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13 Winners Share $1,156,420 Payout in Split the Pot Lottery!   

Split the Pot Lottery’s 13 grand prize winners were revealed to the public on Friday after the payout soared to a final total of $1,156,420. Congratulations to the winners: One winner (60% of the final payout) | Winnings: $693,852 Lisa E. of Kitchener, Ticket #37311174 Two winners (split 20% of the final payout) | Winnings: $115,642 each  Karen G. of ...

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SIU invokes mandate in relation to Moonbeam Incident

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate in relation to an incident last night in Moonbeam. On September 20, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service on Elaine Street in Smooth Rock Falls. During the course of the investigation, there was an interaction between a responding officer ...

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Men’s Night Golf – September 19

There were 141 golfers on a beautiful sunny day with 20C. Notes to all golfers. Please pay Outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack fees by October 1, 2024. September 26th – early Shotgun start will move to 1 p.m. September 26th – late Shotgun start at 4:30 p.m. Call-ins will start at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays now due to staffing hours. Scorecards ...

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Echo Bay Hunter – Shot Bull Moose without Licence

The Ontario government is safeguarding moose populations by ensuring hunters do not cover up illegal hunting activities. Timothy Junor of Echo Bay pleaded guilty to unlawfully hunting a bull moose without a licence and was fined $12,000. On November 3, 2021, conservation officers initiated an investigation after locating a suspicious moose kill site near the Batchawana River in Norberg Township. ...

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CHADWIC Home’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament

We had a Total of 103 golfers!  Winners of 1st place Mixed Team: Eric Levesque, Dimitri Levesque, Valerie Levesque Winners of Men’s Division: Scott Carruthers, John Leadbetter, Billy Carruthers Winners of Women’s Division: Marcie DLF, Meghan Amos, Rachael Amos, and Cassee Provost Registration Prize Winner for 2024/2025 Golf Membership (Dynamic Roofing): Jeremiah Lefebvre Hole #1 (Men) closest to the pin ...

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Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation Launches the Employer Insights Survey to Capture Local Workforce Data

The Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC), in collaboration with other regional community partners, is pleased to announce the launch of the Employer Insights Survey, formerly known as the EmployerOne Survey. This local survey provides employers throughout the District of Algoma with a valuable platform to voice their needs on various HR topics, including recruitment practices, retention strategies and challenges, workforce ...

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You could be 1 of 13 winners in the Split the Pot Lottery

Ontarians have until tonight, September 18 at 11:59 p.m. to purchase tickets for Split the Pot Lottery for the chance to be 1 of 13 winners who will take home a piece of the growing payout, over $1,000,000! Here’s a breakdown of the payout split: 1 winner will take home 60% of the payout 2 winners will split 20% of ...

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Men’s Night Golf – September 12th

There were 126 golfers on a sunny afternoon with temperatures of 19C. 1st Flight Score 1st Kory Charbonneau Dylan Buckell Brandon Case 27 2nd Anders Morden Jarett Asselin Noah Asselin 32 3rd Mark McRae Rolly Lachapelle Mike McCoy 32 2nd Flight Score 1st Chris Buckell Peter Moore Kevin Willish 34 2nd Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Joel Dechamplain 34 3rd Gary ...

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Alamos Gold Provides Updated Three-Year Production, Operating & Capital Guidance

Alamos Gold Inc. has released an updated three-year production and operating guidance incorporating the recently completed acquisition of the Magino mine, as well as increased 2024 production guidance for the Mulatos District. Capital guidance has also been updated to include the development of the Puerto Del Aire (“PDA”) project and a revised initial capital estimate for the Phase 3+ Expansion ...

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Ladies Night Golf – September 11

We had 78 golfers! It was another beautiful day on the course. Huge shout out to our sponsors and participants. Reminder – tee times now begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. 1st Flight: 1st: Lise Noel, Isabel Chicoine, Jen Lamontagne – 38 2nd: Jody McRae, Donna Korytko, Rachael Korytko-Amos – 39 3rd: Toni Rutland, Lise Noel, Guylaine ...

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Wesdome Appoints Ronald ‘Jono’ Lawrence as Senior VP, Exploration & Resources

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. today announces the appointment of Ronald ‘Jono’ Lawrence as Senior Vice President, Exploration and Resources effective January 1, 2025. Anthea Bath, President and CEO, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Jono to Wesdome’s senior leadership team. With an exceptional track record in mineral exploration and resource expansion, combined with his extensive global technical expertise in both ...

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Experience Bushplane Days with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds & Waterbomber Demonstrations!

This year marks a significant milestone as the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) prepares to celebrate Bushplane Days, with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and waterbomber demonstrations taking place on September 21st and 22nd, 2024. Admission is by donation, and all proceeds will go towards the renovation of the Children’s Centre. To show appreciation for your support, every $10 donation will include ...

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Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) Hosts Ceremony Honouring 174th Anniversary of 1850 Treaty Signing

Yesterday, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) held a ceremony and media availability on the final day of 2024 Robinson Huron Treaty (RHT) Gathering at the Anderson Farm Museum to commemorate the signing of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. The event also celebrated the signing of the Settlement Agreement for Past Compensation, in the RHT annuities case and ...

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Thunder Bay Council Vote on Resolution Opposing NuclearWaste Transport Results in Tie

After the second peaceful opposition rally in as many weeks in front of Thunder Bay City Hall, a Council vote regarding a resolution to send a letter to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization urging them to pursue the option of managing used nuclear fuel waste closer to the reactor stations where the waste has been generated and is currently stored, thereby avoiding transportation of nuclear ...

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Batchewana First Nation Police Service – Loaded Glock 17 located during traffic stop

On September 4, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service were on patrol duties in the community of Batchewana First Nation. At approximately 1:30 p.m., police observed a black SUV travelling westbound on Negenaigoching Street with three individuals in it. A traffic stop was initiated, and a query revealed the rear passenger was wanted on an outstanding ...

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