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Fort Frances 14: Implementation Order REVOKED

Aug 13, 2026 at 08:25 The Implementation Order around active wildland fire Fort Frances 14 has been revoked effective August 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time. All travel and use of roads and lakes in this area are available. Wildland fire suppression activities are ongoing on fire Fort Frances 14, but public safety relating to these fires is ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 12

Updated: August 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 53 (SUD053) is 1.2 hectare and located approximately 1.7 kilometres east of Highway 69, and 3 kilometres south of Dodd Lake. The fire is being held. There are currently 44 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these ...

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 12

Updated: August 12, 2026 at 6:25 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 4 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of August 12. Thunder Bay 81 (THU081) was located between Baril Lake and Cresent Lake. The fire was called out at 0.1 hectares. Thunder Bay 82 (THU082) is located near the northwest side of Greenwich Lake, approximately 16 kilometres east ...

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Today at LSPP – Thursday, August 13th

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: GRATITUDE SEARCH – Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you’re grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – ...

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Ladies Night – August 5th

Week 11, 117 Golfers Reminder that ALL TEAMS are required to fill out a Flight Card with all team names and indicate whether you are a Member or Non Member.  There should be 1 flight card per team. Thank you to all our sponsors, players, and volunteers. 1st Flight 1 Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos 35 2 Kailey Fasciano, ...

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Ladies Night – July 29th

Week 11, 132 Golfers Call ins begin Mondays at 10 a.m. Holes with 3 or 4 teams – You must tee off 2 teams only and then the following 1 or 2 teams will continue when clear. This keeps a good flowing pace. Please do not tee off with 3 or 4 teams together. Thank you to all of our ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 11

Updated: August 11, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 51 (SUD051) is 0.1 of a hectare and located approximately 1.8 kilomteres east of Lower White Oak Lake and 3 kilometres southwest of Millerd Lake. The fire is being held. Sudbury 52 (SUD052) is 0.1 of a hectare and ...

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6th Annual Glow Ball Tournament

The Michipicoten Golf Club held its 6th Annual Glow Ball Tournament sponsored by Northern Lights Ford on Saturday August 8, 2026, and it did not disappoint.  It was a beautiful night with 94 people participating.  There were Mixed, Ladies and Men’s teams, with the winners taking home a $160.00 cash prize. Congratulations to the winners: Men’s Team – Scott Carruthers ...

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 11

Updated: August 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 5 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of Aug. 11. Thunder Bay 79 (THU079) is located near Dog Lake, approximately 18 kilometers west of Highway 527. The 0.1-hectare fire is under control. Thunder Bay 80 (THU080) is located south of Athelstane Lake, approximately 24 kilometers ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 10

Updated: August 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 49 (SUD049) is 0.5 of a hectare and located approximately 0.9 of a kilometre east of Highway 69, and 4.5 kilometres north of Byng Inlet. The fire is being held. Sudbury 50 (SUD050) is 1 hectare and located approximately ...

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 10

Updated: August 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed in the Northwest Region since the previous update. Fort Frances 64 (FOR064) is located near Little Turtle River, approximately 4 kilometers northeast of Riverview Lake. The 0.3-hectare fire is under control. At the time of this update there are 108 active wildland fires in the Northwest Region. ...

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Should governments re-examine rail service in remote Algoma?

To fund, or not to fund passenger rail in northern areas of Algoma District … That is the question some residents, property owners, municipalities and organizations want an answer to from the federal and the provincial government. A petition filed earlier this year calls upon parliamentarians to reinstate the Algoma Central train (ACR) between Sault-Ste-Marie and Oba Lake. Service would ...

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 9

Updated: August 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 3 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of August 9. Nipigon 97 (NIP097) is located near Weitzel Lake, approximately 3 kilometers southwest of Parks Lake. The 0.1-hectare fire is being held. Thunder Bay 78 (THU078) is located near Argon Lake, approximately 11 kilometers southwest of Highway ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 9

Updated: August 9, 2026 at 6:20 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 47 (SUD047) is 0.1 of a hectare and located approximately 0.45 of a kilometre east of Chiniguchi Lake, and 1.3 kilometres northwest of Telephone Lake. The fire is being held. Sudbury 48 (SUD048) is 0.1 of a hectare and ...

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Recruitment for SE OPP Detachment Guards

  Position Title Detachment Guard – fixed term contracts (part-time on-call) Classification Detachment Guard – (C0007) Detachment / Unit Superior East Detachment Region / Bureau Northeast Region Work Location(s) Chapleau Detachment Mill Rd & Corner of Hwy 129, Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0 Wawa Detachment 34 Pinewood Drive, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 Schedule Part-time, on call Salary $32.11 to $34.02 hourly ...

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