1+ week, 4+ day ago   (272+ words) It’s been 20 years since Pte. David Byers lost his life in Afghanistan at age 22. He was one of four soldiers, including Cpl. Glen Arnold of McKerrow, killed by a suicide bomber while on patrol in Zhari District Centre, Afghanistan, on…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (679+ words) He is sentenced to one year in jail For breaking into his girlfriend’s home in Espanola early on April 13, Mark West picked up a one-year jail sentence in Sudbury court. West committed the break-in just four days after resolving charges…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (282+ words) Mid-North Monitor Lifeguards are often referred to as “unsung heroes” for their bravery in situations where someone is in dire straits in water whether it be in a pool or a lake or a huge ocean situation. Lifeguards are not…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (432+ words) School earned platinum for the second year in a row, the highest level EcoSchools Canada puts out A release from the Rainbow District School Board has announced that it is one of only four school boards across Canada to achieve…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (223+ words) Massey won’t go down in history for holding the largest garage/yard sale in history but on Saturday, July 11, a local citizen in the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers sure made an extraordinary effort. More than 40 households gathered up no longer…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (419+ words) Throughout the day, several classes from both Espanola High School and Ecole secondaire catholique La Renaissance were in attendance, some of whom are currently completing their required Grade 10 civics and careers credit. Many were eager to talk to employers, explore…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (343+ words) On Friday, May 8, an opening reception was held at the Massey and Area Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring Indigenous artifacts reflective of ‘Heirlooms of History;’ a detailed exhibit of items from Fort La Cloche was presented up close and personal for…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (494+ words) On Wednesday, April 29, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg was in Espanola to announce funding of $397,453 to upgrade the Espanola Curling Club and Boogie Mountain. On hand to receive the funding were Boogie Mountain general manager, Tom Hutchinson and president of the…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (265+ words) Local girl was diagnosed four years ago with rare disease The Town of Espanola has once again shown great community spirit and support from businesses and residents for the 4th Annual I. M. Rare & Aware Skate-A-Thon held Feb. 21 at the Espanola Recreation Complex…...