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Rainbow Schools promote environmental stewardship for Waste Reduction Week
Staff and students in Rainbow Schools are participating in a series of challenges for Waste Reduction Week from October 21 to 27, 2024 – Wear Blue Monday, Textile Tuesday, Take Me Outside Wednesday, Waste Audit Thursday, and Litterless Lunch Friday. … Continue reading
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Busy Boards
Maintenance Manager Mark Bedard and his staff at the Espanola Hospital and Health Centre donated 2 senior busy boards to Long Term Care Director Tamara Beam. The busy boards are designed with seniors in mind and invite the user to … Continue reading
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Espanola High School offers free night school classes for adult learners
Are you interested in obtaining credits towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma? Espanola High School will offer free night school classes for adults 21 years of age and older who reside in Espanola, Whitefish River First Nation, Webbwood, Massey, Willisville, … Continue reading
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Whitefish River First Nation hosting Water Ceremony at river boat launch in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Whitefish River First Nation will be hosting a Water Ceremony at the Spanish River Boat Launch in Espanola, off Old Webbwood Road. Project Engagement Coordinator Mike Jacko says it is being held at the boat launch … Continue reading
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Espanola church hosting ribbon-cutting to mark mobility access
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola church has been undergoing renovations and plans to celebrate its new accessibility features with a ribbon cutting. Committee spokesperson Pat Parker says the project was funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Enabling … Continue reading
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Delays in opening Centennial Arena – repairs continue
By Rosalind Russell – The Centennial Arena repairs are going well but re-opening will not be likely until December, possibly January. Elliot Lake council gave its unanimous approval for spending around $100,000 for replacement and repairs to the sprinkler system … Continue reading
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Anishinabek Nation hosting Second Annual Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Nation opened its 2nd Annual Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum yesterday. The event being held at Casino Rama Resort in Orillia is focusing on Economic Reconciliation for Sustainable Development, fostering economic growth, sustainability, … Continue reading
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Stuff the Bus Campaign gathers over 1,000 food bank items
By Rosalind Russell – The annual Stuff the Bus Campaign numbers are finally in and Veteran’s Transportation extends a huge thank you to the wider public for helping them make their project another huge success. The Results are as Follows: … Continue reading
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Local adventurer is keynote speaker for major Espanola event
By Rosalind Russell – A local finalist from the Alone in the Wild Club will be addressing the audience at a major Espanola event This Friday, Kielyn Marrone, a finalist in the 2019 TV show “Alone in the Wild”, will … Continue reading
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Anishinabek Police searching for wanted man in Sagamok area
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Police Service is looking for a wanted man in the Sagamok-Anishinawbek First Nation. According to the release, it is believed that 29-year-old Wabi Shawanda is currently in the community and carrying a loaded pistol. … Continue reading
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