Dec 8, 2021 at 10:12 Congratulations to Lesley Banman, winner of Week 24 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#21) that Lesley selected contained the Ace of Hearts, winning $619. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $11,976! Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...
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Morning News – December 8
Dec 8, 2021 at 07:56 Weather: A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 12. Wind chill near minus 21. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 19. Wind chill near minus 26. Status of COVID-19 cases in ...
Read More »APH has reported 32 new cases of COVID-19 & a low-risk public exposure
Algoma Public Health has reported thirty-two (32) new cases of COVID-19 (#1,327 – #1,358). Thirty-one cases are is Sault Ste. Marie & Area, and one (1) is in Central & East Algoma. Sixteen (16) are of close contact to a confirmed case, six (6) are of unknown, and nine (9) are under investigation. There are currently 271 active cases, with ten ...
Read More »Snow squalls continue but will weaken (LLSP – Searchmont)
This morning at 5:39 Environment Canada updated the snow squall warning between Lake Superior Provincial Park and Searchmont. The snow squalls continue in a westerly flow off of Lake Superior, but will weaken this morning. Snow squall streamers mean that there may be reduced and possible reduced visibilities in heavy snow. Total snowfalls of 15 to 25 cm, with locally ...
Read More »Hwy 17 – (Wawa to Batchawana) OPEN
At 3:30 a.m. Highway 17 was reopened. Dec 7, 2021 at 21:34 Hwy 17 is closed from Wawa to Batchawana Bay due to weather conditions.
Read More »Algoma Public Health has reported fifteen (15) new cases of COVID-19
Last night (December 6th), Algoma Public Health reported fifteen (15) new cases of COVID-19. Twelve (12) – Sault Ste. Marie & Area, and three (3) – Central & East Algoma. There are currently 246 active cases in the Algoma District (SSM & Area, Central & East Algoma, and Elliot Lake & Area). There are no cases in North Algoma.
Read More »Morning News – December 7
Dec 7, 2021 at 07:56 Weather: A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of flurries changing to 70 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 27 this morning and minus 16 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 70 percent chance of flurries. ...
Read More »Snow Squall Warning (SSM – St. Joseph Island)
Dec 7, 2021 at 06:04 At 5:45 this morning, Environment Canada has issued a Snow squall warning for Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island. Snow squalls are expected to continue today, moving northward as the wind shifts to the west this afternoon. Heavy snow with accumulations of 15 to 20cm is possible. Heavier amounts are possible in some locations. ...
Read More »Snow Squall Warning (Lake Superior Park – Searchmont)
Dec 7, 2021 at 06:04 At 5:38 this morning, Environment Canada issued a Snow squall warning for Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island. Snow squalls will continue today, with accumulations of 15 to 20cm is possible. Heavier amounts are possible in some locations. Snow squalls are expected to continue overnight through Wednesday morning. Motorists should be prepared for ...
Read More »Area Road Conditions – Dec 7 at 05:38
Dec 7, 2021 at 05:38 Highway Closures: There are no closures in Northern Ontario at this time. Local Area Road Conditions updated at: 5:23 a.m. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Hwy 17 West/North 50km From Wawa to Paint Lake Rd, Wawa bare and dry bare and wet good 70km From Paint Lake Rd, Wawa to Mobert bare and dry partly ...
Read More »Morning News – December 6
Dec 6, 2021 at 07:56 Weather: Snow and local blowing snow ending near noon then cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming north 30 km/h gusting to 60 early this morning. Temperature falling to minus 14 this afternoon. Wind chill minus 13 this morning and minus 21 this afternoon. Tonight – Partly cloudy. ...
Read More »Area Road Conditions – Dec 8 at 06:24
Dec 8, 2021 at 06:25 Highway Closures: There are no closures in Northern Ontario at this time. Local Area Road Conditions updated at: 5:23 a.m. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Hwy 17 West/North 50km From Wawa to Paint Lake Rd, Wawa snow packed fair 70km From Paint Lake Rd, Wawa to Mobert bare and wet partly snow packed good 101 ...
Read More »Not a day to travel (continues) – 6:20 a.m.
Dec 6, 2021 at 06:20 Adverse weather and poor road conditions, all school-related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards in the Wawa, Dubreuilville, and White River communities. Schools will remain open. This cancellation affects students who attend St. Basil (White River), St. Augustine (Wawa), Sir James Dunn (Wawa), Michipicoten High school (Wawa), Ecole St. Joseph (Elementary & High ...
Read More »Area Road Conditions – Dec 6 at 06:30
Dec 6, 2021 at 06:08 School Buses Due to adverse weather and poor road conditions, all school related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards in the Wawa, White River and Dubreuilville communities. Schools will remain open. This cancellation affect students who attend St. Basil (White River), St. Augustine (Wawa), Sir James Dunn (Wawa), Michipicoten High school (Wawa), Ecole ...
Read More »APH Reports 30 New Cases in SSM & Area
Algoma Public Health is reporting thirty (30) new cases of COVID-19 (#1,282 – 1,311), all from Sault Ste. Marie & Area. Nine cases are of close contact of confirmed case, six are of an unknown source of infection, 2 are from international travel, and thirteen are under investigation. At this time there are 317 active cases in the Algoma District ...
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