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  From June 7 to 9, Ontario Mine Rescue hosted the provincial competition at Vale’s Creighton Mine in Sudbury and announced the winners at a banquet on the final evening.   “The invitation-only event marks the final month of the annual mine rescue volunteer training cycle,” says Ted Hanley, Vice President, Mine Rescue. “And the provincial competition brings together all ...

  The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation – Seedlings for Support Campaign came to an end on Monday, June 6th.  This campaign was to raise funds for the purchase of capital equipment to support Meditech Expanse which is expected to go live at Lady Dunn Health Centre in November 2023.   The Foundation is committed to raising $240,000 over the ...

Our last meeting before the summer recess will be this Thursday, June 9th at 7:00 p.m. Please attend as some very important issues will be tabled, like the official ribbon cutting for the new front face of the building on June 18th, where we will expect a good turnout of members in Legion Dress uniform. There will be a reception ...

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, June 4, 2022, just four days before his 83rd birthday. Cliff will be remembered by his special friend Jeannette Lapham. Adored father of Edward, Darren (Barba), and Tracey Toffner (Mark). Proud grandfather of Kirk, Scott, Eric, Logan, Carson, Hayden and Samantha. Loving son of the late Anne and Gilbert “Gib” ...

Jun 4, 2022 at 09:10 On June 3, 2022, members of the Ontario Provincial Police arrested 37-year-old Eric Mearow on the strength of a warrant for his arrest related to the shooting that took place at a residence on Beverley Street. Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service took custody of the accused following his arrest. Thank you to ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are launching a campaign from June 6th to 10th to raise awareness about how fraudsters are using unsuspecting victims as money mules to launder funds and proceeds of crime. 2021 was a historic year for frauds reported to the CAFC, with reported losses ...

Peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John Douglas Lock. Wife and best friend of Douglas Code. Loving mother of Jack Lock (Gail), Lynne Derasp (Reg), Jim Lock (Wendy), Lee McCrae (late Doug) and step-mother of Dwight Code (Toni) and Darwin Code (Karen). Loving grandmother to all her grandchildren. Special Gramma of ...

On March 24, 2022, at approximately 12:39 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a break and enter to a business on Tremblay Road near the town of Wawa. Several items were reported stolen during the incident. Police conducted an investigation and determined the identity of the accused person. As a ...

On May 30, 2022 at approximately 9:58 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of damage to property at a business on Pine Street in Chapleau. Through investigation, Austin LECUYER, 22-years-of-age, of Chapleau was arrested and charged with the following: Mischief, contrary to section 430(4) of the Criminal Code (CC). ...

June is National Indigenous History Month — a time for all Ontarians to recognize and honour the rich and diverse histories and current realities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across the province and Canada. It is an important opportunity to learn more about the distinct cultures, languages and experiences of Indigenous peoples, as well as how their contributions ...

Le mois de juin est le Mois national de l’histoire autochtone – une occasion pour tous les Ontariens de reconnaître et d’honorer la richesse et la diversité de l’histoire et des réalités actuelles des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis de la province et du Canada. C’est une occasion importante d’en apprendre davantage sur les cultures, les langues et ...

The Rotary Club of Wawa has just completed this year’s local World Community Service (WCS) Project by using funds raised locally and gaining access to additional funds ($2,500USD) from our Rotary District 6290 Matching Grant Program. The Club has been able to support the Lady Dunn Health Centre’s Long Term Care facilities investments by purchasing two of the new ceiling-mounted ...

One year ago, tragic news broke from Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation that the remains of 215 children were confirmed at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. Today and every day, we remember and honour those children, and the many others still missing. The Ministry of Indigenous Affairs invites all Ontarians to take time ...

Il y a un an, la Première Nation Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc a appris la nouvelle tragique de la confirmation des restes de 215 enfants sur le site de l’ancien pensionnat autochtone de Kamloops, en Colombie-Britannique. Aujourd’hui et chaque jour, nous nous souvenons de ces enfants et nous leur rendons hommage, ainsi qu’à tous ceux qui sont toujours portés disparus. Le ...

Eduard Kontschieder of Wawa passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the age of 92 with his loving daughter Elizabeth by his side. He is now reunited with his cherished wife, Ann. He is predeceased by his parents Anna (nee Rottensteiner) and Alois Kontschieder, his brothers Johann (late Johanna) and Gottfried (Gretel), ...