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LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 40 Winner is…

Mar 31, 2022 at 11:17 Congratulations to Martha Brant, winner of Week 40 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#37) that was selected contained the Jack of Clubs, winning $1,805. There are 12 cards left to draw from, with the progressive pot next week is estimated at $39,141. Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to ...

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L’Ontario soutient les survivants des pensionnats indiens, leurs familles et les Premières Nations membres de la Nation Anishinabée

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L’Ontario accorde 412 500 $ pour soutenir la Nation Anishinabée dans le cadre d’une série d’initiatives visant à éduquer et à informer le public sur l’histoire et l’héritage du système des pensionnats indiens sur son territoire, et à aider les survivants qui vivent dans les 39 Premières Nations membres de la Nation Anichinabée à partager leur histoire.   Ce financement permettra de soutenir ...

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Ontario Supporting Indian Residential School Survivors, Families and Member First Nations in the Anishinabek Nation

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Ontario is providing $412,500 to support the Anishinabek Nation with a range of initiatives to educate and inform the public about the history and legacy of the Indian Residential School (IRS) System in its territory, and to help Survivors living in the 39 Anishinabek Nation member First Nations share their stories.   This funding will support commemoration, research and information ...

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Winter storm warning (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)

4:12 AM EDT Thursday 31 March 2022 Winter storm warning in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Freezing rain transitions to snow today. Hazards: Significant ice build up on some surfaces is possible. Snow, at times heavy with total snowfall amounts near 15 cm. Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Timing: This morning and ending this ...

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Freezing Rain Warning (Montreal River – Searchmont)

Environment Canada ended this warning at 16:00. Mar 31, 2022 at 06:27 5:09 AM EDT Thursday 31 March 2022 Freezing rain warning in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Freezing rain continues this morning. Hazards: Significant ice build up on some surfaces is possible. Moderate winds gusting up to 60 km/h. Timing: Ending overnight. Discussion: Freezing ...

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Snowfall Warning (Agawa – Lake Superior Provincial Park)

Environment Canada ended this warning at 16:00. Mar 31, 2022 at 06:27 5:07 AM EDT Thursday 31 March 2022 Snowfall warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Significant snowfall is expected today. Hazards: Snowfall amounts around 15 cm. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow. Moderate winds gusting up to 60 km/h producing local blowing snow. Timing: This ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

Environment Canada ended this warning at 16:00. Mar 31, 2022 at 06:27 4:50 AM EDT Thursday 31 March 2022 Weather advisory in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Hazards: Additional snowfall amounts near 10 cm. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow. Moderate winds gusting up to 60 km/h producing local blowing snow. Timing: Until ...

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Winter weather travel advisory (Pukaskwa Park – Wawa)

Environment Canada ended this warning at 16:00. Mar 31, 2022 at 06:26 4:50 AM EDT Thursday 31 March 2022 Weather advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Hazards: Additional snowfall amounts near 10 cm. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow. Moderate winds gusting up to 60 km/h producing ...

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Bus Cancellations

Due to adverse weather and poor road conditions, all school related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards in Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville, and Chapleau. Schools are open. Note: transportation will be running in Hornepayne.

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – March 30

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 Minhyuk Hwang (MIN) our Student Minister wishes to announce 2022 Lent Meditation Gatherings with Lectio Divina  and Centering Prayer, all are welcome to ...

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Morning News – March 30

Mar 30, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Snow mixed with ice pellets beginning this morning. Risk of freezing rain this afternoon. Snow and ice pellet amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light near noon. High zero. Wind chill minus 8 this ...

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Winter Travel Advisory

5:05 AM EDT Wednesday 30 March 2022 Weather advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Hazards: Total snow and ice pellet accumulations of 10 to 20 cm. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Timing: This morning into Thursday. Discussion: Snow at times mixed with ice ...

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East Algoma Investigate Fatal Collision

On March 29, 2022, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Algoma District Paramedic Services, the North Shore Fire Department and Hydro One responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pick-up truck on Highway 17 (west of Long Street) in Algoma Mills. Investigation determined a pick-up truck was travelling westbound ...

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School Bus Cancellations

Due to the impending weather system and freezing rain warnings, all school related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards in the Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville, and Chapleau.  Schools will remain open. Note: transportation will be running in Hornepayne

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario lance son tout nouveau Plan d’action en matière de biomasse forestière

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario lance son tout premier Plan d’action en matière de biomasse forestière, une initiative visant à stimuler la croissance économique et à renforcer le dynamisme du secteur forestier pour les prochaines générations. Le Plan vise à développer les possibilités économiques d’utilisation de la biomasse forestière, un résidu de bois de faible qualité résultant des activités des usines ...

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