Local & Area News

BROUSSEAU, Albert

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday September 11, 2022 at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of Lucie Haman and the late Denise. Loving father of Levis (Martine), Steve (Joanne Casavant) and the late Sylvain Brousseau. Step-father of Justin McRae. Proud grandfather of Jake and step-grandfather of Taylor, ...

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Morning News – September 12

Monday, September 12, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming east 20 km/h late this morning. High 18. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 9.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1025 11 Elliot ...

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Lake Superior Park Experiences – Saturday, September 10

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. 1:00 PM Agawa Bay Visitor Centre ART PROGRAM: ART IN THE WILD – Lake Superior Provincial Park’s rugged landscape has inspired artists around the world. Join ...

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Ladies Night Golf – September 7th

(78 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Diedre Dupuis, Jan Gagnon, Ashley Omolida – 39 2nd:Rachael Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko, Heather Rainville – 40 3rd: Lise Bernath, Nicole Chapman, Gladys Tessier – 40 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Chrystal Morden, Jody McRae, Spare – 41 2nd: Kathy Turyk, Wendy Bonitzke, Diedre Dupuis – 41 3rd: Sue Lord, Lindsey Kobzick – 43 3rd FLIGHT: 1st: Shirley ...

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Morning News – September 10

Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Showers ending this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Temperature steady near 14. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening. Temperature steady near 12.   COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1025 11 ...

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East Algoma OPP – Election Sign Tampering is a crime

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to advise the public to not tamper with election signs and that any act of mischief committed in relation to election signs is a criminal offence. Recently, several occurrences have been reported to the OPP involving mischief to election signs posted at various locations. Those persons found committing such offences will be charged accordingly. ...

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Lake Superior Park Experiences – Friday, September 9

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. 2:00 PM Rocky Point, Agawa Bay GUIDED HIKE: A COASTAL EXPERIENCE – Lake Superior is a powerful lake with many moods; it can be as still ...

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Morning News – September 9

Friday, September 9, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers this morning. Showers beginning this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm late this morning and this afternoon. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 22. Humidex 28. UV index 3 ...

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Morning News – September 8

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 ...

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New funding to explore expansion of access to smoking cessation interventions for priority populations

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 ...

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De nouveaux fonds pour explorer l’expansion de l’accès à des méthodes de cessation du tabagisme dans les populations prioritaires

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. ...

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Lake Superior Park Experiences – Wednesday, September 7

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 ...

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Morning News – September 7

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 ...

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East Algoma OPP – Multiple Charges Laid after Disturbance at Bar

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 ...

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