Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Morning News – April 1

Apr 1, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 14 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 9. Wind chill ...

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Morning News – March 31

Mar 31, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Today – Snow and local blowing snow. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. High zero. Wind chill minus 10 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow ending this evening then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind ...

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LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 40 Winner is…

Mar 31, 2022 at 11:17 Congratulations to Martha Brant, winner of Week 40 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#37) that was selected contained the Jack of Clubs, winning $1,805. There are 12 cards left to draw from, with the progressive pot next week is estimated at $39,141. Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to ...

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Morning News – March 30

Mar 30, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Snow mixed with ice pellets beginning this morning. Risk of freezing rain this afternoon. Snow and ice pellet amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light near noon. High zero. Wind chill minus 8 this ...

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East Algoma Investigate Fatal Collision

On March 29, 2022, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Algoma District Paramedic Services, the North Shore Fire Department and Hydro One responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pick-up truck on Highway 17 (west of Long Street) in Algoma Mills. Investigation determined a pick-up truck was travelling westbound ...

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School Bus Cancellations

Due to the impending weather system and freezing rain warnings, all school related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards in the Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville, and Chapleau.  Schools will remain open. Note: transportation will be running in Hornepayne

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Morning News – March 29

Mar 29, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Significant snow and risk of freezing rain possible Wednesday and Thursday. Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 24 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries changing to 70 ...

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Significant snow and risk of freezing rain

At 5:34 a.m. Enviornment Canada issued a special weather statement for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet, all areas shown in grey in the graphic shown. There is a significant snowfall in the amounts of 15-25cm and risk of freezing rain possible Wednesday and Thursday. Snow ...

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SGFPNO Finance deux projets touristiques à Sault Ste. Marie

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a accordé par l’entremise de la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario (SGFPNO) un million de dollars pour appuyer deux projets touristiques locaux à Sault Ste. Marie. Le financement a aidé à moderniser le conservatoire de musique d’Algoma en améliorant ses installations et en élargissant ses expériences culturelles, en plus d’aider FutureSSM ...

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NOHFC Funds two Tourism projects in Sault Ste. Marie

The Ontario government has provided $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to support two local tourism projects in Sault Ste. Marie. The funding helped enhance the Algoma Conservatory of Music by improving their facilities and expanding their cultural experiences, as well as assist FutureSSM in their tourism marketing and services. This investment in the arts, culture and entertainment industries is ...

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Morning News – March 28

Mar 28, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High minus 5. Wind chill -29 this morning and =7 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -20. Wind chill -9 this evening and -24 overnight. COVID-19 Statistics: Current Previous ...

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Ontario Increasing Economic Opportunity in Northern Ontario

The Ontario government is providing funding to a number of Northern Ontario communities through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation. More than $6.4 million to 21 economic development projects to purchase equipment and upgrade facilities in the Temiskaming Shores area, including: $540,000 for Tri Town Ski and Snowboard Village to upgrade its facilities and become a year-round outdoor recreation destination ...

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Morning News – March 25

Mar 25, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today  – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 13 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy overnight with 70 percent chance of light snow. Wind becoming north 20 km/h before morning. Low minus 8. Wind chill minus 16 overnight. COVID-19 Statistics: Current ...

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Morning News – March 24

Mar 24, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 3. COVID-19 Statistics: Current Previous Change from previous report Tested 246,859 246,576 ...

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