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May 14, 1952 – October 4, 2025 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday October 4, 2025.   Beloved wife of Jean Roch Lavoie. Loving mother of Tammy Nelson (John) and Chad Lavoie. Proud grandmother of Justin Lavoie, Cora Nelson and Hana Nelson. Daughter of the late Germaine and Robert Dupuis. Dear sister of Joanne Jennings ...

Passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on Wednesday October 1, 2025 at the age of 72 years.   Beloved husband of the late Nicole (née Berthiaume) Bélanger. Loving father of Nathalie (Kevin), Julie (Patrick) and Jessica. Cherished papi of Emma, Becca, Logan, Liam, Landen, Miguel and Clara. Son of the late Beatrice and Octave ...

On a beautiful, foggy and misty, September 25th morning, the spirit of Terry Fox was alive and strong in Wawa, Ontario, as the community came together for the 45th annual Terry Fox Marathon of Hope. In a powerful show of unity and compassion, all schools in the Wawa area participated in the event, which was held at the Michipicoten Memorial ...

This year marks a very special milestone for us – 40 years of service to our community. For four decades, our childcare centre has been a place where little ones grow, friendships bloom, and lifelong memories are made. We’ve had the joy of welcoming children into our doors, watching them learn and thrive, and then sending them off into the ...

With heavy hearts the family announces the peaceful passing of their Mother Audrey Pearl Dubé, predeceased by her husband Lawrence Dubé (1996). Daughter of the late Peter and Ida Merritt. Sister of the late Darwin Merritt (late Florabelle). Loving mother of Daryle (Brenda), Cheryl Bates (Robert), Sylvia Moise (late Raymond), and Gregory (Susan). Grandmother of Mark Dubé (Tara), Darren Dubé ...

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of mischief on Maple Street in Foleyet. Preliminary investigation revealed that between 6:00 p.m. on September 3, and 7:30 a.m. on September 4, a helicopter parked overnight at a property on Maple Street was vandalized. The aircraft sustained significant damage, including a broken windshield ...

The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging residents across the region to take proactive steps to reduce bear attractants following a significant increase in bear-related calls. So far in September 2025, officers have responded to 65 calls for service involving bears – many of which involved sightings in residential areas. While not all bear encounters pose an immediate ...

April 5, 1956  –  September 17, 2025 Daniel Giddens — passed away with dignity on September 17, 2025. We regret to inform you that Daniel L. Giddens has passed on. Danny was a great husband who treated me like a queen every day for thirty-five years. He was a wonderful man—kind, trustworthy, and always a great storyteller. Danny will be missed by ...

Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District is proud to invite the community to a special Community Mining Showcase on Thursday, October 2nd, at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. This free evening event will feature interactive displays and activities from various departments across Island Gold District’s operations, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the mining industry and the exciting opportunities available locally. We’re ...

August 3, 1946 – September 13, 2025 Tom passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH). He was 79 years old and had his family by his side. He left behind his best friend and loving wife of nearly 56 years, Heather and his son, Jamie & daughter-in-law, Carrie, his daughter, Joanne & son-in-law, ...

December 10, 1985 ~ September 8, 2025 It is with great sadness that the family of Ryan Lesage announce his passing at the age of 39 years in Michipicoten First Nation.   Loving father of his twin daughters Ryanna Lesage and Teagan Lesage. Beloved son of Denise and Dale Churchill. Grandson of Angela Stone and the late Sam Stone. Cherished ...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Randall (Randy) Corston announces his passing on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the Chapleau General Hospital.   Randy was the beloved husband of Colette (nee Sabourin) with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. He was the “favorite” dad of Maegan (Jeff) and best grandpa to Haylen and Ryker. He will ...

Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 116 new projects across Ontario led by community groups, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, and conservation authorities on critical invasive species issues through the Invasive Species Action Fund. Invasive species are plants, animals, insects, and pathogens that are introduced to an ecosystem outside of their ...

Passed away suddenly at her home in White River on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the age of 77 years.   Beloved wife of the late Raymond Mailloux. Loving mother of Richard Mailloux (Debbie), Jacqueline “Jackie” Mailloux (Rungano), Marilyn Mailloux, Conrad Mailloux (Chantal) and Denis Mailloux. Proud grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Ronald Beauvais, ...

(1926 – 2025) Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre Long Term Care with her son by her side on Monday, September 1, 2025.   Beloved wife of the late Jerrold “Jerry” Russ. Loving mother of Jean Ryan (Richard), Lauren Rushton (David), the late Muriel Hunt (late Keith), the late Maureen Wood (Bart) and Peter Russ. Cherished grandmother ...