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Espanola High School brings home the silver
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School came home from the 20th Anniversary of the Mock Trial Competition, which was held yesterday at the Sudbury Court House, with a silver. The silver medalists Isabella St. Michel, Owen Bourcier, Alexa Hunt, … Continue reading
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EHS Concert
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School hosted its annual Spring Concert last night with the Junior and Senior Bands taking part. Kudos to both bands, which won silver at the Northern Ontario Music Festival this academic year. It was also … Continue reading
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New fire truck to be built by Fort Garry Limited
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has voted in favour of contracting with Fort Garry Limited for the building of a new fire truck for the local fire department. The Corporate Services Committee recommend Fort Garry Ind. be awarded the … Continue reading
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The Blind River Rotary Club has ceased operating
By Rosalind Russell – The President of the Blind River Rotary Club, Robert Villeneuve, says it is with regret that the Blind River Rotary Club has ceased operations effective immediately. He says their membership numbers continue to decrease and it … Continue reading
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Mock Trial Competition marks 20 years
By Rosalind Russell – The 20th anniversary edition of the Mock Trial Competition for secondary schools including Espanola High School takes place today. Around 70 Grade 12 law students from six Rainbow secondary schools and a team from North Bay … Continue reading
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FitSpirit Club raising funds for women shelters
By Rosalind Russell – At École Saint-Joseph in Blind River, several girls in Grades 6, 7 and 8 are proud participants in the school’s FitSpirit Club under the guidance of teacher Heather Roberts. Sophie Azzi, a former student at École … Continue reading
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Expansion of jail facilities
By Rosalind Russell – The province says more beds are being added to several adult correctional facilities to ensure jail safety and capacity in both the short and long-term. A centre in Toronto and London will be repurposed and re-opened … Continue reading
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College surplus will go into reserve for possible student decrease in enrolment
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College is reporting a record surplus of $41 million for its 2023-2024 financial year, but the college’s president warns it will not last because of changes to government policy limiting the influx of international students. … Continue reading
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Special Investigation Unit investigating fatal OPP boat collision
By Rosalind Russell – The Special Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal boat crash. The SIU says at approximately 4:30 a.m. last Friday (June 7), OPP officers were called to a domestic disturbance at residence only accessible by boat on … Continue reading
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More than 1,300 Francophone students to take part in St-Jean performance
This Thursday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m., over 1,300 Grade 4 to 8 Francophone students from some 20 schools including Espanola and Blind River will gather at Bell Park’s Grace Hartman Amphitheatre for a St-Jean performance featuring the improvisation group … Continue reading
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