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Around&About March 3, 2026 Page 2At YourFingertipHigh Circulation • Competitive Rates FREE distribution to your customers! To Advertise in the Around & About Business Directory, call 705-869-6883Steve DonnellyFREE ESTIMATES Over 15 years experience [email protected] AND SERVICE OF: • furnaces • fireplaces • boilersSingh DentistryDr. Maninder SinghFOR ALL OFYOUR DENTAL NEEDS Hours:Monday 9-5Tuesday 9-5Wednesday 9-5Thursday 9-5Friday 9-5State of the art facilityWe deal directly with Insurance CompaniesFree dental whitening kit with new patient exam91 Tudhope St., Espanola 705-869-1880Advertise here for as little as $31 per weekCall 705-869-6883 for details83 Centre St, Espanola 705- 869-1511Dr. Chintan RavalMonday-Friday9:00 a.m.-5:00p.m. Offering same day emergency servicesFor every new patient exam receive a FREE whitening kit!Now Accepting New Patients Andrew VondetteComputer I.T. & Network Specialist705-521-3459Laptop/Desktop/Server Repair & Sales, Mobile Device SupportVirus & Malware Removal • Tune up & OptimizationOperating System Install • Data Recovery • Hardware UpgradesNEW/REFURBISHED LAPTOPS & DESKTOPS STARTING AT $125.00Professional, Reliable, Afiordable!OFFICE & ART SUPPLIESTree RemovalBranching OutProperty Maintenance:Tree Removal • Commercial Snow ServicesPower Sweeping Parking Lots • Wheel Loader Services Dump Trailer Services • Aerial Lift ServicesFully Insured, Free Estimates Call Karl 705-507-6496 Tune into www.espanolalionsclub.ca(follow link to TV Bingo) Step into the Wild P.LynnHallidayOver 35 Years of Experience, Serving the North!•New Builds & Renovations•Residential & Commercial•Interior & Exterior•Masonry & Foundations•Seamless Eavestrough•Kitchens & Bathrooms•Saunas and Sheds •Windows & Doors, Siding, Roofing, Excavation and More.FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC705-865-3297 Massey, [email protected] Mishap(town is spelled- Missanabie and River is spelled- Missinaibi)Chapter OneHave you ever headed out on a trip that you really didn’t want to make? Did you go along grudgingly? With a martyred look on your face and heavy stones in your shoes, as you dragged your sorry rump along? Sadly, I have and for some unremembered reason, the Missinaibi canoe trip was one of them. My heart was just not in it. This reluctant attitude affected everything—attitude matters! When I embark on a project, work or adventure with the wrong outlook, then bad outcomes often follow. Thankfully, God knows what I need to learn and lovingly uses situations to teach me. In fact, I suspect that God must smile—when I fall into the very pit that I have dug, because it’s only at the bottom—that I look up. Welcome to another one of my pits.It was early spring in 1995, when we left our Manitowaning farm and children in the capable hands of Bob’s parents to set out on a five-day adventure into the wilds of Northern Ontario. We’d waited all year for this vacation—planned and plotted the route as we poured over maps in January. It was to be our escape from the busyness of life. A time to commune with nature and each other. This time we decided to tackle a canoe trip route that would begin and finish in the town of Missanabie, which is a small community in Ontario’s Algoma District at the end of Highway 651, located between Wawa and Chapleau. This was a real wilderness trip into an area that we had never ventured. We headed out in middle May to try and catch that elusive weather window—when warm air begins to blow away the gloom of winter. That brief moment, before the leaves pop open and the bugs pop out. Well, we managed to score two of the three reasons for paddling so early in spring. There sure weren’t any leaves on the trees or bugs in the air, because they declined to come out, as winter refused to give way to spring. Cold, driving rain, sleet and some actual snow greeted us, as we waited by the tracks in Missanabie for the train that would transport us to our starting point. Icy hands, dragged my light paddling jacket, closely around my shivering torso. I grimaced as nosecicles formed on my face. Grumpily I glanced at my husband and muttered, “Tell me again, why we’re doing this?” Coming this spring: Step into the WildNew Novel by P. Lynn HallidayDisaster! Around the Bend and Goat Tails – Kid VersionAvailable: Robinson’s Pharmasave, Remedy RX & Massey Home HardwareContinued from front page...Pompe I.M. Rare & Aware Skateathon Another Huge Successresearch.Pompe disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes a buildup of glycogen, a type of sugar, in the body’s cells, leading to muscle weakness and other serious health issues.Although the final numbers are not in, there were several hundred people taking in the skating, sliding, children’s games, barbecue and raffle.Over the last three years, they have raised well over $150,000 to support rare disease research.Photos by Rosalind Russell and additional photos provided by Patricia Drohan,
