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Northern Ontario Curling Association playdowns underway in Espanola

The Northern Ontario Curling Association Playdowns are underway in Espanola.
The event, hosted by the Espanola Curling Club, officially opened with a ceremony last night, to welcome the ten men’s and five women’s teams vying for first place.
The public can attend today and tomorrow for free, $5 for a day past for Saturday and Sunday finals. (children under 12 are free)
The winners will represent Northern Ontario at the nationals in November.
Photo: Competitors, all ten men’s and five women’s teams gathered together last night at the Espanola Curling Club for a group photo. They are competing for the right to represent Northern Ontario at nationals in November.
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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