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New Neighbourhood Watch Model Could Increase Safety And SecurityIn Rural Areas
By Bill McKenna – Constable Berkly Parisien has just been appointed Community Services Officer for the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers by the Ontario Provincial Police. She will be working with the River Road Neighbourhood Watch leadership team to implement a … Continue reading
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Christmas Radiothon 2024 brings hospital foundation to the $100,000 mark
By Rosalind Russell – The annual Moose 99.3 FM 10th Annual Christmas Radiothon has brought the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation to the $100,000 mark. The radiothon was held last Friday to help raise the $400,000 needed for a new cardiac … Continue reading
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Lions and supporters help Santa wrap it up …
By Rosalind Russell – Santa’s Helpers: Santa does need some help at times, and Espanola has some of the best “Santa Helpers” around. The Agnes Michon Lions Toy Drive is in full swing, and here is how you can help. … Continue reading
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Espanola Masters Bonspiel title goes to Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – The Annual Espanola Masters Bonspiel, hosted by the Espanola Curling Club, has gone to a Sudbury rink this year. The annual event features teams from across the North and is considered one of the most popular … Continue reading
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Work on newly named Roger’s Arena continues in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Despite the winter weather, the work is continuing at the newly named Roger’s Arena in Elliot Lake. According to the news release, despite the winter weather arriving in Elliot Lake, crews continue to move forward with … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake doctors acknowledged by Ontario College of Family Physicians
By Rosalind Russell – Today is a special day in Elliot Lake acknowledging four doctors for their patient service and treatment. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha will be recognizing Doctors Timothy De Bortoli, Catherine Groh, Andrew Purzner and Barry Wannan at … Continue reading
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Funding for First Nation preservation
By Rosalind Russell – Parks Canada is providing funding for the preservation of a local First Nation site. Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, and Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, announced $177,000 in … Continue reading
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Moose 99.3 FM Christmas Radiothon today
By Rosalind Russell – The Moose 99.3FM – Espanola is hosting its 10th Annual Christmas Radiothon supporting the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation. Monetary donations and pledges can be made at the studio at 90 Gray Street or dropping by Tanner’s … Continue reading
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Northern Credit Union donates to local charities
By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Credit Union is committed to strengthening the local communities where they operate branches including Espanola and Elliot Lake. Spokesperson Jessie Wright says the institution has distributed $56,400 through its annual Giving for Good initiative, … Continue reading
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Canada Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it’s ready to restart mediation
By Rosalind Russell – As the Canada Post strike hits the three-week mark, the union representing more than 55,000 postal workers says it has sent new counter-proposals to the government-appointed mediator. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said in a … Continue reading