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Around&About May 5, 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 705-869-188083 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 Tree 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 TenAs we sat in the tent that night, warm and cozy for the first time in days, we thanked the Lord for His provision.“Tomorrow we should reach Missanabie town and our end point, won’t we?” I asked.“Yep, we will, then we’ll head for Wawa for the night, before heading back home.” He smiled and gave me a hug. This trip had been challenging because of the weather and rough paddling—we would be glad for it to end.“Well in that case for the first time in four days, I’m going to have dry, warm feet, while I paddle.” I pointed to the map. “You see there’s only one portage left and it’s called the ‘Height of Land’ portage, so it’s bound to be high and dry, so I’m going to put on my dry runners and woolly socks.” I rubbed my cold feet in anticipation. It was the standard practice on any wilderness outing to protect your dry, nighttime gear—no matter the cost. On every canoe trip, you always wore water shoes or old runners that you didn’t mind getting wet in the canoe—hence your feet were always cold and wet. You guarded your dry shoes and socks—protecting them from moisture so that at least once daily your feet would be dry. So, in my determination to have warm feet for the last cold day of paddling, I was risking my dry shoes. But was it a risk—after-all the end was in sight? Only one portage and a twenty-kilometer paddle across Dog Lake stood between me and a warm shower, yummy food and soft bed. Ahhhhh.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...By Rosalind Russell - Hundreds of students took in the inaugural Espanola High School Eco-Fair, as part of Earth Day 2026. Businesses, volunteer organizations and educational institutions spent the day with students talking about job opportunities related to the environment sector and what they can do to volunteer and help New Doctor Joining The Health Team In EspanolaHis connection to Espanola began during his time spent as a resident and locum. Looking for a Family Doctor? You can register with Health Care Connect to be matched with a primary care provider. Type in Health Care Connect to go to the site and register online.Phone: 1 888 579 6707 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Email: [email protected] They’ll help connect you with a family doctor or nurse practitioner accepting patients in your area. Photo provided by Espanola Regional Hospital & Health CentreInaugural Espanola High School Eco-Fair highlight for Earth Daylocal organizations, such as wildlife refuges and more.Several classes also took the time to don gloves and clean up the grounds around the school.This year, the fair was only open to students, but next year, organizers plan to open the event up to other schools and the wider public.
Around&About May 5, 2026 Page 3Moose CornerVISTA RADIO is now part of the iHeart Family ... all our radio stations will be available on the iHeartRadio app! Expanding to iHeartRadio is part of Vista Radio's ongoing mission to be more accessible and ofier even more convenient ways for YOU, our audience, to enjoy our content—anytime, anywhere! \"Take us along wherever you go—at the beach, in the car, or at work—with the iHeartRadio or Radioplayer Canada app at my espanola.com https://www.iheartradio.ca/en/download-the-app.html or simply keep listening to 99.3FM CJJM - Espanola!Old Hickory Massey1736 Hwy. 17 West Massey705-929-2982 [email protected] Espanola, Webbwood, Massey, SpanishBuilding the shed of your dreamsBy Rosalind Russell - Firefighting crews from across the region met in Thessalon to compete in different categories with Espanola’s crew bringing home several awards. Jamie Ramsay was presented with the NSFFC Mentorship Award for his dedication, leadership and commitment to training and mentoring firefighters. Both Espanola teams also brought home two awards. The Espanola Halligoons (Ryan Kingyens, Tom Legree and Jason Bednarski) took home first place for best overall average team and first place for the SCBA confidence course. They also won third place in the search and rescue competition. By Rosalind Russell - A debut film focusing on The Creation Story of Espanola’s internationally known artist, Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink’ has been released.Cory Bilyea of EagleEyes Photography & Media Productions says the documentary offers an intimate exploration of Cywink’s fortyyear journey as a curator, artist and Indigenous teacher.Bilyea says the film profiling Cywink will premiere this June in Blyth, Ontario and it is