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New medical van arrives in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – A new regional medical van providing transportation throughout the LaCloche Foothills region has arrived and will soon begin its service. The LaCloche Care Van offers public transportation to residents of Espanola, and the townships of Nairn … Continue reading
5th Annual Youth Co-ed Softball Tournament underway today
By Rosalind Russell – Mindemoya on Manitoulin Island opens its four-day ball tournament today with 37 teams taking part and 78 games to be played. Co-organizer Greg Lockeyer says the tourney features players aged seven to 19 taking part in … Continue reading
Community Drug Strategy names co-chairs
By Rosalind Russell – Dr. M. Mustafa Hirji, Acting Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer for Public Health Sudbury & Districts, and Heidi Eisenhauer, Executive Director for Réseau ACCESS Network will co-chair the Community Drug Strategy for the … Continue reading
Rainbow District School Board approves $249.3 million budget for 2024-2025
Rainbow District School Board approved a budget of $249.3 million for the 2024-2025 school year at its regular meeting on June 17, 2024. To balance the budget, $704,045 will be withdrawn from reserves. Along with the budget, trustees approved an … Continue reading
HSCDSB Announces New Superintendent
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. (June 19, 2024) – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) is pleased to announce that Syndy Withers has been named as the new Superintendent of Education, effective Aug. 1, 2024. “I am thrilled to embark … Continue reading
New social services centre under construction in MFN
By Rosalind Russell – A groundbreaking was held earlier this week for a new social services building to centralize services in Mississauga First Nation. Representatives from Mississauga First Nation and Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services gathered Monday for the event. … Continue reading
Elliot Lake exhibiting in Toronto
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake will be exhibiting at the Small Business Show 2024, hosted by Canadian Small Business Magazine next week. City EDO Steve Antunes says he is looking forward to attending the show on … Continue reading
Elliot Lake tween prepares for international dance competition
By Rosalind Russell – An Elliot Lake tween is practicing hard these days preparing for a prestigious international dance competition in the Czech Republic. As the largest dance competition for children in the world, with over 9,500 dancers from over … Continue reading
Councillors help with presentation of Espanola Elks Awards
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Deputy Mayor Angela Kelly and Councillor Aidan Kallioinen were on hand to help with the presentation of awards at the Espanola Elks last week. The Espanola Elks Lodge #346 held its Long Service Awards and … Continue reading
Espanola Lions Donate to Minor Ball
What do 345 enthusiastic kids, scores of dedicated volunteers, a keen Executive and great weather all combine to make! A successful Espanola Minor Ball season which runs from May to the end of June. The League is broken up into … Continue reading
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