Around&About March 3, 2026 Page 3The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39 370 Annette Street, Espanolawould like to extend an invitation to theladies of our community to join us for lightrefreshments at a tea party which our Legion men will be preparing and serving as part of our100th Anniversary Celebrations onSunday, March 15th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmNo admission fee but we would ask that youR.S.V.P. to 705-869-1711 or email [email protected] by Tuesday, March 10th.The Director of Warehousing plays a vital role in our community to support our weekly food bank. The position of the Director of Warehousing is to place weekly orders at our local food source providers and assist with delivery to our Food Bank facility. The successful candidate would possess a high degree of confidentiality, trust and integrity. If you would like an opportunity to support our amazing community and have a rewarding experience, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank at 87 Centre Street, Espanola, P5E 1S4 on Wednesdays from 10:00 – 2:00 or call at 705-583-3045. You can also email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration.Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank is looking for a dedicated Volunteer to fill the position in our Warehousing Department. By Rosalind Russell - An Espanola councillor has declared his intention of running for mayorAidan Kallioinen, who has served one term on Espanola council, is throwing his hat in the ring to take on incumbent Mayor Douglas Gervais.Kallioinen says he is not running due to dissatisfaction, age or personalities, but rather recognizing that Espanola is at a crossroads and the decisions made by council now will affect the municipality beyond 2040, so long-term modernization is By Rosalind Russell - The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers will be hosting local Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg for a vital funding announcement.According to the release, the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure has approved the project titled “Massey Water Distribution System Improvements”, which was submitted through the Health By Rosalind Russell - Several teenagers from a school in Montreal lived the Northern Ontario Indigenous lifestyle in Espanola last week. Jesuit Father Leonard Altilia and guidance counsellor Mike Greczkowski have brought 18 boys, all teens, from the Loyola High School, a Jesuit-run Catholic school in Montreal to the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre for Experience Week. Father Altilia says the centre has been a yearly excursion which provides the teens with the opportunity learn about Indigenous teachings and history, and take part in activities like snowshoeing, hiking, building shelters, eating moose stew and more. That also includes fundamentals such as building and lighting a Sacred Fire. Next year will look a little different, he adds, with the arrival of girls since Loyola will become a coed school. He says several students are in the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica, but the Northern Ontario experience provides these students with an opportunity to taste rural living in the natural environment provided by the centre. Greczkowski adds the boys also leave their mark behind with building outdoor benches with last year’s group building picnic tables and before that, bat houses. Father Altilia says the teaching system at their school is different, with secondary school beginning in grade seven, so by the time the students get to take part in Experience Week, they have four years under their belt. He says the excursions changes and Safety Water Stream (HSWS) under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP). The project is estimated at $5.7 million dollars with the province contributing $4,163,737 and the balance coming from local coffers. The money will be used to replace a major piece of the aging water system in the community of Massey.Funding Announcement To Improve Water Distribution In MasseyEspanola Councillor Declares Run For Mayorneeded. He says growth protects ratepayers over the long-term and more balanced budgets protect services that are needed in town including economic diversification, tourism development, holding the line on taxes and maintaining services. As to his age, he is 22, he says trust is built not simply on age, but preparation, commitment, showing up for the community, adding he is in it for the longterm.He says the last four years was about managing the crisis of the mill closure, the next four will focus on building a measurable strategy for growth including economic diversification, support for small or medium size businesses and advocacy to other levels of government.The municipal elections will be held this fall. Photo by Rosalind RussellUrban Teens Taste The Northern Ontario Indigenous Lifestyle In Espanolamany of their lives. Two of the boys spoke about just that. Adamo, who is 16, says he decided to come to the North because he had heard from fellow students who took part in it before that it was a life-changing experience. “I only heard good things about how that week had changed their lives, so I thought I want to take this in,” says Adamo. “Snowshoeing for example, that was a whole new experience, the quiet, the winter setting, walking across the lake in unbroken