free to the public.He adds reprints of Cywink’s book, the Adventures of Crazy Turtle will also be available with Cywink personally signing them at the Blyth By Rosalind Russell - Interfor says it will be indefinitely cutting operations at Nairn Centre.In a release, company vicepresident of corporate communication & government relations Svetlana Kayumova says Interfor has made the difficult decision to indefinitely curtail operations at their Nairn Centre facility due to ongoing weak market conditions, sustained softwood lumber duties and tariffs, and continued cost pressures.Interfor Indefinitely Cutting Operations At Nairn CentreShe says there is no timeline for a restart at this time.She adds the operation will continue running for a limited period to process existing log inventory, with the sawmill expected to operate into early to mid June and the planer into late June, subject to confirmation.Kayumova says the decision was not taken lightly and the company recognizes the impact this has on employees and the broader Nairn community.North Shore Fire Fighters Competition sees Espanola receive special recognitionEspanola’s second team, The Backdraft Bandits (Jamie Ames, Emily Laderoute, Chris Murphy and Laura Drektraan), also made a good showing at the competition. Photos provided1. Jamie Ramsay presented with NSFFC Mentorship Award2. Espanola Firefighters take top honours.Debut Film Focuses On The Creation Story Of Espanola’s Michael “Cy” CywinkFestival Art Gallery.The film will feature two primary screenings at Blyth Memorial Hall on the Margaret Stephens Stage: Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.While tickets are free, it is recommended that people book in advance through the Blyth Festival Box Office to secure their spot and ensure smooth entry to the screenings and related events.Known for his use of colour and “word art”, officials say Cywink treats his work as a “living history,” focused on breaking down cultural barriers and fostering healing through the mind, body, and spirit. He is the former curator for the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation in M’Chigeeng and an independent curator of exhibits like Aawan-eyaawang.He also served as a First Nations cultural consultant for Walt Disney Imagineering and the Disney’s America theme park project.Photos: Photo of books and painting provided by Cywink, photo of Cywink with school student working on mural by Rosalind Russell.
Around&About May 5, 2026 Page 4 PaperWorks, 85 Centre Street, 705-869-6883CLAUDINE BICHETTE REAL ESTATE - We do Opinions of Value for estate sales. May is Community Living Month...Buy or sell with us to support CLE! Call Chloe 705-918-2456. 5/26I N N O V A T I V E CONSTRUCTION – Working in Espanola and Surrounding Areas. With 40 yrs of experience in doing cottage maintenance, roofing & steel, decks, siding, fencing, painting, replacing windows and doors. Call 705-936-6059. 6/23SPRUCEVIEW SERVICES – Gravel, Sand & Topsoil! Deliveries! Tandem dump truck services! Skidsteer services! Call 705-863-0667 or 1-416-678-7992. 6/16LION LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION – Spring’s Coming! Lion Landscaping & Construction has yard maintenance packages to suit your budget. Call today to find out more: 705-865-1039 4/7Real Estate • Rentals • ServicesLost & Found • Items For SalePrayers • Thank You • NoticesPersonals • VehiclesSpecial Occasion Highest Circulation & Best Rates In Town!705-869-6883SERVICESMAGGAS MEDICAL - is looking for a dynamic CPAP Clinician for our new Espanola location. Key responsibilities include patient care, CPAP setups, and general office administration. We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented professional capable of handling customer service inquiries in a small office environment. We will provide on-the-job training. To apply, please email us at [email protected] or call 416-410-0200. 5/12MASSEY AREA MUSEUM - is acccepting applications for Summer Students. To qualify you must be between 18-30 years of age. The duration would be first week of July till last of August, consisting of 8 weeks @ 32 hours a week. Salary of $19.00 per hour. Will be expected to work some weekends. Please forward your resume to [email protected] by May 30th. For information call 705-865-2266. 5/26ESPANOLA SELF STORAGE – 6x8 and 8x10 Storage units available in Espanola. Located behind the car wash. Call 705-869-8405. 6/9 - RALAN WRIGHT, BROKER – Local Real Estate Services, J.A. Rolston Ltd. Looking to buy or sell? “Just call Al!” 705-869-7568. 5/12 L & M STOVE SHOP – Stove Elements, Washer & Dryer parts. Wood stoves. 308 Albert St, Espanola. 705-869-2944. 