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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

With the health and safety of patients, residents, clients, visitors, and workers of the North Shore Health Network (NSHN) at top of mind, NSHN is temporarily suspending visiting at all sites – for all types of visitors. Effective immediately and in place until further notice:   Emergency Department (All Sites) / Acute Care Unit (Blind River):: No visitors (including essential ...

  The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is inviting students all across Northwestern Ontario to join them and award-winning Indigenous singer songwriter Shy-Anne Hovorka, in singing the Spirit Bear Song. Thanks to the Hannah and Victor Stevenson Fund through the Thunder Bay Community Foundation, all elementary and senior elementary students can participate in this collaboration at no cost. Every year the ...

The Algoma District School Board is advising all families of Blind River P.S. that, due to the ongoing COVID investigation with Algoma Public Health and 2 additional classes at the school being dismissed, the school will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 4th to all students and staff. Please note that the closure is necessary as without all staff on site, ...

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 07 February 2021. Isaiah 40: 21-31            Those who wait upon God shall renew their strength. Psalm 147: 1-11, 20c    God heals the broken hearted. 1 Corinthians 9: 16-23  I have become all things to all people for the gospel’s sake. Mark 1: 29-39               Simon’s mother-in-law and ...

New Democrats in Algoma-Manitoulin have selected incumbent MPP Michael Mantha to be their NDP candidate in the 2022 provincial election. Mantha was first elected to provincial parliament in 2011, and has been re-elected in every vote since. Mantha currently serves as Ontario NDP Caucus Chair and as the Official Opposition’s critic for Northern Development and Mines. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath ...

New Democrats in Algoma-Manitoulin have selected incumbent MPP Michael Mantha to be their NDP candidate in the 2022 provincial election. Mantha was first elected to provincial parliament in 2011, and has been re-elected in every vote since. Mantha currently serves as Ontario NDP Caucus Chair and as the Official Opposition’s critic for Northern Development and Mines. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath ...

Dear Brenda, Today I went skiing. Yesterday I skated on Spencer’s amazing ice rink on Wawa Lake. The day before I snowshoed behind the hospital. And all of the fun and beauty of nature I experienced was due to Wawa volunteers. So I would like to send a virtual hug and/or a pat on the back to you who have ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 2 (two) new cases of COVID-19. Both are from Central & East Algoma. In addition, APH is advising anyone who visited Tim Hortons in Blind River, located at 43 Causley Street, either through walk-in or drive-thru on the following dates and times, of a potential low-risk exposure to COVID-19. Jan 30, 2021, from 4 ...

The Ministry of Transportation will be publishing sometime soon the results of a passenger rail survey it conducted in the region. The government claims this is an integral part of the process of keeping people safe, providing reliable transportation options and connecting communities in the North. Politicians of all stripes have long talked a good game about improving public transit ...