By Rosalind Russell – Local politicians and staffers were on hand for the unveiling of the new LaCloche Care Van in Espanola yesterday afternoon.
Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais, Nairn & Hyman Township Mayor Amy Macey and Sables-Spanish Rivers Township’s Kevin Burke were in attendance for Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré’s announcement of a $49,000 grant towards supporting the new van, which will provide transportation for seniors and those with mobility issues throughout the region. (Baldwin Mayor Vern Gorham was unable to attend.)
A driver has been hired and is completing First Aid and CPR training with the service starting July 6th.
Users must register for transportation to and from medical appointments in Sudbury and Espanola.
The van is a joint project between the four municipalities that make up the LaCloche Foothills Mayors Association.
The federal government is investing $49,370 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Ontario is investing $41,138. The Town of Espanola, Township of Baldwin, Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, and Township of Nairn & Hyman are contributing a combined $32,917.
Photos: The LaCloche Care Van was unveiled yesterday, along with a $49,000 grant from the federal government announcement by Nickel Belt MP Marc Serre. Checking out the efficiency of the new vehicle are: (l-r): Kevin Burke, Mayor of Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, Amy Macey – Mayor of Nairn & Hyman Township, Nickel Belt MP Marc Serre and Doug Gervais, Mayor of Espanola. Photos by Rosalind M. Russell
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