5/12EXPERIENCED PAINTERS- Quality work at Reasonable prices. References available. Bartering available. Call Gerald or Janice at 705-583-2181. 6/23EXECUTIVE PLUMBING – For all your plumbing needs. 15 years experience. Serving Espanola, Northshore, Manitoulin, Sudbury. Call 905-516-4865. 4/14 ROBITUARYGertrude Mae Morrell nee Haner - of Massey, former owner of Morrell Logging. September 11, 1942-April 18, 2026. Died at Espanola Long Term Care on Saturday at 83. Predeceased by husband Evan. Loved by children; Bill (Cindy predeceased), Pat (Don Ryan), Bob (predeceased) (Faye), Gloria (Gord Byers) and Willie Haner (wife Bonnie). Grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 29. Born and raised on the west end of the Manitoulin, moved to the farm on LaCloche Lk Rd., Massey in 1971. Starting with beef and then sheep, until then Bill took over and flipped to dairy. Gertrude drove the Seldom Seen/Lee Valley high school bus, until she turned her determination to mastering driving log trucks. Taking up another career, she joined Gloria in running the funeral home in Little Current. We will never forget her scowl and pursed lips. Services at Espanola Legion. Visitation Thursday from 5-8pm. Funeral Friday May 8, 2026 at 11am. Burial Grandview Cemetery, Massey. Arrangements by BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME, Ltd., Espanola.FOR SALEFARM FRESH EGGS - $3.00 / dozen for the month of May. Joel & Leona Martin 705-865-1526. Closed Sunday. Lee Valley 4 corners.FOUR ALL SEASON TIRES FOR SALE - General Evertrek RTX 195/60R/15/60R. Fifty dollars each including the rims. Used for 2 years. Treads in very good condition. Call/text 7059367106. 5/5EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCARPENTERS WANTED -Seeking experienced Carpenters with attention to detail for new residential construction with Olivadel Developments in Espanola. Must be physically fit. Salary to commensurate with experience. To apply call 705-863-0487 or email [email protected]. COLLINS, Margaret - Of Espanola passed away at the Espanola Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 28, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Joseph Collins. Dear daughter of the late Dan and Ethel Bellmore. Margaret will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, friends and relatives. Cremation with a celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements by BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME, Ltd., Espanola. April 12, 1934 (Belleville Ontario) - April 24, 2026 (Espanola Ontario). Robert (Bob) McCarthy Dutton passed away at the Espanola Hospital at the age of 92 years. Dearly loved by his wife of 69 years, Patricia (Pat) Dutton (predeceased November 2025), his son, Rob Dutton (wife Cindy) of Quispamsis, New Brunswick, and daughter, Karen Dutton-Marion (husband Don Marion) of Calgary, Alberta. Cherished brother to Kathy Dutton, and dear brother-in-law to Midge and Gary Denault, Jim and Pat Spry, and Laura Dutton. Grandpa will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Kienan Marion (partner Jesse Divel) of Calgary, Riley Marion of Calgary, and Allison Dutton (partner Jaclyn) of Quispamsis, as well as many nieces and nephews, including the Dutton nephews Brian (Janice) and Chris of Belleville. He was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Eileen Wims Dutton, and his brother Tom Dutton (2011). Bob grew up in Belleville Ontario prior to moving north for work. Bob married the love of his life, Pat Spry, in May 1956 and settled in the Sudbury area where he worked for INCO until retirement. As a member of the Crean Hill Gun Club, Bob took part in competitive target shooting for many years, regularly adding trophies to his collection. Bob was excited and grateful this past summer to be honoured, alongside his good friend Joe Lapierre, as original founding members of the Crean Hill Gun Club. Bob enjoyed the sport immensely, and it was the wonderful friendships they developed that were most important to him. Our family will always cherish the wonderful memories of summers spent at the camp in Willisville where Dad and Mom introduced us to camp life, the Milky Way and the game of euchre - perfect for a family of four at the lake with no electricity or internet. In memory of Bob and his wife Pat, a celebration of life will be held in Espanola on May 2, 2026. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family kindly invites you to honour their memory by brightening someone's day - especially an older adult in need of care, time or companionship - through a thoughtful act of kindness. These acts would be the most meaningful tribute. You can rest easy now Dad; you are together again with Mom. Arrangements by BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME, Ltd., Espanola.
