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SSM Woman wins LOTTO MAX second prize

Pamela Ouimet of Sault Ste. Marie has $134,170 to put toward her dreams after winning a LOTTO MAX second prize in the June 18, 2021 draw.   “This is my first big win,” share Pamela while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up her winnings. “I only play the lottery when the jackpot is big.”   The ...

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Art Gallery of Algoma “Franklin Carmichael: An Artist’s Process”

The exhibition was produced by the Art Gallery of Sudbury | Galerie d’art de Sudbury with generous access by members of Franklin Carmichael’s family, the Estate of Franklin Carmichael, and funding from the Government of Canada through Canadian Heritage. The AGA is the only other venue this exhibition will be presented at. The exhibition features 37 artworks mostly from the ...

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Ne-Daa-Kii-Me-Naan Inc. Shapes Plans for the Future

Nedaak is excited to share the news about the next step in their forest management journey.   Originally established to perform forest management services on the Kenogami Forest on behalf of the Crown, Nedaak has evolved over the past 9 years and was instrumental in the establishment of the eSFL (Enhanced Sustainable Forest License) company, Ogwiidachiwaning Sustainable Forest Management Inc., ...

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NPI and SEO Launch Youth Out-Migration Survey in Northern Ontario

Are you a young adult between the ages of 16 and 30 living in Northern Ontario?   Société Économique de l’Ontario has partnered with Northern Policy Institute (NPI) to develop a survey that asks if young people want to stay in Northern Ontario and to gauge their interest in becoming an entrepreneur in their communities.   Youth out-migration in Northern ...

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Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day

Today, September 10th marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), a day which raises awareness and understanding about suicide and discusses prevention efforts. The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) recognizes the importance of this day and the significant role that mental health professionals play in helping save lives. 3.4 million Canadians aged 12 and older suffer from suicidal thoughts each ...

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L’association canadienne de counseling et de psychothérapie souligne la Journée mondiale de la prévention du suicide

Aujourd’hui (10 septembre) se tient la Journée mondiale de la prévention du suicide, une journée de sensibilisation et d’information sur les risques et les mesures de prévention du suicide. L’Association canadienne de counseling et de psychothérapie (ACCP) reconnaît l’importance de cette journée et le travail essentiel des professionnels de la santé mentale, qui aident à sauver des vies. Chaque année, ...

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Fall in Love with Maple, Sept. 25 to Oct. 3

The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new event in Ontario, Fall in Love with Maple. Running from Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, this event includes participating sugarbushes from nearly 40 locations across Ontario and is a wonderful opportunity for people to get out and see the fall colours in some of ...

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Wesdome Announces High Grade Gold Values at Falcon 7 Zone

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. announced results from the initial sill development on the Falcon 7 Zone at the Company’s wholly-owned Eagle River Mine near Wawa, Ontario. Falcon 7 Zone The Falcon 7 Zone was discovered in 2019 and now initial sill development has been completed on the 622 and 635 levels in preparation for mining in Q4. Chip sampling and ...

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Significant rainfall expected Tuesday

3:54 PM EDT Monday 06 September 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Significant rainfall expected Tuesday into Wednesday. Significant rainfall is expected for the area from Tuesday morning and will persist into Wednesday. Rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm are expected for this event, but some areas could see higher ...

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Journée d’inscription communautaire et cérémonie d’inauguration de Dubreuilville Broadband

  Le tout nouveau fournisseur d’accès internet communautaire de Dubreuilville a officiellement invité les résidents à la première célébration communautaire, journée d’inscription et cérémonie d’inauguration de Dubreuilville Broadband.   Le début des travaux de construction étant prévus le 20 septembre 2021, les résidents furent invités à participer à une célébration communautaire chez Lacroix Home Hardware permettant aux résidents de s’inscrire ...

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Community Sign-Up Day and sod-turning ceremony for Dubreuilville Broadband

  Dubreuilville’s newest community-owed internet service provider officially invited residents to Dubreuilville Broadband’s first community celebration, sign-up day and celebratory sod-turning ceremony.   With construction slated to begin September 20th, residents were invited to attend a community-wide celebration at Lacroix Home Hardware allowing residents to sign-up for residential and enterprise grade internet packages. Locally owned and operated, Dubreuilville Broadband, expects ...

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The TBSO Returns – Announcing the first concerts of the 2021/2022 Season

The long-awaited reunion between the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra and its patrons is scheduled for October 21, 2021. Tickets for the first five concerts of Season 60 will be on sale starting Monday, September 13th.   Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, donors, and patrons, the 2021/22 season will launch with Having a Lark, featuring the return of ...

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Northern Credit Union to observe National Day for Truth and Reconcilliation

Northern Credit Union (Northern) is committed to supporting our communities through the observance of the National Day For Truth and Reconciliation.   The Government of Canada recently passed legislation to make September 30th, a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is an important step in the reconciliation process and provides an opportunity to honour ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – September 1

Although we cannot meet for Worship you may like to read the Scriptures for September 5, 2021 – Fifteenth after Pentecost Proverbs 22: 1-2, 8-9, 22-23    A good name rather than riches. Psalm 125                                 Do good, O God, to those who are good. James 2: 1-10, (11-13), 14-17   Faith without works is dead. Mark 7: 24-37        The Syrophoenician women’s faith ...

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