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Algoma Public Health has reported thirty (30) new cases of COVID-19.  Twenty-eight (28) in Sault Ste. Marie & Area and two (2) in Central & East Algoma. Eight (8) are of close contact of a confirmed case, three (3) are from an unknown source of infection, one (1) is from international travel, and eighteen (18) are under investigation. There are ...

On November 30th at 11 am, Christine Baranyai-Withers of Thessalon, ON won the $158,140 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s (SAHF) November electronic and online 50/50 draw. Her lucky number (Y-1104541) was drawn electronically. Christine, a local teacher, was on her lunch break when she realized she had a voicemail. She called the number back, only to find out ...

Joel Harden, Ontario NDP critic for Accessibility and Persons with Disabilities, and Lisa Gretzky, Ontario NDP critic for Community and Social Services, released the following statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “Today is the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, a time to honour the many contributions people with disabilities, and the disability rights movement, have made ...

Algoma Public Health is reporting forty-three (43) new cases of COVID-19; forty-two (42) – Sault Ste. Marie & Area, and one (1) – Central & East Algoma. Eighteen (18) are close contacts of confirmed cases, eleven (11) have an unknown source of infection, and fourteen (14) are still being investigated to determine their source of infection. There are currently 397 ...

June 9, 1941 – December 2, 2021 George passed away peacefully at home after a struggle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents Hank & Barbara Scott of Wawa, ON and his only sibling Bill, as well as his sister-in-law Jeanne and brothers-in-law David, George and Richard Renault. George is survived by the love of his life and best friend, wife ...

On November 28, 2021 at approximately 3:07 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Sultan Industrial Road near Chapleau. Further investigation resulted in the seizure of five hand guns, firearm accessories and ammunition. As a result, Ashley MURLEY, 30-years-of-age, of Thunder Bay has been charged with ...

On December 2, 2021, at approximately 12:44 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Winnipeg Street in White River. As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old person, from White River, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary to section 266 ...

Outstanding! Together we raised $11,455 in a span of 24 hours. This includes the matching $1700 donation from Northern Lights Ford and their staff.  Thank you Ford for your continued sponsorship of this event and thank you to each and every one of our donors.  We certainly could not have done this without you.  Your generosity allows us to support ...

On November 29, 2021 at approximately 5:08 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Tamarack Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Kyle WELLINGS, 38-years-of-age, of Kitchener was charged with the following: Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of ...

The Municipal Council and employees gathered to recognize and thank all staff for their dedication and hard work.   Five Year Service Recognition Awards were given out to CEO/Head Librarian, Colleen Abbott as well as Manuela Batovanja, Deputy Treasurer and Heather Rainville, Revenue Associate.   Also receiving a Five Years Service Recognition Award is Yannick Casavant. Yannick is a valued ...

December is here and this year there are not many Christmas parties at Legion Hall, so slim pickings four business. Our next meeting will be on December 9th at 7.00 pm   I just enjoyed a delicious meal delivered to me by our Ladies Auxiliary, “Thanks a Lot Gals. It was Yummy.”   We can set our eyes on 2022 ...

The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (MNDMNRF) has recently announced a new program that will provide annual funding for the next five (5) years to help support infrastructure projects in northern municipalities. Through the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) program, the Township of Hornepayne is set to receive $69,586/year over the next 5 years to ...

In-Person Worship Services will continue on December 05, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., with the second Sunday of Advent. All are welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. We extend a very warm welcome to Minhyuk (Min) Hwang  a Student Minister & his wife Sena Kim to our Church. The Christmas Star of Lights is shining above the front door of the ...

This week’s New Books are “A Darker Reality” by Anne Perry, “The Jailhouse Lawyer” by James Patterson and Nancy Allen, “Apples Never Fall” by Liane Moriarty and “Rock Paper Scissors” by Alice Feeney.   Our Staff Pick of the Week is “Chasing the Night” by Iris Johansen”. (from book jacket)  A CIA agent’s two-year-old child was stolen in the night ...

On November 25, 2021 at approximately 12:12 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Churchill Avenue in Wawa. During the investigation, the driver was found to be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle. The driver was also found to be breaching their court ordered conditions, and in possession of ...