PaperWorks, 85 Centre Street, 705-869-6883 Around&About May 5, 2026 Page 5Obituaries • In Loving Memory Thank You Ads • Births or Birthdays Anniversaries • EngagementsTo place your announcement call or email [email protected] YOUJUDYI’d like to thank you for the smiles and the thrill as you wiped the tables at the arena grill.I’d like to thank you for that first kiss it made my heart rage with excitement and bliss.I’d like to thank you for when you answered yes. I was homeless, unemployed, you married a mess. I’d like to thank you for the children we had, two strong willed women and a kind hearted lad.I’d like to thank you for the last 54 years full of fun and enjoyment with very few tears. If there’s one thing in my life I will forever recall it’s you in your blue jeanswalking in the school halls. Love Marcel CELEBRATION OF LIFEAllanson, Robert George April 10th 2026 at the age of 78.Passed away at his home on Seldom Seen Road. He leaves behind 4 children, Rebecca, John, Rob & Rosie. Best friend and partner Nancy Bishop.Celebration of LifeMay 16th 20262:30 – 6:00pmMassey Royal Canadian Legion Br 432320 Imperial St South Massey, OnInterment of Ashes May 23, 20261:00pmWarkworth, Ontario at the free Methodist Church56 Mill Street Warkworth, OntarioIf so desired, donations can be made to Massey Royal Canadian Legion Br 432.“Electricity bill”Distribution by Around & AboutThe advertiser agrees that the Publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred.There shall be no liability for non insertion of any advertisement. The publisher reserves the right to edit, revise, classify or reject an advertisement.Ad space must be reserved Wednesday to be placed in the following week’s issue. Copyright and/or property rights subsist in all advertisements and in all other materials appearing in this edition of Around & About. 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For more Info Call 705-844-2887Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre – Chapter and Hearse, presented by the Espanola Little Theatre and the Elks Club. May 22 & 23, 6:00 p.m. for tickets call 705-869-7994.Spring Craft Supply (Buy, Sell, Trade) & Vendors Market – Saturday, May 23, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Walford Community Centre. Call Julie for more info 705-936-7597. Hosted by the Walford Community Club.Massey Area Museum Bingo’s - June 1, 6:45 p.m. at Massey Arena. Everyone Welcome! Webbwood Eagles #4269 Spaghetti Dinner - Saturday, June 6. Eat in or Takeout 4:30-6:00pm. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread & desert.Free Mini Hearing Clinic – Thursday, June 11, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Espanola Elks Lodge, 539 Second Ave, in conjunction with the Espanola and Area Lions.Chicks With Picks – June 13, 8:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. at the Espanola Elks Hall. For tickets, call 705-869-7994 or 705-869-8653.Calvary Baptist Church - God-Centered Engaging Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Youth Group 5:00 p.m. Thursdays. 599 Barber St.North Shore Seventh-day-Adventist Church - invites you to join us on Saturdays (Sabbaths) 10:00 a.m. for Sabbath School, 11:00 a.m. Divine Service. 10 Menard Cres. Walford. For more info call 705-865-3013.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. Non denominational.Do you have a note for the community? We invite not-for-profit organizations to submit information on their upcoming events in writing no later than Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. 25 word limit. E-mail: [email protected]
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