Jun 22, 2017 @ 11:14   A walk out to the Goose Monument yesterday was a treat. After the pouring rain, cool (cold) breeze and fog – the sun and warmth was beautiful.   The work is progressing on the Goose Monument base. All the panels have been secured to an angle iron framework, and the men are using their creativity ...

Jun 22, 2017 @ 09:52     Members of the Superior East OPP Detachments and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS) held the Wawa Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario yesterday morning at 10 a.m.   Yesterday was a very special day for Wawa. This is the first time in 20 years that Sault Ste. Marie Police Services ...

Jun 22, 2017 @ 09:38 The countdown is on now for the Old Town Hall Concert Series in Hilton Beach, with only six weeks to go until the first performance on Wednesday, August 2nd. With a modern bluegrass act, an authentic blues group and a multiple award-winning jazz vocalist, this season has something for everyone.  The venue has seating for ...

Jun 22, 2017 @ 09:28 Four retiring Algoma District School Board (ADSB) Principals were acknowledged at Tuesday night’s board meeting and were presented Principal Emeritus.   Marg Dodds – Marg Dodds has been a teacher and administrator for 30 years, having begun her career in 1987. She was a teacher at Anna McCrea and William Merrifield; a VP at East View ...

The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services has implemented changes to help Indigenous people reclaim traditional names.   For the next five years, the ministry will waive the fees for Indigenous people residing in Ontario who wish to reclaim their traditional names. For those born in Ontario but living elsewhere, we will also waive the fee for one updated birth ...

Jun 22, 2017 @ 09:03 At the Board Meeting held on Tuesday, June 20th the Algoma District School Board (ADSB) approved a total budget for expenditures and revenue, including transfers to and from reserves, for the 2017-18 budget year in the amount of $153,240,287.   Within this budget, the Board has committed to the continuation of: Support for Board Improvement ...

Jun 22, 2017 @ 08:44   After a seven-month long build, the Hydraulic Air Compressor (HAC) Demonstrator at Dynamic Earth has officially opened. The 100 feet high (above and below ground) industrial scale system for testing and demonstration of compressed air production is installed in a former elevator shaft at Science North’s Dynamic Earth in Sudbury, ON. This innovative technology ...

Jun 22, 2017 @ 08:18 As we have travelled across Northern Ontario and talked to new and potential members, businesses, educators, municipal governments and other northerners it has become apparent that there are major problems within our educational system. Many boards are faced with school closures, underfunding, and a declining student base. There are a number of factors causing this ...

Jun 22, 2017 @ 07:44 Weather – A few showers ending in the afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Wind becoming south-east 20 km/h in the morning. High 17. UV index 7 or high. News Tidbits – Today is the Annual Red Cross Garden Party, should be enjoyable once the showers end. In sad ...

Jun 21, 2017 @ 21:4 Today, the Sault College community joined together in honour of National Aboriginal Day. The group united to commemorate this important day with a flag raising ceremony, a Welcome Song drum greeting and inspirational speeches.   Today’s event is a part of wider celebrations going on across Canada recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of ...

Jun 21, 2017 @ 19:01 The Minister and Deputy Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation issued the following statement to mark Canada’s 21st National Aboriginal Day: “Today, on National Aboriginal Day, we celebrate and recognize the accomplishments, contributions and resilience of Indigenous people across Ontario. Despite so much adversity, they continue to inspire us to be a more inclusive and ...

  The 17th Annual Wawa Black Fly Run was held last Saturday. Despite the pouring rain a number of participants went out and ran.   Each participant received a commemorative medal for their efforts, and there was a prize draw as part of the awards ceremony.      

Jun 21, 2017 @ 07:55 Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. News tidbits – Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year; and the first day of summer. It is also National Aboriginal Day. Michipicoten First Nation is celebrating today with a Sunrise Ceremony at 8 a.m. ...

Jun 20, 2017 @ 08:15 There is a Corporate Planning Meeting scheduled for Council Chambers tonight at 6 p.m. Of interest on the agenda is two presentations. The first is from Algoma Power, and the second from the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines regarding the Macleod Mine Water Treatment Plant. Council will also receive Monthly Reports from Alex Patterson ...

Warm weather conditions are upon us and the Superior East OPP detachments would like to remind motoring public of an increase presence of moose on our highways. The OPP investigated 16 wildlife related traffic collisions during the month of June, 2017.   This means slowing down, giving yourself more time to arrive at your destination and maintaining distance between vehicles. Excess speed ...