Oct 23, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly cloudy. 70% chance of showers this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill minus 6 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 60% chance of rain showers or flurries changing to 30% chance of flurries near midnight. Risk of freezing drizzle before morning. Low plus 1. Status ...
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PSA: 2 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#487 – #488)
Algoma Public Health is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 (#487 – #488), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. One case was tested yesterday, the other today. Both are of close contact and are self-isolating.
Read More »2022 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) funding allocations announced
The Ontario government has announced the 2022 funding allocations under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF). This is the Province’s main general assistance grant to municipalities. The OMPF supports 389 municipalities across the province. The funding provided through the program is unconditional and can be used to support the local priorities and specific needs of each community. Amount per ...
Read More »Morning News – October 22
Oct 22, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 5. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low minus 4. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 7 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. 85,897 people (75.1%) in the Algoma District are fully ...
Read More »Morning News – October 21
Oct 21, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 5. Wind chill minus 8 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Low minus 3. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 7 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. 85,897 people (75.1%) in the Algoma District ...
Read More »LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 17 Winner is…
Oct 20, 2021 at 20:56 Congratulations to Christine Parise, winner of Week 17 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#26) the Christine selected contained the Three of Clubs, winning $353. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $6,224! Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...
Read More »APH: 1 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#486)
Algoma Public Health is reporting one new case of COVID-19 (#486), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. The individual was tested October 19th, is of close contact exposure and is self-isolating.
Read More »Algoma Steel and Legato Merger Corp. Close Business Combination
On October 19th, 2021 Algoma Steel Group Inc., parent company of Algoma Steel Inc., a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, announced the completion of their merger with Legato Merger Corp., a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, taking public a company that is working to build a new era in steel through its ...
Read More »Morning News – October 20
Oct 20, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Cloudy. Clearing near noon. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. Temperature falling to plus 2 this morning then rising. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 4. Wind chill minus 6 overnight. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 6 active ...
Read More »APH: 2 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (SSM/North Algoma) and 8th COVID-19 related death
Algoma Public Health reported the region’s 8th death related to COVID-19. Their media release stated, “Out of respect for the family, no further information is being shared. This tragic loss highlights the seriousness of this virus. Algoma Public Health commends all those who have worked to prevent COVID-19 spread in our communities. We ask every Algoma resident to continue doing ...
Read More »Trumpeter Swans make stop in Wawa
A pair of trumpeter swans have made Wawa a stop. It isn’t the first time trumpeters have been here, but they are so very exciting to see. They are huge birds, weighing in from 20-25 pounds with a wingspan of 79.9 in (203 cm). The couple is enjoying a sojourn on the lagoon ponds, and are easily visible. If ...
Read More »Morning News – October 19
Oct 19, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Sunny. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness late this evening. Low plus 2. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 6 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. 85,735 people (74.9%) in the Algoma District are fully vaccinated (Last Updated: 2:40 PM, October 18, 2021). ...
Read More »SMITH, Phyllis Joyce
February 16, 1930 – October 15, 2021 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Phyllis at Extendicare Van Daele in her 92nd year. Much loved wife of the late Emersen. Mom of Orville, Karen, Clyde, William, Kim, and Mary Jane. Daughter of the late Bill and Leona Penno. Loving sister to Clair, Lorrie and the late ...
Read More »Morning News – October 18
Oct 18, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 15. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 6 with temperature rising to 9 by morning. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 8 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. 85,346 people (74.6%) in the ...
Read More »Morning News – October 16
Oct 16, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Showers. Wind becoming west 20 km/h near noon. High 11. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light after midnight. Low plus 3. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 8 active cases of COVID-19 in the ...
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