Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Morning News – November 17

Nov 17, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Periods of light snow changing to periods of rain or drizzle this morning and ending late this afternoon then cloudy. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 6. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Flurries beginning this evening except showers near Lake Superior. Risk of snow squalls late this evening and overnight. Amount 5 cm ...

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Area Road Conditions – Nov. 17 at 6:40 a.m.

Nov 17, 2021 at 06:40 Due to freezing rain and icy road conditions in Dubreuilville, Route N6 servicing Wawa schools will be cancelled today.   Route N6 services students living in Dubreuilville who attend Sir James Dunn, Michipicoten High School, St. Augustine, Ecole Saint Joseph.   Hwy 17 is reduced to one lane in the Agawa area due to environmental clean up. ...

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Bus Cancellations – Dubreuilville

Due to freezing rain and icy road conditions in Dubreuilville, Route N6 servicing Wawa schools will be cancelled today.   Route N6 services students living in Dubreuilville who attend Sir James Dunn, Michipicoten High School, St. Augustine, Ecole Saint Joseph.

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ADSB – One Person Associated with Korah Intermediate School is COVID-19 positive

Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising that an individual associated with Korah Intermediate School has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in direct physical contact or belong to the same classroom/cohort, and people who have spent more than ...

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Algoma Public Health Reports 18 new cases of COVID-19

Algoma Public Health is reporting that there are 18 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#724 – #741), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area.   Details of the confirmed cases from Algoma Public Health: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #724 Unknown Self-isolating November 15, 2021 Case #725 Close contact Self-isolating November 15, 2021 Case #726 Close contact Self-isolating November ...

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Morning News – November 16

Nov 16, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this evening then changing to periods of rain near midnight. Periods of snow over higher terrain overnight. Snowfall amount 5 cm ...

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APH: 14 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#710 – #723)

Algoma Public Health has reported 14 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#710 – #723), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area.   Details of the confirmed cases: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #710 Unknown Self-isolating November 14, 2021 Case #711 Unknown Self-isolating November 14, 2021 Case #712 Unknown Self-isolating November 13, 2021 Case #713 Close contact Self-isolating November 14, ...

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Morning News – November 15

Nov 15, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High zero. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 8. Wind chill near minus 11. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to Heyden) OPEN

Nov 14, 2021 at 09:34 At 9:23 a.m. OPP Northeastern Region tweeted that Hwy 17 has been reopened. Nov 14, 2021 at 09:11 OPP Northeastern Region has tweeted (9:02 a.m.) that Hwy 17 between Pinewood Drive Wawa and Heyden remains closed at this time. “All lanes remain closed in both directions due to a collision.” It does appear from the ...

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Area Road Conditions – Nov. 14 at 7:45 a.m.

Nov 14, 2021 at 07:45 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

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Morning News – November 13

Nov 13, 2021 at 07:56 Weather A few flurries ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind northwest 20 km/h. High plus 1. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 5. Wind chill minus 8 overnight. Status of COVID-19 cases in ...

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Area Road Conditions – Nov. 13 at 7:30 a.m.

Nov 13, 2021 at 07:30 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

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Mesures à prendre immédiatement pour arrêter la hausse soudaine des cas de COVID-19 dans les collectivités d’Algoma

Santé publique Algoma alerte toutes les collectivités et les résidents d’Algoma d’un risque accru de COVID-19 en raison de la transmission communautaire du virus.   Tous les résidents et les milieux de travail devraient immédiatement appliquer les mesures suivantes afin de se protéger soi-même et de protéger les autres membres de la communauté.   Mesures visant à vous protéger, à ...

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Immediate Action Needed to Stop the Surge of COVID-19 in Algoma Communities

Algoma Public Health is alerting all Algoma communities and residents of an increased risk of COVID-19 at this time due to local community transmission.   All Algoma residents and workplaces should immediately take the following actions to protect yourselves and fellow community members.   Actions to Protect Yourself, Your Household, and Your Workplace   1. Anyone who is sick, even with ...

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