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T.V. Bingo money at work!

By Grant Lewis and Lynda Ramsay – Stunning! Wow! Beautiful!   These are just a few of the adjectives to describe the “Strut their Stuff”  portion at a recent meeting of The North Shore Pins and Needles at the Legion. Some … Continue reading

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Paper Kings had a great season, but it is over.

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Paper Kings had a great season, but it is over. Last Saturday evening, the Blind River Beavers defeated the Espanola Paper Kings 5-1 Sunday afternoon in Game 7 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake wins Kraft Hockeyville

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake has been crowned Kraft Hockeyville 2024. That means the City will get $250,000 in upgrades to Centennial Arena, $10,000 in brand new equipment from the N-H-L-P-A Goals and Dreams Fund, as well as the … Continue reading

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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

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

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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