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New chief elected in Thessalon First Nation
By Rosalind Russell – A new Chief has been elected as Chief of Thessalon First Nation. Joseph Wabigwan was elected chief in the election held earlier this month defeating former chief Edward Boulrice by a margin of 64 votes in … Continue reading
A Tradition Continues
By Grant Lewis – Agnes Michon was truly “one of a kind”. For decades, Agnes bought, repaired, and wrapped, literally thousands of toys for the Lions Toy Drive, recently renamed the Agnes Michon Lions Toy Drive drive in her honour. … Continue reading
Espanola Lions Donate to Elks Hamper Fund
By Grant Lewis – The Lions club is always pleased to support the Espanola Elks with their annual Christmas Hamper fund. For over 70 years the Elks have provided a wonderful Christmas dinner for hundreds if not thousands of families … Continue reading
Espanola Lions Donate to Espanola Hospital Auxiliary
By Grant Lewis – Three dedicated volunteers for the Hospital Auxiliary were on hand to receive a cheque for $6,325 from the Espanola Lions Catch the Ace fundraiser. They are standing in front of the Memory Tree just outside the … Continue reading
Official launch of the Specialist High Skills Major program in Environment at ÉSC La Renaissance in Espanola
Students and staff at École secondaire catholique La Renaissance in Espanola celebrated on November 22 the official launch of the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Environment. Parents, community members and school partners were also in attendance for this … Continue reading
Plaques presented to outstanding Legion members
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 had some special presentations to make at their last general meetings. Legion President, Gary MacPherson presented Corporal Greg Gilbert, a Legion member who serves with the Sudbury-based Canadian Army Reserve … Continue reading
New Comfort Inn being built in Blind River
A new Comfort Inn & Suites is being built in Blind River. By Rosalind Russell – Mayor Sally Hagman says it is good news for the town with the investment being of such critical importance to the town. She says … Continue reading
Cambrian College wins medals at Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition
By Rosalind Russell – For the sixth year in a row, students at Cambrian College have reached this podium at the annual Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition, which was held in Collingwood last week. Jana Irvine, a second-year student in Cambrian’s … Continue reading
Regional medical transportation van a go for LaCloche Foothills
By Rosalind Russell – All four member municipalities of the LaCloche Foothills Mayors and Reeves Association have approved the purchase of a van for regional medical transportation for seniors and individuals with special needs. Espanola town clerk, Joseph Burke, says … Continue reading
Annual Tree of Lights campaign launched in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Annual Tree of Lights campaign has been launched in Elliot Lake dedicated to the memory of two local notables. The St. Joseph’s Foundation of Elliot Lake has kicked off its annual Tree of Lights fundraiser … Continue reading
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