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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made in Sky Sagassige’s death

Members from the Manitoulin Detachment Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under the direction of the OPP’s Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), have made an arrest in connection with the death of 18 year-old Sky SAGASSIGE from Sables-Spanish River Township. On June 12, 2021 at approximately 12:49 a.m., officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of the OPP responded to a ...

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Algoma and Triple M Metal Establish Metals Sourcing Joint Venture

Algoma Steel Group Inc., a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, today announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Triple M Metal LP, one of North America’s largest privately-owned ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling companies, establishing a jointly owned company known as ATM Metals Inc. The new entity will source ...

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Learning math with the support of Hungry Hungry Hippos

When Ms. Monique Grendron, teacher at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa), first saw the game Hungry Hungry Hippos, she knew she had to integrate it, one way or another, in her classroom.   Motivated to make it easy for students to learn while having fun, she modified the original version of the Hungry Hungry Hippo game to create a version that emphasizes ...

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Apprendre les mathématiques grâce aux hippopotames affamés

Quand Mme Monique Grendron, enseignante à l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa), a premièrement vu le jeu Hungry Hungry Hippos, elle savait qu’elle devait l’intégrer, d’une façon ou d’une autre, dans sa salle de classe. Motivée à permettre aux élèves d’apprendre en s’amusant, elle a donc modifié la version originale de ce jeu d’hippopotames affamés afin de créer une version qui met de ...

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Une recette monstrueuse et savoureuse!

  Dans le cadre de leurs cours de français et de sciences, les élèves de la 4e année de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont préparé une recette monstrueuse qui était tout simplement délicieuse! Appuyé par leur enseignant, M. Éric Comtois, les élèves ont dégusté des araignées en suivant une recette originale dans leur cahier de lecture. Pour y arriver, ils devaient ...

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Monstrous recipe proves tasty!

  As part of their French and science lessons, grade 4 students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) prepared a monstrous recipe that was simply delicious! Supported by their teacher, Mr. Éric Comtois, the students had the teacher-approved opportunity to eat spiders by following an original recipe in their reading book. To achieve this, they had to follow the steps listed in ...

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Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg and Community Network Partners Reach Agreement for Construction of High-Capacity Microwave Connection to Community

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation) Chief and Council have entered into an agreement with Community Network Partners for the construction and operations of a next-generation fixed wireless broadband network for the community being fed by a best in class fibre optic backbone.   The construction and a community-wide Community Outreach campaign will take place beginning November 2021 allowing residents ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – October 27

In-Person Worship Services will continue on October 31st, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. More Good News! The UCW Thrift Shop will be held October 28, 29, 30 and November 1st (aka Bag Day). The last day to donate is October 23rd. Please, no electronics or large items of furniture. There will be a ...

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École Ste-Marie (Azilda) closed until November 12, 2021

The health and safety of students and employees remains CSC Nouvelon’s top priority. Due to the declaration of COVID-19 cases at École Ste-Marie (Azilda) by Public Health Sudbury and Districts, ÉcoleSte-Marie will be closed until Friday, November 12, 2021. At the moment, students are expected to resume their in-class learning on Monday, November 15, 2021. If this return date should ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank – Fall Update

The Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to thank the many individuals, organizations and businesses in our remarkably generous little town that have made donations during the summer and early fall months. Our appreciation and thanks are extended to the following businesses, families and individuals who have supported the food bank with monetary donations, grocery items, or pet supplies: Janie Bedard, ...

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Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg and Community Network Partners Reach Agreement for Construction of High-Capacity Microwave Connection to Community

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Chief and Council have entered into an agreement with Community Network Partners for the construction and operations of a next generation fixed wireless broadband network for the community being fed by a best in class fiber optic backbone. The construction and a community wide Community Outreach campaign will take place beginning November 2021 allowing residents to sign-up for ...

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Sault College Honours Fall Graduates

Sault College is commemorating its amazing fall 2021 graduates with the release of its graduate website, which will feature ceremony video footage for each program and showcase Sault College fall graduates and their programs. The website will be available on October 28 at 7 p.m. and we encourage all graduates, families, friends and supporters to visit the website and take ...

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at River View Public School

Algoma Public Health (APH) has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at River View Public School. As per provincial Ministry of Education guidance, an outbreak is declared in a school once it has been determined that within a 14-day period, two individuals tested positive for COVID-19 and: at least one case could have reasonably acquired their infection in the school setting; ...

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Sault Ste Marie Métis ring bells as reminder of broken land promises

The Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community is asking Sault Ste. Marie residents to listen for the sound of church bells today. The bell at the 136 John Street church will ring 171 times calling attention to the 171 years that have passed since the Crown made a commitment to the Sault Ste. Marie Métis Community regarding their right to the land– ...

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