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Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 22. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. A few showers beginning after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Low 19.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the ...

NOSM University and Lakehead University researcher and joint faculty member, Dr. Patricia Smith, is exploring options to expand access to evidence-based smoking cessation interventions. The project has received $302,413 in funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (HCCF). First Response Mental Health will be partnering on the grant with matched in-kind funding and a ...

Patricia Smith, Ph.D., professeure agrégée et chercheuse à l’Université de l’EMNO et à la Lakehead University, explore des options pour élargir l’accès à des méthodes de cessation du tabagisme fondées sur des preuves. Le Fonds pour la santé des Canadiens et des communautés (FSCC) de l’Agence de la santé publique du Canada (ASPC) a octroyé 302 413 $ à cette étude. ...

Looking for something to do? Got friends visiting and not sure what to do with them? Visit Lake Superior Provincial Park and not only enjoy the spectacular scenery but learn about this unique area. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Agawa Bay Visitor Centre MEET THE NATURALIST: THE LYNX AND THE HARE – It’s an eat or get eaten world ...

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late this morning. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 7.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1023 11 Elliot Lake & Area 565 ...

On September 2, 2022, at 9:00 pm, members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Decourcey Lake Road, off Highway 527, north of Thunder Bay. Police were advised a lone Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) side by side had rolled causing extensive injuries to the operator and passenger. ...

On September 2, 2022 at approximately 5:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a possible impaired driver complaint on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported a female driver who looked to be impaired in a silver and black pick-up truck. The vehicle licence plate and last known direction of travel was also provided. Police located ...

On September 4, 2022, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to a disturbance a bar on Philip Walk in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported a fight had ensued between numerous people inside and was now outside in the parking lot. Once outside, threats were made with a knife and a ...

On September 3, 2022, at approximately 6:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a pick-up truck that crashed into a tree on Shaw Dam Road. Police later located the pick-up truck in Iron Bridge after a second traffic complaint regarding the same vehicle being operated in an erratic manner. An odour of alcoholic beverage was ...

On September 2, 2022, at approximately 3:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a previous bail violation occurrence in Serpent River. On August 17, 2022, police stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 17 in the Serpent River area. Investigation determined the driver and passenger had previous release conditions to not be with ...

Passed away unexpectedly at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the age of 58 years. Very proud father of Francis “Frank” (Sierra). Cherished grandfather of Elexis, Grace, Sophie and Faith. Dear son of Agnes Stone and the late Francis Stone. Brother of Evelyn Stone, Delphis Stone and Joanne Stone. He will be remembered by his nieces, ...

(63 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Lise Noel, Guylaine Domich, Toni Rutland – 38 2nd:Suzanne Lacasse, Guylaine Domich, Trudy Dunham – 40 3rd: Rachael Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko, Connie Taylor – 42 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Casse Provost, Marcie DLF, Lindsey Kobzick – 43 2nd: Shirley Hale, Ann Fenlon, Norma Kauk – 44 3rd: Gen Verrault, Melanie Charbonneau, Carrie Belanger – 45 3rd ...

(117 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Dylan Buckell, Brandon Case, Brad Case – 30 2nd: Shane Bukowski, Sheldon Lacroix, Roger Lefebvre – 31 3rd: Derek Hardy, Michel Lemoyne, Lee Bryar – 33 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Mike McCoy, Mark McRae, Rolly Lachapelle – 33 2nd: Dave Hall, Spencer Hall, Spare – 34 3rd: Jeremy Lord, Jason Rouleau, Spare – 34 3rd FLIGHT: ...

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy before morning. Low 8. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1014 8 Elliot Lake & Area 561 8 North Algoma 303 0 Sault ...

Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement to mark the beginning of the 2022-23 school year: “This new school year marks the beginning of a return to a normal school experience with students in classrooms, for the full school year, with the full school experience. That means that after two years of pandemic disruptions, students are back ...