings season is over
By Rosalind Russell – Chase Thompson’s second power play goal of the night, coming 53 seconds into double overtime, helped the Hearst Lumberjacks outlast the Espanola Paper Kings 8-7 Wednesday evening in Game 4 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey … Continue reading
LifeLabs transition to GTA opposed by two local MPPs
By Rosalind Russell – Two Northern MPPs are advocating for LifeLabs services to be maintained in Sudbury rather than centralized in southern Ontario. Earlier this year, American-owned LifeLabs announced it was scaling back its operations in Sudbury, leading to the … Continue reading
New Elliot Lake online resource helps seniors use the internet safely
By Rosalind Russell – The CyberSmarts for Seniors Project out of Elliot Lake is launching a new online resource today to help local seniors get comfortable with technology. Golden Voices spokesperson, Celia Sankar, says the website is a “one-stop shop” … Continue reading
Espanola council endorses district economic diversification strategy
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has endorsed the LaCloche Foothills Region Economic Diversification Strategy. Kyra Knapp from KLB Consulting presented the document last night, which outlines the move away from a single industry base to more diversification in tourism, … Continue reading
Elliot Lake selects consultants to develop economic strategy
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given its approval to the hiring of a consultant firm to put together a new economic strategy for the city. Council has approved the hiring of McSweeney and Associates out of Nepean … Continue reading
Schedule changed for water level on Agnew Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Due to the recent heavy snowfalls, there are changes to drawing down the water in a local area lake in the North Shore corridor. Eric Labelle, with Vale’s Power Department, says the water level drawdown continues … Continue reading
Espanola council to consider adopting regional economic strategy
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council will consider adopting a regional economic strategy at their regular meeting this evening. Kyra Knapp from KLB Consulting will present the LaCloche Foothills Region Economic Diversification Strategy, a detailed document outlining the move away … Continue reading
NOJHL honours its own – Paper Kings’ Owen Smith Rookie of the Year
By Rosalind Russell – Sixteen-year-old Owen Smith, a forward with the Espanola Paper Kings, has been presented with the John Grignon Trophy – Rookie of the Year Award leading all in scoring with 60 points, including 24 tallies, in 51 … Continue reading
Discovering those who serve – Manitoulin hosting inaugural Community Safety Day
By Rosalind Russell – The Inaugural Community Safety Day is being held on Manitoulin Island to showcase the many available services. Co-chair Kevin Spikes says first responders from across the Island will converge at the Northeastern & The Islands Community … Continue reading
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