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Week 17 Winner Announced in LDHCF Catch the Ace

Congratulations to Kathy Miller, winner of Week 17 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $13,058 as Week 18 begins.   Here are the final numbers for week #17: Weekly Pot: $1,064, Progressive Pot: $13,058 Winner: Kathy Miller, whose envelope #12 contained the 5 ...

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10 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#95 – #104) – Corrected

Jan 6, 2021 at 19:47 Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health, or affected by recent public exposure notifications posted by APH, you are not considered a close contact. Additionally, anyone who travelled on flight Air Canada AC 8330 flight from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie and ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – January 6 “Epiphany”

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 10 January 2021 Genesis 1:1-5          The first day of creation.. . Psalm  29                 God’s voice is heard over the water.. Acts 19: 1-7             Paul baptizes with the spirit. Mark 1: 4-11         Jesus is baptized by John. To Ponder:   Where was the most challenging place you ...

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APH – 2 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#93-#94)

Jan 5, 2021 at 19:30 Algoma Public Health is reporting 2 (two) new cases of COVID-19. Both cases are from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health, or affected by recent public exposure notifications posted by APH, you are not considered a ...

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APH – 11 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#82-#92)

Jan 4, 2021 at 20:35 Algoma Public Health is reporting 11 (eleven) new cases of COVID-19. All cases are from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health, or affected by recent public exposure notifications posted by APH, you are not considered a ...

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APH – High risk COVID-19 exposure related to New Year’s Eve gathering

Jan 4, 2021 at 18:51 Algoma Public Health is advising the public of a potential high-risk exposure to COVID-19 to anyone who attended a New Year’s Eve gathering on December 31, 2020, at 66 Sage Street, in Garden River. This gathering occurred without the homeowner’s knowledge. Anyone who attended this gathering is advised to immediately self-isolate and contact Algoma Public Health ...

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Le gouvernement fournit un nouveau guide pratique pour les entreprises alimentaires à domicile pendant le COVID-19

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario soutient les entreprises de produits alimentaires à domicile en leur offrant un guide sur le démarrage d’une telle entreprise. Le guide comprend un aperçu des règles de santé publique que doivent observer les exploitants d’une entreprise de produits alimentaires. Pour soutenir davantage ces entrepreneurs, le gouvernement a également modifié certains règlements pour assouplir les règles gouvernant ...

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Government providing a new “How to” guide for Home-Based Food Businesses During COVID-19

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The Ontario government is supporting home-based food businesses by providing a guide on how to start a home-based food business, which includes an overview of public health requirements that need to be followed as a food operator. To further support these entrepreneurs, the government has also made regulatory changes to allow more flexibility to sell low-risk, home-prepared foods. These supports ...

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In memory – Janet Firlotte

January 2nd, 2014 Although you left us 7 years ago today Janet, we think of you all the time.   In our hearts you hold a place, no one can ever fill. We laugh and remind ourselves of your humor daily and will always miss you being around.   Remembering you always. Your 3 sisters – Chris, Pat, and Margaret  

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Long-term care home (LTCH) COVID-19 outbreak declared at Extendicare Maple View

Algoma Public Health declared an outbreak at Extendicare Maple View in the late evening of December 31, 2020, following confirmation of COVID-19 in two staff members. APH is working closely with Extendicare Maple View’s care team to take further preventive actions to protect staff and residents.  At this time, the two staff members remain in isolation to prevent further transmission. Surveillance ...

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MICHANO, Bruce Wayne

Passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 at the age of 58 years. He has now begun his journey to meet his Creator and join his family and friends that have gone on before him. Beloved son of the late Mary (nee Goodchild) and Joseph Michano. Loving brother of Debbie (Dale) and Joe (Alex). Bruce will ...

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LSSU’s annual Banished Words List – COVID topics Reign

People across the U.S. and around the world let Lake Superior State University know that they’re tired not only of the coronavirus pandemic but also of hearing, reading, and talking about it—especially when the communication is bad or excessive. COVID-19 terminology monopolized submissions for LSSU’s annual Banished Words List this year. Out of 1,450-plus nominations, upwards of 250 of the ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – January 3

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 03 January 2021 Jeremiah 31: 7-14   The grieving people will be gathered in joy. Psalm 147: 12-20   God blesses Jerusalem with peace & abundance. Ephesians 1: 3-14    Adopted, forgiven, and blessed with abundance. John 1: (1-9), 10-18 The Word was in the world, but the ...

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LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 16 Winner is…

Congratulations to JAMIE KIRK, winner of Week 16 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $11,322 as Week 17 begins. Here are the final numbers for week #16: Weekly Pot: $1,101, Progressive Pot: $11,322 Winner: JAMIE KIRK with envelope #44 revealing the NINE OF ...

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