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More than just a game, it’s hope on the ice – Gino is this year’s poster child
By Rosalind Russell – A little guy with ties to Espanola is the poster child this year for the Fire & Ice Charity Hockey Game. Get ready for the return of the Fire & Ice Charity Hockey Game in support … Continue reading
School boards say they are handling insect problem at Espanola schools
By Rosalind Russell – The shared Espanola school facility overseen by the Conseil Scolaire catholique Nouvelon and Huron-Superior Catholic School boards are continuing ongoing monitoring of insects, specifically cockroaches. Officials say the insect situation was first reported to the parents … Continue reading
CHAR Tech Receives $10 million commitment from BMI towards Espanola Biocarbon Project
By Rosalind Russell – CHAR Technologies Limited is partnering with BMI to develop a joint biocarbon project at the former pulp and paper mill in Espanola. CHAR Tech CEO Andrew White says the Espanola project engineering and design study continues … Continue reading
Survey underway for climate action in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is gathering input from community members to help create a Climate Action and Adaption Plan through an online survey. According to the release, the plan will identify the types of extreme weather … Continue reading
FONOM at ROMA – Gervais and Kallioinen in attendance
By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is in Toronto this week for the Rural Ontario Municipal Association) ROMA Conference, incuding Espanola’s Mayor Douglas Gervais and Councillor Aidan Kallioinen. President Dave Plourde says municipal leaders across … Continue reading
It’s nearly Income Tax Time – Do you know the new rules?
By Rosalind Russell – It’s nearly income tax time so the Canada Revenue Agency will be hosting a virtual seminar answering your questions and providing related tax information. The virtual presentation will be held at the Espanola Public Library where … Continue reading
Elliot Lake one of 12 sites in North America for rare Aurora Trout
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake and Area Rod & Gun Club met on Saturday at the Moose Lodge in Elliot Lake to update the public about their hatchery program and other initiatives. Chair Bill McNutt says they were … Continue reading
Espanola councillor facilitating information session for youth interested in municipal office
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s youngest councillor is working with two peers to provide an online information session for youth interested in running for municipal office. Aidan Kallioinen will be joined by Natasha Salonen, the Mayor of the Township of … Continue reading
Full house for the Relics Tour at Anishinabe Spiritual Centre
By Rosalind Russell – It was a full house at the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre late last week for the Relics Tour that is making its way across Northern Ontario. Bishop Thomas Dowd of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie officiated … Continue reading
Maamwesying Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub grand opening
By Rosalind Russell – A new homelessness and addiction hub has opened to serve communities along the North Shore. The Maamwesying Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub has opened in Sault Ste. Marie and will also serve the Blind River … Continue reading
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