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Smile Cookie Campaign benefits health network
Tim Hortons in Blind River has presented the North Shore Health Network Foundation with a cheque following its Spring Cookie Campaign. Foundation board chair Joanne Falk accepted the cheque for $9,287.13 from Tim Hortons adding the funds will be directed … Continue reading
FitSpirit Club raises funds for womens’ shelters
By Rosalind Russell – At École Saint-Joseph in Blind River, several girls in Grades 6, 7 and 8 are proud participants in the school’s FitSpirit Club under the guidance of teacher Heather Roberts. Sophie Azzi, a former student at École … Continue reading
AB Ellis and Espanola High collaborate on nursing home project
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Nursing Home has collaborated with two local schools to add colour to its outside gathering space. Last week, Whitney Gray, and five Grade 8 students from A.B. Ellis Public School were joined by Espanola … Continue reading
Espanola celebrates seniors
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola welcomed some 200 seniors yesterday as part of Seniors Appreciation Day. Various organizations including health care, library and other services offered their respectful expertise in senior matters at the Espanola Regional Recreation … Continue reading
Look … it’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s a helicopter!
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Island students were excited to hear the whir of a helicopter earlier this week as a surprise for one of their retiring teachers. CC McLean Public School retiring teacher Heather Jefkins has been an avid … Continue reading
Community Futures Ontario recognizes Bruce Mines business as Entrepreneur of the Year 2024
By Rosalind Russell – A Bruce Mines business has been recognized for its entrepreneurial savvy with provincial recognition. Community Futures Ontario says Penokean Hills Farms is the winner of its Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the annual conference held … Continue reading
CSC Nouvelon ranks third in Ontario for energy efficiency
The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is pleased that its commitment to increasing its energy efficiency has not gone unnoticed. In fact, CSC Nouvelon ranked 3rd in the Sustainable Schools’ 2024 Top Energy Performing School Boards Report that measures the energy … Continue reading
Espanola High School brings home the silver
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School came home from the 20th Anniversary of the Mock Trial Competition, which was held yesterday at the Sudbury Court House, with a silver. The silver medalists Isabella St. Michel, Owen Bourcier, Alexa Hunt, … Continue reading
EHS Concert
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School hosted its annual Spring Concert last night with the Junior and Senior Bands taking part. Kudos to both bands, which won silver at the Northern Ontario Music Festival this academic year. It was also … Continue reading
New fire truck to be built by Fort Garry Limited
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has voted in favour of contracting with Fort Garry Limited for the building of a new fire truck for the local fire department. The Corporate Services Committee recommend Fort Garry Ind. be awarded the … Continue reading
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