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Chamber presents business awards  

By Rosalind Russell – The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce celebrated the business community late last week as part of its annual business excellence awards.  Businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs were recognized in ten categories including Tulloch as Company of the Year and Jeff … Continue reading

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Espanola says good-bye to former head librarian, welcomes new staffer

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Public Library hosted a gathering yesterday to wish a retiring librarian the best of luck in her retirement and welcome the new head librarian for the service.   Rosemary Rae is retiring after nearly nine years … Continue reading

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Walleye planted in Black Creek

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola school worked with a local business and a provincial ministry to release thousands of walleyes in Black Creek yesterday. École Secondaire Catholique La Renaissance worked in collaboration with Veteran’s Transportation and the Ministry of … Continue reading

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Espanola Lobsterfest huge success

By Rosalind Russell – Over 400 people took in the Espanola Lobsterfest this weekend and a good time was had by all. The annual event is held every year at the Espanola Curling Club where attendees get to treat their … Continue reading

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Espanola’s 21 Knights Cruisers Club get together

By Rosalind Russell – Despite Saturday’s rain early in the day, the car show in Espanola was well attended by mid-morning with cruisers and gawkers alike taking in the vintage vehicles. It is estimated over 500 people took in the … Continue reading

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Gore Bay municipal water users will be under a planned boil water advisory

By Rosalind Russell – Residents and businesses on the municipal water system in Gore Bay will be under a planned boil water advisory. All users of the Gore Bay water system will have no water from this Thursday, May 30th … Continue reading

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Landfill Amnesty Week underway in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – It is Landfill Amnesty Week in Elliot Lake, which can mean savings for residents who are doing their Spring cleaning. Starting today, tipping fees will be waived for residential waste at the Elliot Lake landfill site.  … Continue reading

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DSSAB building purchased for First Nation clients throughout the North Shore

By Rosalind Russell – Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council, Maamweysing North Shore Community Health Services Inc and the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration have purchased a commercial property in Sault Ste. Marie to centralize services.   North … Continue reading

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Notice of Settlement issued for ‘Indian Boarding Homes Class Action’

By Rosalind Russell – Indigenous individuals are invited to see if they qualify for compensation under the “Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Suit.” According to boarding home class action dot com, the program was created by the Government of Canada, … Continue reading

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Tim’s Smile Cookie  Campaign Donates to Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank

By Grant Lewis – Six volunteers from the Helping Hand Food Bank were thrilled to receive a cheque for over $17,200 from the recent Tim’s Smile Cookie  Campaign. On hand to present the cheque were Chad King, the all important … Continue reading

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