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Espanola council increases water and sewer rates
By Rosalind Russell – Taxpayers who are the municipal water and sewer systems in Espanola will see increases this year. CAO Joseph Burke says the increase is needed due to the ongoing upgrades of the hard services in town. He … Continue reading
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Espanola council passes 2024 municipal budget
By Rosalind Russell – Taxpayers will see an increase in their tax bills now that Espanola council has passed the municipal budget for 2024. Espanola council approved a budget of just over $8.5 million dollars at the 2024 municipal levy, … Continue reading
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RIDE PROGRAM YIELDS CHARGES
(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people have been arrested and charged after being stopped at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program. On April 10, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program … Continue reading
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La Renaissance students take part in improv workshops
On Thursday, April 4, grade 6 and 7 students from École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola took part in an improvisation workshop. Through to the support of Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon’s Francophone Identity Building team, the school had the opportunity … Continue reading
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Basketball camp for kids in Espanola this Saturday
By Rosalind Russell – There is a basketball camp being held in Espanola this Saturday for kids with a special visitor. North Shore Basketball, a group of volunteers, are hosting the camp from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm at Espanola … Continue reading
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Recycle those solar glasses
By Rosalind Russell – Now that the solar eclipse is over, you may be wondering what to do with those solar glasses. You could keep them as a memento of a once-in-a-lifetime event, or you can recycle them. How? Drop … Continue reading
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Art centre in Elliot Lake has an official new name
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has revealed the new name for their art centre. The city had run a name the art centre contest over the last few weeks and came up with a shortlist of ten names. … Continue reading
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OPP CHARGE YOUTH WITH MULTIPLE OFFENCES
(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – One youth has been arrested and charged for multiple offences. On April 9, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Police observed … Continue reading
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGE
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following a traffic stop in Espanola. On April 8, 2024, shortly after 8:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol in the Town of Espanola. … Continue reading
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CALL FOR SERVICE RESULTS IN CHARGES
(WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged as a result of a call for service. On April 7, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for … Continue reading