Local & Area News

NSA Open House – Postponed

Naturally Superior Adventures has postponed their Open House. “While we’re ok getting wet during watersports, it’s not much fun sitting out the thunder. We’ve decided to postpone our event until later this summer. Hope you can join us then.”

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Men’s Night Golf – June 13

129 Golfers – Partial rain day 15*C 1st Flight Winners 1st – Dylan Buckell, Brandon Case, Spare – 32 2nd – Ray McGregor, Mark Beland, Kyston Stevens – 32 3rd – Lee Bryar, Anders Dereski, Ben Cartledge – 33 2nd Flight Winners 1st – Max Simon, Eben Leadbetter, Ethan Jones – 34 2nd – Andrew McKay, Eric Faulkes, Dustin Roach ...

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Saturday Morning News – June 15

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then 40 percent chance of showers before morning. Low 12. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are three forest fires in ...

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Senior’s Golf – June 10

We had a great turnout of 21 golfers, sunny skies, with enough wind to keep the bugs away. 1st Place – Erin & Mike 2nd Place – Linda & Paul 3rd Place – Shirley & Andre Least Putts – Nellie & Ida Closest to Pin #3 – No winner Closest to Pin # 7 – Mike Home Build Center Voucher ...

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Friday Morning News – June 14

Weather: Today – Clearing this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 17. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low plus 4. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: Cochrane 9 (COC009), a 6022 hectare fire located east of Parson Lake and 8 kilometres west of ...

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Episode 1 of Jesus Christ Series Set for Release at GFL Memorial Gardens June 14 – 16th

In New South Wales, Australia, there exist replicas of regions once visited by the most notable prophet who ever lived.  Jerusalem, Cana of Galilee, Capernaum and Nazareth rise in a backlot where an all-volunteer cast and creware producing an epic video series portraying Jesus’ life and teachings.  “The Good News According to Jesus” is an 18-episode comprehensive look at the life and ...

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GAUDETTE, Betty May

January 4, 1956 – June 10, 2024 On June 10, 2024, Betty Gaudette, aged 68, departed peacefully, on her terms, with loved ones by her side at Sault Area Hospital after many years of courageous health battles. Loving wife and soulmate for 17 years of Raoul (Chico) Gaudette, who gave selflessly to her every desire and need until the very ...

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LAUDE, Richard

At home on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the age of 65. Ex husband of Anna Kehusmaa. Father of Shane Kehusmaa. Richard will be remembered and missed by his puppy Milo. Son of Donna and the late Roman Laude. Brother of Mike (late Sharon), late Mary, Eva (Richard), late Henry and Barbara. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. There will be ...

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Ladies Night Golf – June 12

We had 105 golfers which some had to brave the rain!   1st FLIGHT: 1st: Sue Lord, Suzanne Lacasse, Nancy Morin – 37 2nd: Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Spare – 40 3rd: Diedre Dupuis, Ashley Omolida, Jenny Fletcher – 40   2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Johanna Rowe, Monique Kryszewski, Spare – 43 2nd: Judy Zagar, Tracey Vernier, Debbie Tavella – 43 ...

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Thursday Morning News – June 13

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers this morning. Showers with a few thunderstorms beginning near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. High 15. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Showers with a few thunderstorms ending early this evening then partly cloudy with ...

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Ontario Investing in Conservation Projects to Protect Caribou

The Ontario government is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program. This year’s program will provide up to $8 million to fund conservation initiatives such as habitat restoration and protection, monitoring, science and research. “I am pleased to announce that after successfully supporting 19 projects, we are once again inviting non-profit organizations, Indigenous communities and other groups ...

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Ontario Mine Rescue announces provincial competition winners of 2024

  Mine rescue competitions concluded at the awards ceremony on Friday, after mine rescue volunteers across Ontario competed at the provincial championship in Thunder Bay. Out of eight teams, it was announced during the awards ceremony that Agnico Eagle’s Macassa Mine came out on top – the first provincial victory for the mine since 1986. Every year, mine rescue competitions ...

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Celebration of Life – John Morrison

A memorial service will be held at First United Church on Thursday July 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Mrs. Lorna Chiupka officiating. Inurnment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Following the inurnment at the cemetery, everyone is welcome to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #429 for a light luncheon.

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