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Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday, December 25, 2021, with his family by his side at the age of 56 years. Beloved husband of Tara Vikken. Loving father of Desiree Norwegian and Damon May (Nicole) Proud grandfather of Ryker and Ethan. Son of the late Ann and Stuart May. Dear brother Perry Kauk (Norma). Gary ...

APH has reported 64 new cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District 58 – Sault Ste. Marie & area 3 – Central & East Algoma 1 – Elliot Lake & Area 2 – North Algoma (5 cases) There are currently 307 (up 43 from yesterday) active cases in the Algoma District, with five in North Algoma.  There have been 22 ...

Dec 30, 2021 at 07:56 Weather: Flurries. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late this afternoon. High minus 4. Wind chill minus 15 this morning and minus 8 this afternoon. Tonight – Snow. Risk of snow squalls late this evening and overnight. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature rising ...

On December 29, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a commercial building on Hillside Drive North in Elliot Lake and arrested a person in relation to numerous outstanding charges. On December 20, 2021, police received a call in relation to a stolen pistol. The complainant reported that a parcel was wrongfully delivered to a ...

Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie commenced Operation Taconite to prevent newly formed ice from hampering commercial shipping across the western Great Lakes. Tuesday, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BISCAYNE BAY was assigned to manage the ice breaking needs of western Lake Superior, specifically the twin ports of Duluth, Minn. and Superior, Wisc. Tomorrow, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter MOBILE BAY joins ...

Dec 30, 2021 at 06:21 Road conditions vary throughout the area – drive with care. updated at: 5:23 a.m. Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Hwy 17 West/North 50km From Wawa to Paint Lake Rd, Wawa bare and wet good 70km From Paint Lake Rd, Wawa to Mobert bare and wet partly snow packed good 101 63km From Wawa to Hwy ...

New visitor restrictions are coming to Lady Dunn Health Centre. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the safety of our patients, residents, families and staff remain a top priority for the Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC). Effective December 30, 2021, we will be implementing the following new visitor restrictions: Acute Care (Stable Adult) including Alternate Level of Care/Respite: Two ...

Dec 29, 2021 at 2:51 Congratulations to Andrée Asselin, winner of Week 27 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#45) that Andrew selected contained the Two of Spades, winning $707. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $15,341! Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

SE OPP took to social media to warn of a notable police presence on Mackey Street yesterday afternoon. They explained that there was no cause for public concern. At one point yesterday evening there were 8 cruisers between First Avenue, Second Avenue and Ganley Street. Officers were seen entering a residence and an individual left with officers late yesterday evening.

APH has reported 40 new cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District 31 – Sault Ste. Marie & area 5 – Central & East Algoma 2 – Elliot Lake & Area 2 – North Algoma (3 cases) There are currently 264 active cases in the Algoma District), with three in North Algoma. North Algoma includes: Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie ...

Dec 29, 2021 at 07:56 Weather: Snow ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Amount 2 to 4 cm except 5 cm over higher terrain. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 12 this morning and minus 7 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of ...

In response to the evolving Omicron situation, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking further actions to protect the health and safety of residents, staff and caregivers in long-term care homes. The following temporary measures at long-term care homes will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021: Access to ...

Compte tenu de l’évolution de la situation due au variant Omicron, le gouvernement de l’Ontario, en consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef, prend d’autres mesures pour protéger la santé et la sécurité des résidents, du personnel et des fournisseurs de soins des foyers de soins de longue durée. Les mesures temporaires suivantes entreront en vigueur dans les foyers de ...

Wawa’s annual Christmas Bird Count will be held on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022. The area where one can count birds is in a 24 km circle centred around Wawa; approx area: West to Michipicoten Harbour, Sandy and Long Beaches; North to Catfish Lake; East to Firesand Creek; South to Driftwood Beach and Bridget Lake. In order to participate, you are ...

On December 26, 2021, at approximately 10:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (RIDE) on Industrial Road in Blind River. Police spoke to a vehicle driver whose breath emanated a strong odour of an alcoholic beverage. An approved screening device was administered which resulted in a fail. In addition, the driver was wanted on ...