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It is officially wildfire season
By Rosalind Russell – As the calendar switches over to April, Ontario is now officially in forest fire season. By law, you’ll need a fire permit to burn wood, brush, leaves, and grass outside until the end of October. According … Continue reading
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Cambrian College presents bursaries
By Rosalind Russell – 18-year-old Lia Shank of Sturgeon Falls was one of over 1,400 students who received nearly $1.5 million in bursaries and scholarships during last week’s financial awards night at Cambrian College. Shank is enrolled in Cambrian’s Welding … Continue reading
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Pastor Dave & Monika Baxter
Dave and his wife Monika have lived in Espanola for the past 39 years. They raised their four children here, and have been blessed with four grandchildren.Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, an opportunity for Dave to teach at … Continue reading
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Native hoop dancer wows students
By Rosalind Russell – Students at two Espanola schools were wowed by an Indigenous hoop dancer who is ranked one of the best in the world. Theland Kicknosway is a Potawatami and Cree, and a member of the Wolf Clan. … Continue reading
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Sports – École La Renaissance Lynx’s stand out in basketball
By Rosalind Russell – The girls’ basketball team from École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola achieved a remarkable feat earlier this week by winning a tournament involving no fewer than six teams representing elementary schools in Espanola and the North … Continue reading
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Cambrian College and Donors Provide Nearly $1.5 Million in scholarships and bursaries to students
By Rosalind Russell – It was a packed house Wednesday evening at Cambrian College as students, alumni and donors gathered at the college to celebrate close to $1.5 million in bursaries and scholarships awarded this year to more than 1,400 … Continue reading
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Espanola’s annual Rite of Spring
By Rosalind Russell – Spring is here and despite the snow, plans move ahead for one of Espanola’s most popular Rites of Spring. The Espanola Knights Cruisers car club is hosting its 21st Annual Cruise-In, which has been set for … Continue reading
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MPP Michael Mantha introduces bill to recognize contributions of waterpower to Ontario.
By Rosalind Russell – Yesterday Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, introduced the Waterpower Day Act, 2024. He says waterpower contributes one quarter of Ontario’s electricity, and it has been a cornerstone of Ontario’s grid for more than a century. “ Mantha … Continue reading
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Catholic teachers ratify agreement on central terms
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association President René Jansen in de Wal says the Association’s 45,000 Catholic-teacher members have ratified the agreement on central terms for a new contract. The issues addressed include better reporting and … Continue reading
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SPORTS – UCCM police play vital role as part of Little NHL 50th
By Rosalind Russell – United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Chief of Police James Killeen and Staff Sergeant Brad Mack were honored to present medals and championship trophies, fostering community spirit and sportsmanship during the recent 50th Anniversary Little NHL … Continue reading