FutureSSM is working closely with local employers, educational institutions, training organizations and employment agencies to take on a coordinated approach to address current skilled-labour demands in Sault Ste. Marie. At 4.7 per cent in February, and as low as 3.3 per cent this past December, Sault Ste. Marie’s unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in 20 years. ...
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Men’s Curling 2018-2019
Men’s Curling wrapped up last night with Team Fahrer winning the Playoff Championship Game. Team Fahrer was the Double winner this Curling Season, as there are also the Regular Season Club Champions. TEAM FAHRER is Skip – Tom Fahrer, Vice – Dave Amos, Lead – Lynn Lethbridge, and Second – Jim Hoffmann. The 2018– 2019 Season was an exciting curling ...
Read More »Weather scheduled to turn to Snow and then to Freezing Rain
Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Snow beginning this evening changing to ice pellets overnight and to freezing rain Friday morning. Precipitation will move over Northern Ontario this evening. The precipitation will begin as snow heavy at times before changing to ice pellets overnight then to freezing rain Friday morning. Snow and ...
Read More »Letter – Going for your colonoscopy just might save your life
Dear Readers My story starts here roughly 3 years ago I had my colonoscopy done and they found a polyp. It was removed and sent for a biopsy and it came back non-cancerous. Since the doctor found the polyp, I was scheduled for a re-exam 3 years later. This time another polyp was found. As it turns out when this ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – April 10
The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church. Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church (705-856-2926). Thurs. Apr. 11 Worship Committee – 2 p.m. Sat. Apr. 13 Prayer Shawl Ministry – 3 p.m. Fri. Apr. 19 Good Friday Morning ...
Read More »St. Monica’s Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday Weekend Saturday, April 13, 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 9:00 a.m. Holy Thursday Thursday, April 18, 8:00 p.m. Vigil until Midnight Good Friday Friday, April 19, 3:00 P.M. Easter Vigil Sunday, April 20, 8:00 P.M. Easter Sunday Sunday, April 21, 9:00 a.m.
Read More »New leadership for Northern Lumber Mills
WRC Timber Inc. (WRC) is pleased to announce new leadership at its sites in White River and Hornepayne as well as for its woodlands group. White River Forest Products (WRFP) is now led by Mill Manager, Sean Lauzon. Sean took the helm on January 21st, after WRFP had been without a mill manager for six months. “Sean is a seasoned ...
Read More »Mixed Bowling Standings – April 5
Men’s High Single – Robert Sanderson ( 328 ) Women’s High Single – Mary Ellen Douchamie ( 283 ) Men’s High Triple – Jake Casavant ( 801 ) Women’s High Triple – Mary Ellen Douchamie ( 695 ) Team High Single ( Hdcp’d ) – Wilderness Helicopters Strike Force – ( 1412 ) Team High Triple ( Hdcp’d ) – ...
Read More »Significant Rainfall and Freezing Rain Possible Today
Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Significant rainfall possible today. Rain is expected to develop this morning and persist into the overnight hours. Rainfall amounts up to 25 mm are possible. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river ...
Read More »Eat Your Veggies: Study Finds Poor Diets Linked to One in Five Deaths
This article for the New York Times reports on the link between healthy diets and longevity. By Andrew Jacobs, April 3, 2019 Mom is right when she says to eat your peas. In one of the largest surveys of data on global dietary habits and longevity, researchers found that consuming vegetables, fruits, fish and whole grains was strongly associated with ...
Read More »Mixed Curling – April 6
It is a busy week at the Curling Rink. Teams Tom Terris and Joe McCoy will play the Mixed Championship Game on Thursday, April 11th starting at 7:30 PM. The Ladies and Men’s Curling Playoff Games will be held on Wednesday, April 10th. On Friday, April 12th the 72nd Men’s Annual Bonspiel begins with 27 teams entered in the event.
Read More »On IMPROvise” Tournament at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa)
Over 35 Grade 7 to 12 students from three CSCNO schools competed in the “On IMPROvise” (We IMPROvise) tournament at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) on April 2. Teams from école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) and École Notre-Dame-du-Sault (Sault Ste. Marie) joined up with the teams from the host school to take part in workshop presented by Stef Paquette who also ...
Read More »Harte Gold Provides Corporate and Operations Update
Harte Gold is pleased to provide the following corporate and operations update: Highlights Advanced discussions are underway with Appian and Sprott to refinance existing facilities with existing and/or potential new lenders, the Company expects a conclusion to be reached on these discussions by the end of April. Appointed Geoffrey Cohen, Senior Advisor, Appian Capital Advisory LLP, to the Board of ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – April 3
The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church. Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church, 705-856-2926. Thurs. Apr. 11 Worship Committee – 2 p.m. Sat. Apr. 13 Prayer Shawl Ministry – 3 p.m. Fri. Apr. 19 Good Friday ...
Read More »Men’s Curling – Semi Finals
The Semi-Final Playoff Games will be April 8th at 7:00 PM and games will be: Team FAHRER Vs Team TERRIS Team LESCHISHIN Vs Team MOORE Then the Championship Game will be April 10th and the season will end with the Men’s 72nd Bonspiel April 12-14.
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