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Two municipalities swear in new councillors

Espanola and Nairn & Hyman Township have both filled vacancies on council this week.
Nairn & Hyman Township welcomed Karen Richter as the new councillor to fill a vacancy left by former Councillor Guy Despatie’s resignation.
Council chose their new colleague by vote from eight applicants who put their name forward to fill the seat at the April 14th council meeting.
Espanola council welcomed Lora Wahamaa on Tuesday filling a vacancy left by Sandra Hayden.
She was appointed to the position after council held a call for applications in April.
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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