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Coverage for wildland firefighters
By Rosalind Russell – The province is expanding health coverage for wildland firefighters. Officials say the Ontario government will soon be introducing legislation which will see wildland firefighters and investigators have the same W-S-I-B coverage for cancers, heart injuries, and PTDSD … Continue reading
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Espanola’s Caroline Erhardt retires from competition
By Rosalind Russell – She broke records and won many Canadian championships, but a former Espanola athlete has decided to retire and turn to coaching instead. Caroline Ehrhardt broke the Canadian record in the Triple Jump last year and has … Continue reading
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Four women win national competition for women empowerment including LaCloche Foothills
By Rosalind Russell – Four women have been crowned at the Mrs Ms Women’s Empowerment Competition held in Sudbury over the weekend including Espanola’s own Rosalind Russell. Russell won the Ms Elite Regional Canada 2024 title this past Saturday representing … Continue reading
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Smile Cookie campaign underway today
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Helping Hand Food Bank is looking for people who can volunteer a bit of their time helping them out with a fundraiser. Grant Lewis says the organization is once again the recipient of the Smile … Continue reading
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Day of Mourning marks loss of workers – Elliot Lake honours five miners
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake was just one of many communities to remember workers on the national Day of Mourning yesterday. Around 70 people took in the ceremony at Miners’ Memorial Park in Elliot Lake, including Mayor Andrew Wannan … Continue reading
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Firefighters gear up for North Shore Challenge this weekend
A North Shore community is preparing to see plenty of firefighting action this weekend, all for a good cause in the spirt of competition. The Huron Shores Firefighters Association is hosting the first North Shore Firefighter Challenge this weekend and … Continue reading
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Business networking opportunity for business owners in Elliot Lake area
The City of Elliot Lake in partnership with two business corporations will be hosting a business network seminar in mid-May. According to the release, the city’s Economic Development Department will be joined by ELNOS and the East Algoma CFDC for … Continue reading
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Espanola Curling Club Beer for a Year fundraiser
The Espanola Curling Club held the draw for the Beer for a Year fundraiser on March 28th. The winner of the $2080 prize value was Louise Desjardins from Espanola. Congratulations! This fundraiser profits go to help support the Espanola Junior … Continue reading
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Espanola area woman raising funds for Gutsy Walk once again
An Espanola area woman is raising funds once again for the Gutsy Walk. On Sunday, June 2nd, Brenda Houle, and her team will join thousands of Canadians affected by Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis as they get together at their … Continue reading
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Indspire Award presented to Manitoulin Elder
A Manitoulin Island Indigenous woman has won a prestigious award. Wiikwemkoong’s Elder Edna Manitowabi was presented with the Indspire: Celebrating Indigenous Achievement earlier this month for her contributions and advocacy over the years. She has been an active teacher and … Continue reading
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