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Volunteers make a HUGE difference!

What would this town do without the dedication and skills of local volunteers?  And Espanola Minor Hockey is yet another prime example. Over 160 kids in town have the opportunity to have fun, improve skills and play their favourite sport … Continue reading

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NOJHL Board grants Elliot Lake Vikings Leave of Absence, due to ongoing arena closure

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Board of Directors announced Tuesday that they have granted the Elliot Lake Vikings a Leave of Absence, effective immediately, for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, due to extenuating circumstances, resulting … Continue reading

January 15 & 16: Rainbow Schools host Kindergarten Information Nights

Rainbow Schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin will host Kindergarten Information Nights for students starting school this fall. All parents/guardians and their children are welcome. Information Nights will take place from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 15, … Continue reading

Home lost to fire in Espanola

The Espanola Fire Department called in their mutual aid, the Baldwin Fire Department to put out a residential fire this morning in Espanola. Espanola Fire Chief Mike Pichor says they received the 911 call just after midnight but the crews … Continue reading

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Residential fire in Webbwood – no injuries

Sables-Spanish Rivers Township’s Fire Department was called out to structure fire involving a shed in Webbwood.Department public information officer, Tiffany Goodchild, says on Thursday morning around 3 am, the department called in mutual aid from the Baldwin Fire Department to … Continue reading

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‘The Spanish…a River Reborn’

The Spanish…a River Reborn!  Produced during the millennium (2000), for The Friends of the Spanish River to celebrate restoring the Spanish River to good health.   Now being re released 25 years later, to honour all those who helped achieve this important environmental … Continue reading

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Ongoing disruption to water fluoridation in Espanola’s municipal water supply

Fluoride concentrations in the Espanola water supply are currently below the therapeutic levels recommended due to ongoing technical challenges at the Espanola Water Treatment Plant. There are no immediate or short-term health risks to the public. Over the long-term, if … Continue reading

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Food Bank Donation

By Grant Lewis – Thanks to the many  residents of The Queensway Place for raising over $2,000 for the Espanola Helping Hand Food  Bank. Incredible! Thanks in particular to Betty Bowerman who spearheaded the campaign. Seniors have done so much … Continue reading

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Santa’s helpers done good!

  By Rosalind Russell – Community: Thank you to all of Santa’s Helpers who took part in the Wrapup Party at the Espanola Royal Canadian Legion yesterday, Thursday, December 19th. Over 200 kids in the Espanola and North Shore Corridor … Continue reading

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Giant Tiger supports Breakfast Program at Espanola High School

By Rosalind Russell – The owner of an Espanola business got to play Santa for hundreds of kids yesterday. Dan Vanier, the owner of Giant Tiger in Espanola, has made a donation to the Breakfast Program at Espanola High School. … Continue reading

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