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Argonaut Gold Announces 2023 Production Results

Argonaut Gold Inc. (TSX: AR) (the “Company”, “Argonaut Gold” or “Argonaut”) announces fourth quarter and full year 2023 production results.  The Company expects to provide 2024 production, operating, capital and cost per ounce guidance on February 26, 2024, and plans to report its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 in the first half of ...

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MIKUS, Irene (nee Nesbitt)

Peacefully at Extendicare Maple View on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the age of 83. Predeceased by her husband Micheal Mikus. Mother of Eric (Kelly), Randy (Loretta), Tim (Janice), Roy and the late Loren. Grandmother of Liana, Kristine, Matthew, Jamie, Michelle, Samantha, Peyton, Micheal and Meridan. Great grandmother of Brianna Roy, Jackson Roy, Jaxson Gutman and Ella Gutman. Daughter of ...

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Have you seen Adrian (Gabe)?

The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) are requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing person. On January 16, 2024, shortly after 2:00 p.m., WTPS received a report of a missing person from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory. Investigation revealed that Adrian (Gabe), 33-years-old, was last seen leaving his residence on Linda Street shortly before being ...

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WFD Called to Vehicle Fire on Pinewood Drive

Just after 23h30, Wednesday, January 17th, OPP and firefighters from the Wawa Fire Department were called to the scene at a vehicle fire on Pinewood Drive directly across from Davidson Fuels.  About 200 ft from the pumps, the small car was parked between two commercial vehicles when the driver of the tractor-trailer unit that was directly in front noticed an ...

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Thursday Morning News – January 18

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -15. Wind chill -32 this morning and -19 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -25. Wind chill -26 this evening and -33 overnight. Risk of frostbite. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Steve Mazzuca (SSM), who won $250,000 in ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana) OPEN

the highway has been reopened Jan 18, 2024 at 06:50 Highway 17 from Wawa to Batchawana Bay (Hwy 563) remains closed. The weather alerts for that area have been canceled, and the squall streamers are now directed towards Michigan, so perhaps today the highway will reopen.   Jan 17, 2024 at 07:09 Highway 17 from Wawa to Batchawana Bay (Hwy ...

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Hwy 101 (Wawa – Chapleau) OPEN

Jan 17, 2024 at 09:35 The highway has been reopened. Please travel safely. Jan 17, 2024 at 07:13 Hwy 101 from Wawa to Chapleau remains closed due to poor weather conditions.   Jan 16, 2024 at 12:32 Hwy 101 from Wawa to Chapleau has been closed due to poor weather conditions.

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Ready, Set, Go! – MHS 70th Reunion

Ready, Set, Go! We’re gearing up for the 70th MHS Reunion, “Home is Calling” on July 5, 6, and 7 this summer, and this is your official invitation to get involved. The MHS alumni volunteers behind our reunions are back in action, and we’re thrilled to invite you to participate in the event. We’ve booked the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre ...

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Second Annual Indigenous Lands Symposium – Jan 22 – 25th in Timmins

The annual Indigenous Lands Symposium initiated by the Wahkohtowin Innovation Centre returns for its second year, building on the success of the inaugural gathering. The upcoming symposium is set to take place Jan 22nd to 25th 2024 in Timmins and is poised to be a pivotal gathering for delegates, with an expected attendance of over 150 participants from across Ontario ...

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Algoma Public Health Cuts Nurses Even as Health Unit Lags Far Behind in Child Immunizations

The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is dumbfounded at the decision of Algoma Public Health to issue layoff notices to registered nurses (RNs) when thousands of area children are behind in their immunizations. “Public health nurses immunize and ensure children are safe to attend school, yet this public health unit has eliminated eight RN positions. Nurses in the immunization program are ...

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Wednesday Morning News – January 17

Weather: Today – Periods of light snow ending near noon then a mix of sun and cloud with 40% chance of flurries. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this morning. High -12. Wind chill -23 this morning and -18 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this evening. ...

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Buses Delayed – N001 & N002

Bus N001 serving students in Wawa for schools: Michipicoten High School, St. Augustine French Immersion Catholic School (Wawa), Sir James Dunn Public School is delayed for 30 minutes. Bus N002 serving students in Wawa for schools: École secondaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Wawa), Michipicoten High School, is delayed for 30 minutes.

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THIEL, Christa

Passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, age 86. Beloved wife of the late Joachim “Joe” Thiel (2011). Predeceased by her parents, Josef and his wife Martha (nee Seidel) Cioch. Christa married Joe, the love of her life, in Germany. They immigrated to Canada and settled in Wawa where they built two ...

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Nipigon OPP – Charges Laid after two vehicle Collision

An individual has been arrested for Impaired Driving following a collision that took place on Highway 11 near Reflection Lake, approximately 40 Kilometres north of Nipigon.   On January 16, 2024, at approximately 6:10 a.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment responded to a two-motor vehicle collision between a passenger motor vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle.   Two passengers ...

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Snow Squall Warning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park, LSPP – Agawa) ENDS

The Snow Squall Warning ended at 3:14 a.m. Wednesday, January 17th. 5:24 AM EST Tuesday 16 January 2024 Wawa – Pukaskwa Park LSPP – Agawa Multi-day lake effect snow squalls. Hazards: Additional 40 to 60 cm of snow, with locally higher amounts possible by Wednesday morning. Significantly reduced visibility due to heavy snow and local blowing snow. Timing: Continuing through ...

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