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Ladies Curling Stats – February 2

BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 6 7 McGREGOR, Stephanie 1 6 8 TAVELLA, Debbie 3 5 7 BONITZKE, Wendy 4 4 8 MATHIAS, Danette 4 4 8 RAINVILLE, Heather 4 4 7 SPENCER, Diane 4 4 8 AMOS, Tracy 8 3 7 BELISLE, Jacinda 9 1 7 PARSONS, Rochelle 10 0 7 Game Schedule for February 8 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice ...

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Bridge Building Competition Is Back!

Sault College, in partnership with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), is excited to announce the return of the annual Bridge Building Competition. Given current public health guidelines, this year’s competition will be livestreamed on Friday, March 11, 2022! This activity is open to elementary and high school students from Grades 4 to 12 and promotes learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).  Students ...

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L’heure est au regroupement

Sondages, sondages, partout. Si vous vivez et travaillez dans le Nord ontarien, vous avez sans doute été approché pour un sondage. Probablement pour plus d’un. Vous avez peut-être même reçu quelques questionnaires le même jour. La raison est simple. Statistique Canada, croyez-le ou non, a des ressources limitées. Cela signifie que ce service concentre sa collecte de données et ses ...

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Let’s Get it Together

Surveys, surveys, everywhere. If you live and work in Northern Ontario, you no doubt have been targeted by a survey. Likely more than one. You may even receive a few on the same day. The reason for that is simple. Statistics Canada, believe it or not, has finite resources. Meaning they target their data collection and reporting to larger population ...

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Dear Patients

Dear Patients, Tax time is coming quick.  You may be seeing ads on TV and the internet regarding Disability Tax Credits.  We want you to know that applying through private companies is not in your best interests nor is it necessary.  These companies will take a substantial portion of your credit if you are approved. You MAY qualify if: You ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – January 31

Men’s Curling began last evening. Thank you to the staff for having the facility prepared. Men’s Curling is pleased to again return Curling. Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 6 8 FAHRER, Tom 2 5 6 McCOY, Joe 3 3 7 MITRIKAS, Eric 3 3 7 LALONDE, Lance 5 2 7 STOYCHEFF, Peter 6 0 3 Game Schedule for ...

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Measurement Month: Collaborating to collect comparable data in Northern Ontario – Take the Survey!

This February, Northern Policy Institute, in partnership with organizations across Northern Ontario, is launching Measurement Month. Measurement Month is an effort to collect consistent, comparable data to inform decision-making at the local, regional, provincial, and national level for Northern Ontario. Given the demographic challenges facing Northern Ontario, this inaugural Measurement Month will focus on racism, reconciliation, and welcoming. Additionally, there ...

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MMCC COVID-19 User Guidelines (Jan 31, 2022)

Screening and Vaccination Requirements All user groups will be required to actively screen their volunteers, participants, and spectators before entry to the MMCC. This requires a user group to designate a member as responsible for entry and active screening. The designated member will ask covid screening questions or make sure the covid questionnaire is completed by each individual, either way ...

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the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre is now permitted to open

Under the new Provincial Guidance, the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre is now permitted to open, with restrictions, as of January 31, 2022.   All visitors must continue to comply with all current COVID-19 regulations, including providing a QR code proof of vaccination to enter the building.   Further updates will be provided to local media as they occur.   Should ...

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Generation Mining and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation Announce Memorandum of Agreement

Generation Mining Limited and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement for the Marathon Palladium Copper Project located in Northwestern Ontario. This MOA signals another important milestone for the Marathon Project, as it nears regulator approval through the environmental assessment process and is in line with Gen Mining’s Indigenous relations policy and practice of ...

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Un tournant décisif? Estimation de l’empreinte économique des francophones à Algoma

Les francophones représentent une proportion importante de la main-d’œuvre dans les petites collectivités du District d’Algoma. L’auteur de l’étude, Raven Wheesk, examine l’indéniable impact socioéconomique de la communauté francophone sur le District d’Algoma. Cet article étudie la participation de cette communauté au marché du travail et à l’activité économique de façon générale, et mesure ainsi l’empreinte économique de la communauté ...

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The Turning Point? Estimating the Francophone Economic Footprint in Algoma

Jan 29, 2022 at 08:45 Francophones make up a significant percentage of the labour force in smaller communities in the Algoma District. Author, Raven Wheesk, explores the undeniable economic and social impact the Francophone community has on the Algoma District. By examining contributions to the labour force and overall economic activity, this paper examines the economic footprint of Algoma’s Francophone ...

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Wataynikaneyap Power reports that a worker was found deceased

It is with great sadness that Wataynikaneyap Power reports that a worker involved in the construction of the Wataynikaneyap Power Project was found deceased approximately 390 km north of Pickle Lake, Ontario yesterday evening. The family has been notified. “On behalf of the People, our partners, and the leadership, I offer our deepest condolences to the family,” said Margaret Kenequanash, ...

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WFHT Clinic Update – January 26th

With the ongoing COVID pandemic, and now Omicron, we want to update our patients and community about how the Wawa Family Health Team is operating. We know the uncertainty of the pandemic is causing additional stress for everyone, and we appreciate your patience.   First, we are still open for you! We are trying to limit traffic in and out ...

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School Bus Cancellation – Wawa, White River & Dubreuilville 

Due to inclement weather and highway road closures in the Wawa area.  All school related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards.  This cancellation affects students who attend Sir James Dunn P.S, Michipicoten High School, St. Augustine, Ecole Saint Joseph, L’Escalade and St. Basil (White River). Schools will remain open.

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