By Rosalind Russell – Last night, Espanola council has approved the purchase of a new pumper truck. Espanola Fire Chief Mike Pichor told the council the 1991 pumper truck is 32 years old and needs replacing to provide fire services … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Helping Hand Food Bank had asked Espanola council to consider taking over the monthly rent for their downtown location. The food bank had asked that the town take over the $1,500 per month rent and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – March is Fraud Prevention Month and Manitoulin and East Algoma OPP detachments say the losses are increasing. The OPP and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre are continuing to raise awareness of the various scams you may encounter on the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The union representing Ontario liquor store employees is warning Premier Ford to stop the sell-off of the LCBO as the two sides begin bargaining talks today. Yesterday, rallies were held outside Conservative MPPs’ offices in eleven … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Teachers’ Federation has launched a nationwide campaign advocating for a Pan-Canadian School Food Program to be included in the next federal budget.   The federation says with a record number of Canadian families grappling … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – The Espanola Lions Club has always prided itself in supporting everything local that we can. This includes groups, individuals, families, local enterprises, and especially activities involving kids. …..and especially teams  playing at the Complex.  The club … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake is the last municipality to give its approval to entering a court services agreement with the Town of Espanola. Espanola administers the court procedures for the Provincial Offences Act in their court facilities located … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Northern Credit Union and Copperfin Credit Union, two financial institutions with branches throughout the North, are continuing their ongoing merger discussions.  Northern board chair Tim Foster says the two are putting together a business case for … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council was not unanimous in its selection of how to fill a vacancy, but it will be pulling from the previous 2022 election list. Mayor Andrew Wannan and Councillor Charles Flintoff both wanted an … Continue reading →

Luck was in our favour the week leading up to the event, as volunteers from the Lions Club worked with the weather, resulting in great outdoor skating conditions. The 6.5hour skate-a- thon that took place on Feburary 24th, 2024 celebrating … Continue reading →