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2025 Men’s Night 3-Man Rules

Calling in Tuesday morning at 8 a.m.: No walk-in’s or phone-in’s will be taken before 8 a.m.. Please respect this! The Proshop Cell Phone is very active at 8 a.m. and doesn’t have a busy signal like an old landline phone used to have in years past. Our Staff are actively trying to facilitate all calls in a timely manner. ...

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Dubreuilville Broadband – Router Issues Today UPDATED

Jun 23, 2025 at 19:00 Internet service has been restored. Jun 23, 2025 at 08:26 We would like to inform you that Bell Canada is currently experiencing an issue with one of their core routers, which is affecting our service. Efforts are underway to resolve the matter; however, we do not have an estimated timeframe for resolution at this time. ...

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Train service interruptions and delays create a climate of uncertainty

It’s been said that in life, there are three constants: job insecurity, taxes, and governments’ inability to provide or reinstate passenger rail in Northern Ontario within a timely manner. Procrastinating politicians, routine cancellations, and the use of rolling stock well past its best before date are just some of the issues that continue to inconvenience travellers in this part of ...

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Ladies Night Golf – June 18

120 Golfers, a fantastic turnout and summer hasn’t even started yet! For any questions or concerns about the scoring and where your team landed in the flight system please contact Marcie or Suzanne. Please fill out your cards properly to avoid discrepancies and mysteries to be solved at the end of the night. Thank you for your support!   1st ...

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Good Roads Launches Northern Road School Online

Good Roads announces the launch of its Northern Road School, providing accessible, high-quality online education specifically for northern municipalities and First Nations communities. The program addresses professional development challenges by overcoming geographical barriers, ensuring essential road infrastructure knowledge and skills reach those who need them most. The launch coincides with Good Roads’ Board of Directors meetings in Hornepayne, Ontario – ...

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New stamp honours First Nations Elder and Knowledge Keeper Bruce Starlight

A gathering was held in Tsúut’ínà Nation near Calgary, Alberta, as Canada Post celebrated the stamp featuring Bruce Starlight. Known as Dit’óní Didlishí (Spotted Eagle), Starlight is an Elder and Knowledge Keeper who has spent more than five decades advocating to save his language and culture from extinction. This stamp is one of three Indigenous Leaders stamps that will be ...

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Near Surface Infill-Drilling to Assess Open Pit Production Intersects

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce further results from the ongoing drilling program at the Wawa Gold Project, Ontario. Near surface drilling completed since May 2025 was conducted as part of the Company’s assessment of the open pit potential. (See PR dated May 8, 2025). Highlights of the Open-Pit Evaluation Drilling 45.38 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au) ...

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Congratulations to James!

James Firlotte of Wawa is celebrating after stepping inside OLG’s newest experiential lottery game, INSTANT MONEY MACHINE (Game #2481), and winning an incredible $85,000!   James, who works in the mining industry, has been a regular lottery player with OLG for more than 25 years. He enjoys playing LOTTO MAX and a variety of INSTANT tickets. “I like to end ...

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Workplace Safety North named one of Canada’s best workplaces

Workplace Safety North (WSN) has been recognized with Great Place to Work® certification for its dedication toward maintaining a workplace culture rich in trust, respect, and shared values.   WSN employees filled out a survey in late 2024 to give feedback on how they felt about working with the organization. A total of 88% of the team say WSN is ...

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A graduating student who shines both at school and on the field

Ellia Thibeault is a grade 12 student and soon-to-be graduate of École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau). A sports enthusiast and seasoned athlete, Ellia stood out throughout her high school journey. Through her involvement in numerous extracurricular sports teams, including volleyball, soccer, badminton, and basketball, she has demonstrated remarkable versatility on the field. She possesses the technical skills, game sense, and ...

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Une finissante qui brille à l’école comme sur le terrain

Ellia Thibeault est une élève de la 12e année et une finissante remarquable de l’École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau). Adepte des sports et athlète chevronnée, Ellia s’est distinguée tout au long de son parcours au secondaire. Grâce à sa participation à de nombreuses équipes sportives parascolaires, notamment en volleyball, soccer, badminton et basketball, elle fait preuve d’une polyvalence impressionnante sur ...

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New stamp commemorates Métis Elder and Michif Language Keeper Sophie McDougall

Canada Post hosted an event in Prince Albert today to celebrate an upcoming stamp commemorating Métis Elder and Michif Language Keeper, Sophie McDougall. A devoted educator and leader, McDougall (1928-2023) is remembered for sharing extensive knowledge of her culture and language with generations of students and community members over her long life. This stamp is one of three Indigenous Leaders ...

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Men’s NIght Golf – June 12

147 golfers enjoyed the sunny weather and warm temperatures of 15C. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors, without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Isaac Dechamplain Sedrik Rioux Kyston Stevens 31 2nd Shane ...

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Ladies’s Night – June 11

There were 102 Golfers, a great turnout even with the chilly temperatures. Please keep up the pace with group in front of you. 1st FLIGHT: 1st – Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Cindy Jozin – 36 2nd –Toni Rutland, Guylaine Domich, Spare – 37 3rd – Sue Lord, Ashley Coombs, Chanelle Martelli – 40 2nd FLIGHT: 1st – Judy Zagar, Tracey ...

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Survey Results Show Tremendous Dissatisfaction with Nuclear Waste Project & Proponent

A not-for-profit organization that tracks a nuclear waste burial project proposed for northwestern Ontario has released the results of a recent survey gauging public attitudes towards the Nuclear Waste Management Organization and its project. We the Nuclear Free North’s survey results  show an overwhelmingly negative response to the NWMO’s project and communications. An invitation to complete the survey was distributed ...

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