Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

APH – Stats of January 20th

Algoma Public Health has changed the way they present statistics of COVID-19. Below are the stats as published on the APH website. There are three new cases in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). January 20th, 2022 Current Previous Change from previous report evidence of community spread recent cases Confirmed cases ...

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Morning News – January 21

January 21, 2022 at 07:57 Weather: Today – A few flurries ending this afternoon then mainly cloudy. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High minus 8. Wind chill minus 25 this morning and minus 17 this afternoon. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Flurries at times heavy beginning late this evening. Local blowing snow late this evening and ...

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Wawa FD called to residence at Hillcrest Heights

The Wawa Fire Department was called to a residence at Hillcrest Heights just before 4 p.m. today. Algoma EMS also responded, and an individual was taken to Lady Dunn Health Center for smoke inhalation. Residents in neighbouring units were evacuated as a precautionary measure as the fire was extinguished. Firefighters left at about 5:45 p.m. It appears that there may ...

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APH – Stats of January 19th

Algoma Public Health has changed the way they present statistics of COVID-19. Below are the stats as published on the APH website. There is one new case in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). January 19th, 2022 Current Previous Change from previous report evidence of community spread recent cases Confirmed cases ...

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Morning News – January 20

January 20, 2022 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 18. Wind chill minus 37 this morning and minus 22 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Becoming cloudy this evening. 60 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 23 with temperature rising to ...

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Between the Covers

This week’s New Books are “The Dark Hours” by Michael Connelly, “The Becoming” by Nora Roberts, “Never” by Ken Follett, “Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone” by Diana Gabaldon and “Will” by Will Smith. Our Staff Pick of the Week is “Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty. From the book jacket: A murder…A tragic accident…Or just parents behaving ...

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LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 30 Winner is…

Jan 19, 2022 at 12:31 Congratulations to Troy Dereski, winner of Week 29 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#18) that he selected contained the Seven of Diamonds, winning $966. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $19,209. Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

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Applicants Invited – School & Attendance Counsellor

Applicants are invited for the following positions: School & Attendance Counsellor Permanent Full-time Location:  Northern Area Schools (including Wawa, Hornepayne, Chapleau)   Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor of Social Work Degree (or equivalent in a related field); Master of Social work preferred Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (or equivalent) Minimum of three to ...

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Morning News – January 19

January 18, 2022 at 07:57 Weather: Today –  Periods of light snow ending late this afternoon then mainly cloudy. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature falling to minus 18 this morning then steady. Wind chill near minus 30. Risk of frostbite. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low minus 27. Wind ...

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Highway Conditions

Highway conditions can be found on ON511. These conditions were posted by ON511 at 5:22 this morning. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Hwy 17 West/North 50km From Wawa to Paint Lake Rd, Wawa snow covered snow packed good 70km From Paint Lake Rd, Wawa to Mobert snow covered snow packed good 101 63km From Wawa to Hwy 651 (Missinabi Corners) ...

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Hwy 17S (Wawa to Batchawna Bay) – OPEN

Jan 19, 2022 at 07:15 At 5 this morning the highway was reopened. The City of Sault Ste. Marie has ended their significant weather event, and Environment Canada has ended their winter weather travel advisory. School buses have been cancelled: Dubreuilville, White River and Wawa Due to the poor road conditions and visibility between Wawa and White River.  Routes N001 , N002, N006, ...

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APH – Stats of January 17th

Algoma Public Health has changed the way they present statistics of COVID-19. Below are the stats as published on the APH website. There are three new cases in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). January 17th, 2022 Current Previous Change from previous report evidence of community spread recent cases Confirmed cases ...

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Morning News – January 18

January 18, 2022 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Sunny. Increasing cloudiness near noon then snow and local blowing snow. Amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 11. Wind chill minus 32 this morning and minus 17 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow at times heavy and local blowing snow. Amount ...

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APH – Stats of January 16th

Algoma Public Health has changed the way they present statistics of COVID-19. Below are the stats as published on the APH website. There are no new cases in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). January 16th, 2022 Current Previous Change from previous report evidence of community spread recent cases Confirmed cases ...

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Morning News – January 17

January 17, 2022 at 07:57 Weather: Today –  Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. Temperature steady near minus 11. Wind chill near minus 19. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 23. Wind chill minus 15 this evening and minus 27 overnight. News Tidbits: Congratulations to ...

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