snow, just seeing the beauty of this place is so awe-inspiring. The city is so very different, Being able to enjoy the trees, the clear air, it is just so beautiful.” Fifteen-year-old Marcus says he also wanted to stay in the North to take in the opportunity to build relationships with his fellow students. “It’s an opportunity to get to know my classmates outside of the classroom. Some of them who are here, I have never talked to them before. I want to know and understand their culture, as well as the culture of the people here at the centre. It is so different, and really a good experience. I won’t forget it. It’s beautiful here, people who live here are lucky.” Despite the minus 25 temperatures, their spirits were high, and very competitive. The teens are divided into two teams; the Eagles and the Bears and compete against each other in different activities throughout the week culminating with the winning team receiving a trophy, but all making memories that will last a lifetime. Photos by Rosalind Russell
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To apply call 705-863-0487 or email [email protected] Paul Gregorini “Jim” - November 22, 1963 - February 19, 2026. Passed away at the Espanola Regional Hospital at the age of 62. Dear son of Genesio & Elisa (nee Fantini) Gregorini. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Keysis). Cherished father of Davey-Jo Keysis. Loving grandfather of Nevaeh, Ivee, Everett, Raven, Malachi, Tarek. Dear brother of Tasio (Karen), and Antonella (Doug). Brother-in-law to Claudette, Tanya (Mike), Russ (Dara), Savannah, and the late Colleen and Vincent. Son-in-law to Marilyn Jones, Kenneth Toulouse, and the Late Charles. Loving uncle to Doyle, Kylar, Seth, Charlotte, Caius, Kaitlyn, Stacey, and the late Courtney & Atticus. Jim will be resting at the New Community Centre, Sagamok, on Saturday, February 21st, starting at 6:00p.m. Funeral service in the New Community Centre on Tuesday, February 24th, at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow in the New Sagamok Cemetery. Arrangements by BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME, Ltd., Espanola. Our beloved mother, Hilda Mary Jane (Sanftenberg) Hansson, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026 at the age of 94, leaving behind a life rich with love, laughter, and unforgettable stories. Born in Walford and resided in Massey, she lived with curiosity, courage, and a sharp wit that never faded. Hilda's legacy lives on in the joy she brought, the lessons she taught, and the memories she made as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She dedicated her life to caring for her family and was a pillar of strength to all who knew her. She had a passion for knitting for there was never an afghan blanket or Icelandic sweater that she did not accomplish. She found joy in the simple things—long conversations with friends, or just sitting under tne crabapple tree enjoying the sunshine. As a dedicated homemaker, her home was always filled with warmth and the aroma of freshly baked goodies. She is survived by her son's Donald & Bill Hansson (partner Connie), daughter Tina Brandow (husband Mal) , 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, all who carry her laughter and love in their hearts. Predeceased my her late husband Edward Hansson, and by her son's Steve and Daryl Hansson ( wife Kelli survived). Up until the end Hilda maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, appreciation of beauty, love of family and friends, and expressed gratitude for her long life, full of joy and happiness. Upon her wishes, a burial of ashes while take place at the Walford Cemetery for family and friends in the spring. Mom, your strength, humor, and endless love will remain in ours hearts forever.EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCarolyn May Cosby (nee Smith) - April 13, 1943-January 27, 2026. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Carolyn May (Smith) Cosby, on January 27, 2026 at Health Sciences North, Sudbury, at the age of 82. Daughter of the late Earnest and Ella (Garbutt) Smith, Carolyn was born on April 13, 1943 at the Mindemoya Hospital. She grew up in Sheguiandah where she enjoyed many active pursuits such as swimming, baseball, figure skating, women’s hockey and broomball, along with more quiet activities like drawing, reading mystery novels, and participating in the activities of the local 4-H Homemaking Club. As a young girl she attended the S.S. #2 Howland School, in the one room schoolhouse on Townline Road, before moving on to Little Current High School for Grades 9 to 12, and then beginning Grade 13 at Espanola High School. After High School, Carolyn studied Nursing in Sudbury, later working as an RNA in hospitals first in Sudbury and then in Little Current. After leaving Nursing she worked as a secretary at the S.S. #2 Howland School, in the new building on Highway 6. On August 1, 1970 she married Thomas Wayne Cosby in a small quiet ceremony in the living room of her parents’ home, with a reception following at the Sheguiandah Hall. Carolyn and Wayne celebrated their 55th anniversary in 2025. By the time they moved to the new home