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1 week ago | myalgomamanitoulinnow.com | Rosalind Russell

Manitoulin OPP is looking for information relating to a break and enter where numerous items, including firearms, were stolen from a residence on Old Webbwood Road in Espanola. Constable Berkley Parisian says the break in took place around 1:30 pm this past Saturday with several items stolen, including firearms. Police are asking for anyone with information to contact them directly or through Crime Stoppers.

1 month ago | myalgomamanitoulinnow.com | Rosalind Russell

Local mining company BHP and the City of Elliot Lake held an Emergency Field Exercise last week. The goal was to foster a shared state of readiness to respond to emergency events. According to the release, the scenario included a simulated hypothetical dam failure at the Quirke Mine site in Elliot Lake that activated the City’s Emergency Operating Centre and involved coordinated efforts from BHP, the city, and emergency fire, police and medical responders.

1 month ago | myalgomamanitoulinnow.com | Rosalind Russell

Algoma Public Health has issued hundreds of suspension orders for students who have not kept their immunizations up to date. Candice Carter, manager of the immunization program, says 549 suspension orders have been issued to high school students across the Algoma region this April, with 140 students ultimately facing suspension for failing to keep their immunizations up to date. She says the suspensions can last for as long as 20 days.

1 month ago | myalgomamanitoulinnow.com | Rosalind Russell

It is Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, and yesterday, the Manitoulin/North Shore Victim Services hosted two proclamation signings and flag lowering ceremonies, the first at the Espanola Town Hall and in the afternoon at the NEMI Municipal Hall in Little Current. Amy Collins, the executive director of the services, says it is important never to forget the victims.

1 month ago | myalgomamanitoulinnow.com | Rosalind Russell

McHappy Day was a record-breaking success across the country. McDonald’s Canada says over $11.3 million was raised for Ronald McDonald House Charities and other local children’s charities in communities across Canada. Locally, Elliot Lake raised $5,341 and Espanola $4,552, both exceeding their totals from last year, Elliot Lake by just over $2,000 and Espanola by over $1,000.