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Today during question period, Michael Mantha (MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin) pressed Graydon Smith the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) on staffing issues in his ministry. Conservation officers and wildland forest firefighters have raised alarms about staff leaving their positions in search of better pay. MPP Mantha raised these concerns with Minister Smith in the fall of 2022 after receiving ...

What makes a job or workplace a good one? Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) is pleased to launch its Quality of Work Life Survey, a regional workforce initiative to gather valuable input on how Algoma residents perceive the quality of work at their current or past workplaces. “Quality of work generally encompasses a range of factors, including compensation and benefits, ...

It is with great sadness that the family of Clifford Arnold Rowe announces his sudden but peaceful passing on May 12, 2023 at the age of 67. Cliff lived his life to the fullest and always had a quick remark for the discussion at hand. He liked nothing better than discussing politics, local events, and many of the world’s problems ...

On May 12, 2023, at approximately 8:50 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a possible impaired call regarding a vehicle all over the road on Forest Place in Elliot Lake. Police located the grey pick-up truck a short time later on Frobel Drive.  The driver was spoken to, who exhibited signs of impairment. As a result, the driver ...

The Wawa Public Library is very excited to have received a grant from the Government of Canada, New Horizons for Seniors. This grant will allow the library to purchase additional Large Print books and Audio Books for the library. Large prints and audio books make reading easier for seniors who may have difficulty reading small print. The focus of our ...

The Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to thank the many individuals, organizations and businesses in our generous little town that have made donations during the past few months. For those who might not be aware, the Wawa Community Food Bank operates on the generosity and goodwill of the community to put food on the tables of those in need. For ...

Michael Cleary, landscape watercolour artist, after a brief illness died quietly on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the Royal Ascot Care Centre in Vancouver, BC. He was 93 years old. He is survived by his wife Patricia (nee Snider); his children Catherine Rogers (Michael Sheard), Stephen Cleary (Tracey) and Pamela Cleary; and his grandchildren Laurel Rogers (Gerissen Tang), Sadie O’Hara ...

Rice is Heaven Colossians 1:15-18 / Luke 24:28-32 May 7th, 2023 / Fifth Sunday of Easter / Asian Heritage Month * This sermon is attributed to Rev. Dr. Hyuk Cho, Ordained Minister of United Church of Canada and Professor of Vancouver Theological School. In Korea, the traditional morning greeting is “Have you had breakfast?” Later in the day, the greeting ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that there are many schemes being used to defraud the public and businesses. If you receive any unsolicited communication by any means asking for money to be given, be cautious and suspicious.   A technical support scam, or tech support scam, is a type of fraud in which ...

Peacefully surrounded by family at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the age 93. Beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Hunter). Loving father of the late Stephen Krzyzanowski and Sonya Houle (Michel). Survived by his two grandchildren Melissa and Stephen. For those who knew Roman, you would remember how he liked to talk about ancient ...

On May 5, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to an on-going sexual assault investigation in Elliot Lake. In April 2023, the OPP’s East Algoma Crime Unit and uniform members received numerous sexual assault related complaints from multiple victims. All of the complainants reported being sexually assaulted by the same person, and as such ...

On April 30, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at a residence on McQuarrie Place in Elliot Lake and arrested a person again in relation to on-going harassment complaints. The complainant reported the neighbour taking pictures and video of them when he was on conditions not to. There is a long history of on-going ...

Well, what can I say, except isn’t life just full of surprises? As most readers know, I now sit as an Independent Member of the Provincial Parliament. The independent investigation process is ongoing, and my staff and I continue to cooperate throughout the process. Out of respect for the complainant’s privacy, no further details will be forthcoming. I must admit ...

Are you a birder? You may be interested in the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas, a project to map bird distribution in Ontario. To find out more about this project drop by the Wawa Marina on Sunday, May 7th, anytime 10:30-noon. Local Coordinators Kat Côté and Carol Dersch will be at the Marina Pavilion. We’ll also take the opportunity to look ...

Premier Doug Ford will be joined by the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Michael Ford, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Michelle DiEmanuele, Secretary of the Cabinet, and Speaker Ted Arnott today, Saturday, May 6th for a flag raising ceremony and 21-gun salute to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty the Queen. ‘Coronation ...