Yearly Archives: 2019

Three Pre-Service Firefighter Graduates Receive Prestigious Recognition from the Ontario Fire Marshal

  Representatives from Confederation College were bursting with pride Saturday, as they watched three recent graduates of the College’s Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program be honoured for heroism by the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM). This prestigious recognition was given to Taya Stamler, Riley Tucker and Devon Wanakamik, for their help in saving the ...

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2019/20 Fall Indoor Walking Program to Begin Tonight

The 2019/20 Fall Indoor Walking Program begins tonight at the Michipicoten High School. If you are afraid to walk outside during the winter because of uncertain footing – this is the best thing to do. From 4 to 7 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday you can walk the halls and get the ‘steps’ you need all winter long. ...

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Tuesday Morning News – October 15

Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. High 8. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain ending before morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Low plus 2. News Tidbits – It’s time to register for curling. Registration is tonight and Thursday, October 17th at the Michipicoten ...

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Doug Ford “Happy Thanksgiving”

Today Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, issued the following statement on Thanksgiving: “Today, people across Ontario will come together to celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s a time to be thankful for the many good things in each of our own lives. We all have our different traditions, whether it’s carving a turkey, volunteering at the local soup kitchen, or giving thanks before ...

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Monday Morning News – October 14

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning then 40 percent chance of rain showers this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 6. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers changing to 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers this evening. ...

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Ontario is ready to support Manitoba

Saturday, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister formally declared a state of emergency due to recent snowstorms and power outages. In response, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement: “Ontario stands ready to provide any assistance that the people of Manitoba may need during this challenging time. Our government has reached out to Premier Pallister to offer our full support in whatever ...

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Sunday Morning News – October 13

Weather – Flurries changing to a few rain showers near noon. A few flurries inland this afternoon. Local snowfall amount 5 cm inland. High plus 3. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few rain showers ending late this evening then mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. A few flurries inland this evening. Local snowfall amount 2 ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory Continues

5:22 AM EDT Sunday 13 October 2019 Weather advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport City of Thunder Bay Cloud Bay – Dorion Kakabeka Falls – Whitefish Lake – Arrow Lake Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect. First heavy flurries of the season continue this morning. Flurries, at times ...

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SSM’s Chamber of Commerce wants a Music City Sault Ste. Marie

A local working group including the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce, Future Sault Ste. Marie, the Algoma Conservatory of Music, the SSM Local Immigration Partnership, the Downtown Association, the Water Tower Inn and the Algoma Fall Festival are hoping to put a spotlight on the community’s musical talent, music tourism, venues, hospitality services, production facilities, and encourage more economic ...

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Winter weather Travel Advisory

3:55 PM EDT Saturday 12 October 2019 Weather advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect. First heavy flurries of the season tonight. Flurries, at times heavy, will develop off Lake Superior tonight. While snowfall accumulations are not forecast to be particularly heavy due to temperatures hovering near zero, significantly ...

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Fill the Hunger Wagon!

Northern Lights Ford will be on location at John’s Valumart today Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as part of the We Scare Hunger Campaign. Look for the “Hunger Wagon” to donate any monetary or non-perishable food items.  Our goal this year is to collect 1,500 lbs of food.  Since 2014, Ford – with the support from Canadians nationwide – has helped nearly 1.5 ...

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Saturday Morning News – October 12

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 5. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Showers. A few flurries inland. Local snowfall amount 5 cm inland. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low plus 1. News Tidbits – Northern Lights Ford will ...

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ABBOTT, Michael Kirby “Mike”

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the age of 62 years.  Beloved husband of Colleen for 42 years.  Proud dad of Emily and Michael.  Loving son of the late Joseph “Sonny” and Reta Abbott.  Dear brother of Joanne Thompson, Jennifer Abbott and Melissa Abbott.  Dear ...

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Found on FaceBook – 2nd Round of Proposals for on-ice recreation programming

The following post was found on FaceBook: “Thanks for all your comments and feedback on our new on-ice recreation programming. We have taken them into account and would like to present a second round of proposals. Included here is a schedule, as well as better definitions of Public Skate, Family Skate, Youth Pick-Up and Family Pick-Up. We would love to ...

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