that they built in Espanola in 1975, they had three children, and Carolyn chose to become a fulltime wife and mother, the latter a job at which she was particularly good, actively participating in her children’s lives and activities. She started a 4-H Homemaking Club in Espanola, helped with school projects, and attended plays and Science Fairs that involved her three children. While she was a great mom, she also made time for her own interests trying out yoga, meditation, belly dancing and bowling, where she made many new friends. Part of each summer was spent back on Manitoulin at the cottage where she enjoyed swimming, boating, and visiting with family. As her children grew up and needed less of her time she decided to go back to school part time and earned a diploma in Gerontology through correspondence. About thirty years ago, Carolyn returned to Sheguiandah to care for her aging father where she remained until her hospitalization in December. Carolyn will be truly missed by her loving husband, Wayne, her children, Angela, Dwayne (wife Abby) and Jason (friend Lee), her precious grandchildren Violet, Onyx, and Aksel, as well as her faithful feline friend, Pippin. She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings Charlie (wife Laurine) Smith, Ellwood “Pete” Smith (predeceased 1969), and Dianne Lecuyer. She will also be remembered with fondness by her nieces and nephew, Charline (Rob), Lisa (Jamie), David (Kaitlin), and Tina, as well as Wayne’s nieces and nephews, Sue (Wayne, predeceased), Janet (Bill), Linda (Brian), Judy (Mike), Russell (Erin), John (predeceased), Tom (Connie), and Betty Lynn (predeceased) (Don, wife Linda). Predeceased by her in-laws Tom and Alice (O’Brien) Cosby, her brother-in-law Jim (Anatalie) Cosby and sister-in-law Eleanor (Ross) Morphet. We would like to thank the staff at the Little Current Hospital, York Extendicare, and Health Sciences North for their care of Mom and their support for our family during the last weeks of her life. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Cremation services are provided by Simple Wishes of the North, Sudbury, and Crystal Crematorium.Call 705-869-6883 To Place Your Classified Ad!!
PaperWorks, 85 Centre Street, 705-869-6883 Around&About March 3, 2026 Page 5United Church of Espanola - Jesus Loves You Celebration. mid-week lent service on Wednesdays, beginning February 25th through April 1st at 10 a.m. World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 6th at 1:30 p.m. 137 Sheppard St. All are welcome. For info: [email protected] or 705-869-1215.Massey Area Museum Bingos - at Massey Arena. New start time, Mondays, 6:45 p.m. Dates: April 13.Zion Lutheran Church World Day of Prayer – Friday, March 6, 7:00 p.m . Imperial Street South, Massey. The woman of Nigeria wrote the service for this year . All are welcome .Espanola Elks Trivia Night – March 6, games start at 8:00 p.m. Please text 705-822-3733 to reserve your table.Women of Faith Luncheon – Saturday, March 7, 11:00 a.m. at the Seniors Complex. For tickets call 705-869-3561 or 705-849-5095. Ticket deadline March 5.Webbwood Eagles #4269 Spaghetti Dinner - Saturday Mar. 7, April 11, May 2, June 6. Eat in or Takeout 4:30-6:00pm. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread & desert.FREE International Women’s Day Event - March 8, Little Current, ON To Register: [email protected] or 705-368-3400 ex 245Espanola Elks St Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance – Friday, March 13. Dinner 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., Music 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. for tickets call 705-869-7994 or 705-869-8653.St. George’s Anglican church Learn-To-Knit series - Starting March 23, we will be knitting mittens. Call Jill at (705) 862-7445 for more details. Leave message.North Shore Quilting & Stitchery Guild: Next meeting – Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Espanola Royal Canadian Legion. New members welcome.Massey Area Museum Annual AGM - March 26,7:00 p.m. at MAM: Election of Board and Directors. Review of Constitution: Volunteers, Fund Raising and all other Business. Public Welcome!St. George’s Chili Supper - Mark your calendars. Friday, March 27, 4:30 p.m.. Eat in or take out. Come enjoy our hospitality.Massey Legion Branch 432 Fish and Chip Dinner - Pickeral or Haddock - Good Friday April 3, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.St. Andrew’s Church Massey - Services at 10:30 every Sunday. All are welcome.Soup & Sandwich Lunch - at the United Church of Espanola on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Everyone welcome.Massey Legion Wing Nights - Thursdays 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Wings, deep fried pickle spears, mushroom caps, onion rings, Cheese sticksMeat roll-offs - every Saturday at the Espanola Legion. 2:30 p.m. everyone is welcome.Al-Anon - Not everyone Trapped by Alcohol is an Alcoholic. Family and Friends are suffering too. Meetings: Tuesdays at 7, St George’s Anglican Church. 213 Tudhope St, Espanola.Free Community luncheon - at the Light House 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 84 Centre St. Everyone Welcome.The Remnant Call Church – Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Espanola Elks Hall; All welcome. 