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Town of Espanola
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First Official Duty

Rosalind Russell
By Rosalind Russell

Aidan Kallioinen, Espanola’s Mayor Elect first duty was to introduce Poppy Week last Friday.
A group of supporters, Legion members and municipal staff attended the flag raising to mark the Poppy Campaign.
Local volunteers and members of Legions across Canada will be offering poppies to the public with donations going towards veteran’s programs and community services.

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: rrussell@moosefm.com or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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