Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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).   ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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Morning News – October 15

Oct 15, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Cloudy. 30 percent chance of drizzle or showers changing to 40 percent chance of showers this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 13. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming ...

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APH: 2 new confirmed case of COVID-19 (#480 – #481)

Algoma Public Health has reported 2 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#480 – #481), both from Sault Ste. Marie and area this evening (October 15, 2021). Both cases were tested October 12th, one is of international travel with the other of close contact. Both are self-isolating.

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Échec et mat! Les avantages des échecs en ligne

Avec la mise en place des mesures de prévention de la propagation du virus de la Covid-19, le personnel de l’école Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) explorent de nouvelles façons d’offrir des activités parascolaires éducatives aux élèves. Ainsi, en ayant recours à la plateforme Chesskids, l’école a basculé son club d’échecs afin qu’il puisse opérer en ligne. Grâce à ce virage vers une ...

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