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The winners are:Marlene WilsonAlex McKechnieJennifer LalondeBonnie Fairbarin,Darcy BurkeMarc BourcierBrenda MartinTammy TallonDoug GervaisBen PilonLisa FinchTheresa LamotheJan MeijerPaulette NadonMona LachanceSharon MylesSandra BuckSylvia FarhnerPaulette PoulinKathy HouleMike PichorGrand winner VIVIAN LALONDE The charity to receive 1000.00 is Mason McCulloch Hospice. The Espanola Elks wish to thank all who purchased tickets and congratulations to all the winners.By Grant Lewis - Thanks to the generosity of many local businesses and individuals, the Lions Club was able to sell all of the 4,200 available tickets. It was all part of a fundraising draw to help research at McMaster University into rare diseases in children. A special shout We Did It!!!out of course to all those who waited and lined up to buy draw tickets. The Club hopes that local residents will shop local in appreciation for all that these businesses add to our community.SMALL TOWN…….VERY HUGE HEART…..
Around&About March 3, 2026 Page 6TOWNSHIP OF SABLES-SPANISH RIVERSPhone: (705) 865-2646 Fax: (705) 865-2736Email: [email protected] Birch Lake Road, Massey, ON, P0P 1P0Website: www.sables-spanish.caTOWNSHIP OF SABLES-SPANISH RIVERSNOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETINGConcerning an Application for ConsentTAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers will hold a public meeting to consider the proposed applications for Consent under Section 53 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 as amended. The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, at 11 Birch Lake Road, Massey, Ontario. PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Consent File No. C26-001 & C26-002 To provide for lot additions within the Rural Zone. The property is described as Salter Township, Section 13, Part 1 Plan 53R-21398. The land in subject application is not subject to any other Planning Act application.Consent File No. C26-003 To provide for a lot addition in the Residential Zone. The property is described as Salter Township, Section 25, Plan D255, Parcel 15-1. The land in subject application is not subject to any other Planning Act application.Consent File No. C26-004 To provide for a new lot in the Rural Zone. The property is described as May Township, Lot 10, Parcel 5887. The land in subject application is not subject to any other Planning Act application.IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED of the decision of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers on the proposed consent application you must make a written request to the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers. ANY PERSON may attend the Public Meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed consent application.TAKE NOTICE THAT only the applicant, a public body that, before the approval authority made its decision, made oral comments at a public meeting or written submissions to the approval authority, a specified person prescribed by the Planning Act, the Minister, or the municipality in which the subject land is located, may appeal this decision. An appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in respect to the proposed consent application may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers either via the Ontario Land Tribunal e-file service (first time users will need to register for a My Ontario Account) at http://olt.gov.on.ca/e-file-service by selecting Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers as the Approval Authority or by mail to 11 Birch Lake Road, Massey Ontario P0P 1P0. The notice of appeal must set out the reasons for the appeal.Any person or public body may, not later than 20 days after the giving of notice is completed, appeal the decision or any condition imposed by the council or the Minister or appeal both the decision and any condition to the Tribunal by filing with the clerk of the municipality or the Minister a notice of appeal setting out the reasons for the appeal, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal. The filing of an appeal after 4pm., in person or electronically will be deemed to have been received the next business day. The appeal fee of $1,100 can be paid online through e-file or by certified cheque/money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario. If you wish to appeal to the OLT or request a fee reduction for an appeal, forms are available from the OLT website www.olt.gov.on.ca. If the e-file portal is down, you can submit your appeal to [email protected]. AND TAKE NOTICE THAT no person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the application for consent was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND MATERIAL about the proposed consent application will be available for inspection during regular office hours at the municipal office, 11 Birch Lake Road, Massey.DATED at the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers this 3rd day of March, 2026.Anne Whalen, Clerk-Administrator(705)[email protected] 11 Birch Lake Rd, Massey ON, P0P 1P0