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MEDITATION by Father Duolomane (Joe) The transfiguration of the Messiah in the Gospel prepares him for his passion and resurrection. What the Lord wanted to teach the three disciples with his transfiguration, he teaches us today. He teaches us our dignity in having been created in his image and likeness; he teaches us our greatness in having been set above ...

On February 21, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a previous fail to stop for police occurrence on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. On January 30, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a known All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and driver was observed operating in contravention of the municipal by-law prohibiting ATV’s on roadways ...

Michael Parsa, ministre des Services à l’enfance et des Services sociaux et communautaires, ainsi que Michael Kerzner, solliciteur général, Stephen Lecce, ministre de l’Éducation, et Prabmeet Sarkaria, ministre des Transports, ont fait la déclaration suivante pour souligner la Journée de sensibilisation à la traite des personnes. « La traite des personnes est une grave violation des droits de la personne et ...

Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce, and Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria released the following statement on Human Trafficking Awareness Day: Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights and a heinous crime that deprives individuals of their freedom and dignity. It often targets the most vulnerable, ...

During the month of February, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has investigated 24 motor vehicle collisions and six of those involved deer. The OPP is beginning to see a high presence of deer on our roadways including the Trans-Canada Highway. As spring nears, deer are moving as snow disappears and tend to gravitate near roadway ...

As a result of public complaints and tips, officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into drug trafficking in the town of Nipigon. As a result of this investigation a warrant was issued for the arrest of Adrian CRAWFORD, 52 years old, of Nipigon, Ontario. On February 21, 2024, the accused was arrested ...

Public opinions are sought in a new online poll about the Great Lakes, water quality issues and other topics related to restoring and protecting this unique freshwater system. “We hope that people answer our poll and also share it far and wide so that we can collect views and ideas from thousands of folks throughout the Great Lakes region and ...

On February 17, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Municipality of Huron Shores. Shortly after 1:30 a.m., police observed a pick-up truck strike a snowbank twice on Ansonia Road and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver, police determined alcohol had been consumed. The driver was arrested and transported to Blind River ...

Avec le début de la session législative, j’ai hâte de présenter mon projet de loi privé, la Loi de 2022 sur le comité consultatif des subventions aux résidents du Nord de l’Ontario pour frais de transport à des fins médicales (Projet de loi 13), à l’assemblée le 22 février. Nos électeurs savent déjà à quel point nous recevons des appels ...

With the start of the legislative session, I am eager to bring my Private Member’s Bill, the Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory Committee Act (Bill 13), to the assembly on February 22nd. Readers will already know just how often we get calls from constituents regarding the grant, but more generally access to healthcare across the riding. With every new session ...

Last Sunday the message was on Jesus in the wilderness being tempted by Satan.  Our journey and the journey of Jesus may be similar. Through hardship we develop stronger character and that is what Jesus did; Satan offered an easy life and He refused.  Here is an adage that you might find reflects on your life. I Asked God I ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sault Ste Marie Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) seized approximately $214,000 in stolen property, approximately $38,000 in Canadian currency, approximately $5000 in US currency and approximately $4000 in drugs. In January 2024, the OPP’s CSCU, Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, and the Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit, began a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) investigation related ...

The Wawa Public Library’s staff and friends have been busy making these adorable Pocket Hugs. We are using donated and scrap yarn to make these lovely Pocket Hugs. If you would like to support our fundraiser, the cost of a Pocket Hug is $2.00, and they are available at the Circulation Desk at the Wawa Public Library. They would make ...

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Sante Manitouwadge Health on Thursday February 15, 2024 at the age of 71 years. Beloved husband of Lucille Lavigne. Loving father of Eric (Annie), John, Tim (Erin) and Stella. Proud grandfather of Nolan, Nevin, Laurel, Yannick and Danny. Son of the late Therese and Alphonse Germain. Dear brother of ...

MEDITATION by Father Duolomane (Joe) Jesus had just been baptized. Driven by the Spirit into the desert, he was tempted by Satan. For a child, being tempted means wanting to do what the parents have forbidden”: eating jam or sweets… For adults, being “tempted” generally means doing things that are forbidden by the law. In the Gospel, there is a ...