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APH – reporting region’s third COVID-19 related death

It is with great sadness that today we are reporting the region’s third death related to COVID-19.   Out of respect for the family, no further information is being shared.   “This loss of life affects all of us deeply,” said Dr. Jennifer Loo, Medical Officer of Health. “On behalf of Algoma Public Health, we offer our most sincere condolences ...

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Options to celebrate Ash Wednesday for Diocese of SSM

Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the holy season of Lent, is February 17. The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, Thomas Dowd, is inviting Catholics across Northern Ontario to celebrate Ash Wednesday this year, regardless if churches are permitted to reopen in time. “We do not want to let the COVID-19 pandemic to get in the ...

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Community Update on Public Health COVID-19 Cluster Investigation in Elliot Lake

Algoma Public Health (APH) is providing the Elliot Lake community with the following update, following recent confirmed cases in the region.   To date, APH has identified 7 confirmed cases associated with a specific multi-unit dwelling, 100 Warsaw Place in Elliot Lake, ON. Following a thorough public health investigation of this community cluster, including case and contact interviews, and an on-site environmental inspection, we have ...

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Caribou Corner – History of the Lake Superior Caribou

The ancestors of caribou (or reindeer as they are known in Eurasia) moved out of South America about 5 million years ago.  Caribou appear to have speciated in Beringia, which is the name for the far northwest part of North America and the far northeast of Russia, next to the Bering Sea.  This occurred during the Pleistocene epoch, or the ...

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Saint-Joseph students featured in art exhibition

  The thriving artists in grade 11 and 12 at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), under the direction of their teacher Ms. Annette Lytwenko, recently concluded the semester with an exhibition of their works of art. All elementary and secondary students, as well as all school staff members, were invited to view their great talent. The school library had been transformed ...

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Les élèves de Saint-Joseph en vedette lors d’une exposition d’œuvres d’art

  Les artistes de la 11e et 12e année de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), sous la direction de leur enseignante Mme Annette Lytwenko, ont tout récemment terminé le semestre avec une exposition de leurs œuvres d’art. Tous les élèves de l’élémentaire et du secondaire, ainsi que l’ensemble des membres du personnel scolaire furent invités à cette exposition. La bibliothèque de ...

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Extreme Cold Warning

10:19 AM EST Wednesday 10 February 2021 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport Manitouwadge – Hornepayne A period of very cold wind chills is expected. Extreme wind chill values near minus 40 are expected tonight into Thursday morning. The extreme cold may continue into the weekend ...

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A nutrition program that supports learning

  École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) wishes to thank Algoma Family Services for its generous contribution to the Student Nutrition Program offered to students in Ontario. Through this contribution, high school students at École secondaire Saint-Joseph were able to enjoy a “berry fruit parfait” breakfast served in individual containers. This snack was delivered to the students by school principal Ms. Lucille ...

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Un programme d’alimentation qui soutient l’apprentissage

  L’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) remercie vivement les Services aux familles d’Algoma de leur contribution généreuse au programme d’alimentation saine pour les élèves de l’Ontario. Grâce à cette contribution, les élèves du secondaire de Saint-Joseph ont profité d’un déjeuner « parfait aux petits fruits » offert dans des contenants individuels. Cette collation fut livrée aux élèves par la direction Mme Lucille Vachon-Case ...

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Township of White River – 3rd Case at Valard, Outbreak declared

From the Township of White River… Please note that the Township has just received confirmation from Valard that there is currently an outbreak at the Valard Work Camp in our community. We have received the following statement (February 8, 5:28 p.m.): Regarding the COVID-19 Outbreak at the Valard Camp at White River, the following statement is intended to supplement any ...

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ADSB – Important Notice for Blind River Public School

Dated February 6th, 2021   Subject: Individual has tested positive for COVID-19 at Blind River Public School Dear Parents and Guardians, Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising you that an individual associated with Blind River Public School has tested positive for COVID-19. We recognize that receiving this information may be stressful. To help you understand what actions are being taken, ...

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LDHC – Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in North Algoma

Algoma Public Health (APH) has publicly reported the first two cases of COVID-19 in North Algoma since the pandemic began.  APH in their role has done the necessary contact tracing and notification of close contacts.   The pandemic has been long and many of you may be weary.  We acknowledge the contributions that residents are making to stay safe and ...

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Snowfall Warning & Winter Weather Travel Advisory – 9:56 p.m.

Feb 5, 2021 at 21:56 Snow squall warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls will persist tonight and continue through Saturday night. Local snowfall accumulations of 15 to 30 cm are expected in these snow squalls. Areas between Montreal River and Batchawana Bay could possibly reach 40 cm. ...

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Sault Man wins in Boxing Day LOTTO 6/49 Draw

Darcy Nevers of Sault Ste. Marie has that “6/49 feeling” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 second prize worth $70,175.90 in the December 26, 2020 draw. He also won $2 on ENCORE bringing his total winnings to $70,177.90.   Darcy, a 35-year-old nurse said when he stopped at the store to check his ticket, he was shocked to find out he ...

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