Well folks, looks like this snow is finally melting. After a beautiful winter, now comes the time for golf. You know what that means, GOLF REGISTRATIONS. We ask that you purchase your membership ahead of opening season to avoid and eliminate wait times at the pro shop when the club officially opens. (Date to be confirmed) Call Scott Carruthers (705-542-4064) ...
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NE Region Forest Fire Report – April 13
Northeast Region There are currently no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Follow Ontario’s outdoor fire rules Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reminds the public that outdoor fire rules are in effect throughout Ontario’s legislated fire season, which runs from April 1 to October 31. To dispose of yard waste and woody debris, we encourage the use ...
Read More »Trust in trains, government institutions requires public oversight
The Government of Ontario and the Federal Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities have recently made headlines regarding announcements and discussions held on the topic of passenger rail in Northern Ontario. In March, the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission purchased 205 kilometres of track between North Bay and Washago. The public now owns this strategic piece of rail infrastructure, ...
Read More »School Bus Cancellations (Central Algoma Area) Apr 13
Apr 13, 2026 at 06:45 Central Algoma Area – including Echo Bay, Bruce Mines, Desbarats, St. Joe Island, Thessalon & area Due to the visibility concerns (fog) in the Central Algoma area, all school-related transportation will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open.
Read More »Wawa Ladies Curling – 2026/27 Season Standings
RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 15 18 BONITZKE, Wendy 2 14 17 SPENCER, Diane 3 13 18 MATHIAS, Danette 4 12 18 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 11 18 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 5 11 18 AMOS, Tracy 7 10 17 PARSONS, Rochelle 7 10 18 TAVELLA, Debbie 9 9 18 SZEKELY, Annik 10 8 18 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 11 7 18 SWITZER, Anya ...
Read More »Wawa Mixed Curling – 2026/27 Season Standings
First Half First: Team BUCKELL Second. Team TERRIS Third: Team FAHRER Second Half First: Team TERRIS Second. Team FAHRER Third: Team BUCKELL
Read More »Confederation College to offer in-school technical training for apprentice plumbers
Confederation College is excited to begin offering in-school technical training for apprentice plumbers, expanding skilled trades education in Northwestern Ontario and helping address a growing demand for qualified tradespeople across the region. Confederation College has been approved as a Training Delivery Agent for the Plumber trade (306A). Apprentices registered in the trade must select Thunder Bay as one of their ...
Read More »Wawa Men’s Curling 2025-2026
Another Curling League season has come to an end. The regular season saw Team Terris as Club Champions and Team Leschishin finishing the season as Runners-Up. After the Mardh Break the Playoff games started. In the final game of the Playoffs, team T. Terris was up against team Leschishin. Fittingly, it was a very close game with the final rocks ...
Read More »Algoma Steel and Roshel form Roshel Algoma Defence in SSM
Algoma Steel Group Inc., a leading Canadian producer of steel plate and hot rolled sheet products and Roshel Inc., a Canadian-owned defence manufacturer of smart armoured vehicles, have formed Roshel Algoma Defence, a joint venture to establish a Canadian Centre of Excellence for Ballistic Steel Production. This partnership is purpose-built to deliver sovereign ballistic steel defence solutions, including full-cycle capabilities ...
Read More »Northeast Region Forest Fire Situation Update – April 7
April 1 marks the beginning of fire season. Ontario’s outdoor fire rules are now in effect. At this time, updates about the fire situation will be published twice weekly. Please note: The next update will be provided on Thursday, April 9. Northeast Region There are currently no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Follow Ontario’s outdoor fire rules Aviation, Forest ...
Read More »Apprends-P’tit: a program to support a smooth transition to Kindergarten
From July 6 to 17, 2026, the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon will offer the “Apprends-P’tit” (Learn, Little One) program to children aged 3 and 4 who will be starting Kindergarten in a French-language Catholic school in September 2026. This program is offered at no cost in CSC Nouvelon elementary schools to help little ones familiarize themselves with the school ...
Read More »Ladies Curling Standings – April 1st
RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 14 17 SPENCER, Diane 2 13 17 BONITZKE, Wendy 3 12 15 MATHIAS, Danette 3 12 17 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 10 17 PARSONS, Rochelle 5 10 17 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 5 10 17 AMOS, Tracy 8 9 16 SZEKELY, Annik 9 8 17 TAVELLA, Debbie 9 8 16 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 11 7 17 CHIUPKA, Lorna ...
Read More »Algoma District School Board Welcomes Student Trustees for 26/27 School Year
The Algoma District School Board (ADSB) has approved the appointment of three new Student Trustees for the 2026 / 2027 school year. The successful candidate for the incoming Chair and Indigenous Student Trustee position is Olivia Mizzi from Superior Heights C&VS. The two successful candidates for the Student Trustee positions are Amore Maree from Superior Heights C&VS and Madison Vaughan ...
Read More »Flood Watch – Chapleau Wawa District
The Ministry of Natural Resources – Chapleau Wawa District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect in the District until Wednesday, April 08, 2026 at 4:00pm. Residents in the Chapleau Wawa District area should keep a close watch on conditions and exercise caution around lakes, rivers, creeks and streams. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult ...
Read More »Algoma Family Services Celebrates 25 Years Across the Algoma Region
Algoma Family Services (AFS) is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, marking a quarter-century of delivering compassionate, community-based mental health and social services to children, youth, adults, and families throughout the Algoma District. Formed in 2001 through the amalgamation of Algoma Child & Youth Services Inc. and the Family Counselling Centre, AFS has grown into a cornerstone of ...
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