On August 6, 2021, shortly after 4:30 a.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on Mile 67 Road east of Lake Superior (Mica Bay area) north of Batchawana Bay. The male driver left the scene was observed on a logging road in the area ...
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MARKOWSKI, Benjamin “Ben”
April 19, 2021 Beloved husband of Candice Roberta, Loving Dad to Steven (Caroline), Randy (Debbie), and Robbie (Vickie). Caring step-dad to Curtiss (Lisa) Moore. Lovingly remembered as “Grampa Wawa” by his six grandchildren and step-grandchildren, and “great-grandpa dinosaur” by his four step-great-grandchildren.
Read More »Le Sentier Transcanadien reçoit un financement
La députée Carol Hughes est heureuse d’annoncer que des collectivités d’Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing recevront un financement de 301 903 $ du gouvernement du Canada par l’entremise du Sentier transcanadien (STC) pour 11 projets afin d’améliorer des sentiers locaux. Cette somme fait partie d’une annonce pancanadienne de 4 millions de dollars pour 119 projets, dans le cadre du programme annuel du Plan d’amélioration ...
Read More »Trans Canada Trail Receives Funding
MP, Carol Hughes is pleased to announce that communities in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing have been approved for $301,903 in funding from the Government of Canada through Trans Canada Trail (TCT) for 11 local trail enhancement projects. This is part of a pan-Canadian announcement of $4M in 119 projects, as part of TCT’s annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) program, which is funded by ...
Read More »LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 6 Winner is…
Congratulations to Nicole Imbeault, winner of Week 6 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#9) he selected contained the King of Spades. Nicole won $144! Previous Winners: Week 5 – John Gagnon, Envelope #39, Ten of Diamonds, $189 Week 4 – Patricia Reeves, Envelope #22, Queen of Diamonds, $247 Week 3 – Marc Liard, Envelope #14, Two ...
Read More »Between the Covers – August 4
Come on in! We have missed you! Masks must be worn covering the mouth, nose and chin. Everyone must sanitize their hands before entering the library. All returned materials must be placed in the DropBox for quarantine. We ask that if you are not feeling well, to NOT come into the library. For those who can’t wear masks or for ...
Read More »From the Branch – August 4
On Friday, August 6, 2021 1 p.m. there will be a legion memorial service for our late Comrade Albert Nicholas and Mrs. Audrey Nicholas. The service will take place at the Woodland Cemetary. Legion Dress please. There will be a Come & Go reception at the Branch following. If anyone is in need of a ride please Let President ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – August 4
Kaireen, Lorna & Maria are taking a break during July and August, and have distributed outlines for Morning Worship. If you would like to be included please call 705 856 1518. Although we cannot meet for Worship you may like to read the Scriptures for: August 8th , 2021 – Eleventh after Pentecost 2 Samuel 18: 5 – 9, 15, ...
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23 mai 1941 au 18 juillet 2021 Décédée paisiblement au Lady Dunn Health Centre en compagnie de sa famille. Femme bien-aimée de Mario Bergeron pour 14 ans. Ses enfants, petits-enfants, arrière-petits-enfants, sa sœur, ses nièces et neveux, sa famille élargie, et ses innombrables amis gardent un excellent souvenir de Claudette. Sa famille désire remercier chaleureusement et tendrement les membres du ...
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LORD, Claudette (May 23, 1941 to July 18, 2021 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with her family by her side. Loving wife of Mario Bergeron for 14 amazing years. Claudette will always be remembered by her many children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her sister, nieces, nephews, extended family, and the countless friends she made over the many wonderful ...
Read More »1 new confirmed case of COVID-19 (#406) and potential public exposure
Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19 (#406), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. This individual was tested August 1st, is of unknown exposure and is self-isolating. In addition, APH is advising anyone who visited Chummy’s Grill located at 262 Frontenac Street in Sault Ste. Marie on July 31, 2021, from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, ...
Read More »Tranportation Injustice Continues
Transportation injustice comes in two flavours in Ontario: federal and provincial. The latter is more recent, but it’s just as sour. The federal vandalization of Ontario’s rail service has been going on for decades, all the way back to the 1940s when Liberal cabinet minister C.D. Howe dropped all concern about the health of our railways in favour of ...
Read More »A Grand Meteor Shower
Over the past few weeks, you have probably noticed a few meteors or “shoot stars” at night. You are witnessing one of the best meteor showers of the year. The Perseid Meteor Shower is now underway from July 14 to August 14. The best time to see the most meteors will be on the night of August 12 and ...
Read More »Is it working? Evaluating the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Project
Trying something new is never a smooth road. There are bumps, rough patches and issues with navigation. The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Project (RNIP) is no different. In order to study the impacts and areas for improvement, Northern Policy Institute has released the first in a series of reports evaluating the RNIP program. Just the Tip of the Iceberg: ...
Read More »Michipicoten First Nation Demands Accountability for Decades of Chemical Contamination in Chapleau
Michipicoten First Nation (MFN) is calling for immediate action by pulp and paper giant, Domtar and the Government of Ontario to resolve the continued chemical contamination of the First Nation’s traditional lands. The First Nation is preparing for legal action unless the necessary remediation and accommodation strategies can be agreed to, it announced today. According to scientific reports, contaminated leachate ...
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