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The College’s Longest Serving President Leaves Behind a Lasting Legacy

Dr. Ron Common, Sault College’s longest serving president, is retiring from the College after the completion of his current term on August 31, 2023. Dr. Common is retiring after a 55-year career as an educator, including 16 years at Sault College.   “On behalf of the Board of Governors we would like to celebrate Dr. Ron Common’s achievements, which are ...

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Northern Ontario leaders invest in NOSM University future doctors

A group of leaders made up of prominent Sudbury families, corporations with ties to the North, and philanthropists came together to raise $600,000 for NOSM University students for the 2022 academic year. “We are extremely grateful to these community-minded leaders who have stepped-up to help NOSM University students—your future doctors and allied health professionals—at a critical time,” says Dr. Sarita ...

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Des chefs de file du Nord de l’Ontario investissent dans les futurs médecins formés à l’Université de l’EMNO

Un groupe de chefs de file, constitué de familles réputées de Sudbury, d’entreprises qui ont des liens avec le Nord, et de philanthropes, s’est mobilisé pour recueillir 600 000 $ destinés à la population étudiante de l’Université de l’EMNO pour l’année 2022. « Nous sommes extrêmement reconnaissants envers ces chefs de file à l’esprit communautaire qui se sont engagés à aider la population ...

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Ladies Night Golf – September 21st

(39 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Spare – 37 2nd: Rachael Korytko-Amos, Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost – 39 3rd: Luan Buckell, Sue Switzer, Anya Switzer – 42 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Heather Rainville, Connie Taylor, Spare – 48 2nd: Carrie Belanger, Melanie Charbonneau, Spare – 50 3rd: Wendy Smith, Jenny Weatherbee, Spare – 51 3rd FLIGHT: 1st: Chris ...

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Morning News – September 23

Friday, September 23, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 7. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1049 ...

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Fall in Love with Maple at an Ontario sugarbush Sept. 24 to Oct. 2, 2022

The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) is pleased to announce the return of Fall in Love with Maple for its second year. This event was launched for the first time in 2021 and public response was so positive this event will now become an annual offering for maple syrup lovers. Running from Sept. 24 to Oct. 2, Fall in ...

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East Algoma OPP – Dangerous Operation Charge Laid

On September 20, 2022, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a westbound traffic complaint on Highway 17 that began in the Town of Blind River and ended in the Town of Bruce Mines. Investigation determined the car was travelling at speeds of more that 195 km/hr and passing ...

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Morning News – September 22

Thursday, September 21, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this morning. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 12. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low plus 1. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change ...

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Fun and learning at École Saint-Joseph

Grade 4 students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) used their problem solving skills in oral communication as well as teamwork to accomplish various objectives. In small groups, they completed puzzles and built a spaghetti tower and pyramids with beakers. In addition, students participated in small games that required the encouragement of their group and even had the chance to compete in ...

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Apprendre et s’amuser en équipe à l’école Saint-Joseph

Les élèves de la 4e année à l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont fait appel à leurs habiletés en résolution de problème, en communication orale et de travail d’équipe afin d’accomplir divers objectifs. En petit groupe, ils ont entre autres fait des casse-têtes et construit une tour en spaghetti et des pyramides avec des gobelets. De plus, les élèves ont participé à ...

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Between the Covers – September 21st

The Wawa Public Library is following the public health measures recommended by the Government of Ontario therefore it will be a patron’s choice to wear a face mask/covering when entering the library. We ask that you continue to self-assess and if you have flu/cold like symptoms that you NOT come into the library. When in the library, please respect the ...

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Morning News – September 21

Tuesday, September 21, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 17 with temperature falling to 9 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low plus 5. COVID Statistics: Algoma ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Missinaibi Lake – Foleyet)

Sep 21, 2022 at 06:29 6:11 AM EDT Wednesday 21 September 2022 Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake At 6:11 a.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts and up to nickel size hail. This line of severe thunderstorms is located from 20 kilometres north of Algoma ...

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MALLAIS, Stanley (Stan)

With deepest sorrow and broken hearts, we had to let go of a beloved husband, soulmate, the greatest father, papa, brother, uncle and friend on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the Sault Area Hospital. It’s time to say goodbye and let him fly. Family and friends are invited to join in a Celebration of Stan’s life with a Come and ...

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