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Luke 15:1-10  The parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin We all lose things at sometime or another. Sometimes it takes a long time to find what you are looking for. Last week many took time to remember the Twin Towers and the events of 9/11. They remembered the time  and how it affected people  and the world. ...

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 ...

Jeremiah 18:1-11  God is the potter, we are the clay It is awesome that God created us out of clay (a theme that runs through all ancient religions) to the psalm reassuring us that we are “wonderfully and fearfully made”. – fearfully in that creating life is a reverent, holy process – we are encouraged to feel the wonder and ...

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 ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rodney Henry Olsson on the 14th of July 2025. Rod was born in Bertrand Spur, 18 miles west of White River, Ontario, where his father was employed by Austin, Nicholson Lumber Company at a small sawmill located there. A few weeks later, Rod’s father, Sid, went to White River ...

Passed away peacefully into the arms of the Creator on Sunday, August 24, 202,5 at the age of 65 years. Loving mother of Ramada-Lynn Kwissiwa and her step-sons Ivan Seguin Sr. (Monica Werth), Lenny Seguin (Allison Boissineau), Ray Seguin Jr. (Margret). Loving grandmother of Spirit-Rain, Tatiana, Marcus and Jayden, Ivan Jr., Brandon, Brent, Ray Jr., Emily, Elaine, Jillian, Joanna and ...

Sep 1, 2025 at 08:00 My family and myself had the opportunity to meet and host Claude Camirand from Montreal who is on a journey to walk across Canada to raise awareness and funds for epilepsy research. suffering from epilepsy himself He left Montreal on june 14th accompanied by his service dog Timber Claude’s goal is to walk to Vancouver ...

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 10:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay GUIDED HIKE: BIRDING BASICS – Calling all budding birdwatchers! Are you interested in birding but don’t know where to begin or a novice looking to enhance your skills? Join Kelly and Ari for a short walk along the Coastal Trail where you’ll be introduced to skills that will help you explore ...

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: LOVELY LOONS– Their graceful forms and haunting calls are iconic of northern wilderness, but loons are also powerful birds, built to withstand the challenges of Lake Superior’s landscape. Join Wylan to learn about their impressive adaptations and behaviours, and how you can help to ...

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Trapper’s Trail MEET THE NATURALIST: BUSY BEAVERS – Are you as busy as a beaver? Find out with Wylan and Sree as you explore some amazing beaver adaptations and discover what a day in their life might look like! Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE ...