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A nice walk to send Christmas cards to Santa Claus

On December 4, students in both kindergarten classes at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) were able to go outside and take a nice walk to the post office. Accompanied by their teachers, Ms. Angèle Auger and Ms. Isabella Impératori, and their educators, Ms. Jenny Bouffard and Ms. Kylie Millette, the students walked along this route to mail their letters to Santa Claus. ...

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Une belle marche pour envoyer les cartes au Père Noël

Le 4 décembre dernier, les amis des deux classes de maternelle-jardin de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont pu sortir et prendre une belle marche jusqu’au bureau de poste. Accompagnés par leurs enseignantes, Mme Angèle Auger et Mme Isabella Impératori, et de leurs éducatrices, Mme Jenny Bouffard et Mme Kylie Millette, les élèves ont parcouru ce trajet afin d’envoyer par courrier leurs ...

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Marathon – COVID-19 outbreak declared at Holy Saviour Catholic School

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Superior North Catholic District School Board confirm that an outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon. Consistent with provincial guidelines, an outbreak is declared in a school when there are two or more COVID-19 cases in students or staff that can be linked within a ...

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Des mocassins fabriqués sur mesure!

  À l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), on a trouvé une façon de faire une pierre deux coups en faisant un lien entre la journée Rock tes Mocs et le cours de français 11e année, « Découvrir les voix autochtones contemporaines ». C’est ainsi que le 15 novembre dernier, les élèves inscrits dans ce cours offert par l’enseignante Mme Carole Bouffard ont porté ...

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Custom-made moccasins!

  At École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), we found a way to kill two birds with one stone by linking the Rock Your Mocs event to the Grade 11 French “Discovering Contemporary Indigenous Voices” course. On November 15, students registered in this course taught by teacher Ms. Carole Bouffard wore their masterpiece with pride and solidarity with Indigenous peoples. Students who ...

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FedNor invests $5 million into Tenaris to create 75 full-time jobs

Advanced manufacturing is a cornerstone of Canada’s economy, producing important goods for the domestic and international markets while supporting well-paying jobs for Canadians across the country. As technology transforms manufacturing, Canadian companies are innovating and modernizing their processes to stay on the cutting edge. This involves transforming operations, adopting advanced automated equipment, investing in research and maintaining a highly-skilled workforce. ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – Third Sunday of Advent

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for December 13th, 2020. Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11         The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Psalm 126                          Sow in tears; reap in joy.      or Luke 1: 47-55                    Song of Mary. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24   Rejoice, always; pray without ceasing. John 1: 6-8, 19-28             John ...

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Students create stress balls

  In her role as a social worker for the Consortium pour les élèves du nord de l’Ontario (CÉNO), Ms. Sophie Caron visits students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) on a regular basis. During her visits, Ms. Caron leads sessions designed to help students to better manage stress and anxiety.   During her last visit, Ms. Sophie met grade 4 students ...

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On confectionne des balles anti-stress

  Dans son rôle de travailleuse sociale au Consortium pour les élèves du nord de l’Ontario (CÉNO), Mme Sophie Caron rend visite aux élèves de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) sur une base régulière. Lors de ses visites, Mme Caron anime des sessions pour gérer le stress et l’anxiété.   Lors de sa dernière visite, Mme Sophie a rencontré les élèves de ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – December 7

Team Rank Wins GP LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 3 3 TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 3 1 3 FAHRER, Tom 3 1 3 McCOY, Joe 3 1 3 MITRIKAS, Eric 6 0 3 Game Schedule for December 14 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MITRIKAS McCOY LESCHISHIN FAHRER BUMSTEAD TERRIS

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Algoma Region – Are you Up for the Challenge?

The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) challenges you to be a part of a solution. With the launch of the “Up For The Challenge” section on their website, SSMIC has consolidated national and global challenges and competitions for you to tackle.   The website will eventually feature local challenges that are specific to the Algoma region. SSMIC is currently ...

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Marathon FHT – 3 Positive Cases of COVID-19

The Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) and the North of Superior Healthcare Group (NOSH) are announcing the 8th, 9th and 10th positive cases of COVID-19 in Marathon. All patients who have tested positive for the virus have been contacted by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and are self-isolating at home to prevent further spread of the virus. The ...

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Déclaration d’Erin O’Toole à l’occasion du triste anniversaire de la tuerie de l’École polytechnique

L’hon. Erin O’Toole, le chef des conservateurs du Canada et de l’Opposition officielle, a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion du triste anniversaire de la tuerie de l’École polytechnique : « Le 6 décembre 1989, un meurtrier misogyne, animé d’une horrible haine, est venu briser les rêves de jeunes femmes qui avaient toute la vie devant elles. « Ce jour-là, le Canada ...

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