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Janet Catherine Spence (nee Anderson, Reid) passed away peacefully at home, on September 23rd, 2021, at the age of 88. Always loved and remembered by family and friends. Daughter of the late Samuel and Ruby Anderson (nee Carnegie). Beloved wife of the late J. Fraser Reid (1993) and the late Robert Spence (2007). Predeceased by son Wayne Reid. Mother-in-law to ...

Sep 24, 2021 at 12:38 Congratulations to Pat Dube, winner of Week 13 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#6) she selected contained the Seven of Spades. Pat won $337! Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Previous Winners: Week 12 – Sylvia Penno, Envelope ...

(12 Players) 1st PLACE: Butch Terris, Diane Spencer – 2nd PLACE: Derek Chapman & Luan Buckell – 3rd PLACE: N/A – LEAST AMOUNT OF PUTTS: Nicole Chapman & Gary Trudeau – CLOSEST TO THE PIN #3: Butch Terris CLOSEST TO THE PIN #7: N/A DRAW WINNERS: Canadian Tire – Marcelle Terris Club House Voucher – Jennifer McLaughlin Mystery Prize #1 ...

(43 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Lise Noel, Guylaine Domich, Spare – 36 2nd: Charlee Simon, Suzanne Lacasse, Spare – 38 3rd: Valerie Levesque, Chantal Turcotte, Sue Lord – 39 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Jan Gagnon, Diedre Dupuis, Spare – 42 2nd: Kathy Culhane, Cheryl Tremblay, Diane Spencer – 44 3rd: Linda Guindon, Louise Moran, Spare – 44 3rd FLIGHT: 1st: Gerry ...

Sept 24, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Periods of rain or drizzle ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 15. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this evening. A few showers beginning near midnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light ...

Algoma Public Health has reported 1 new case of COVID-19 (#446), from Sault Ste. Marie and area on Thursday, September 23rd. This case was of close contact and is now self isolating.

For my Wawa readers, this is from the Soo’s PUC Services, but serves as a good reminder about door to door salespeople – selling water heaters, better prices for your electricity… Please do not share your bill or any personal information with someone who comes to your door uninvited. PUC Services has been receiving phone calls and emails from our ...

Argonaut Gold has ordered four huge mining dozers from Liebherr at MINExpo 2021 that was held in Las Vegas for the Magino project. They have ordered One Liebherr PR 776 72t dozer and three PR 766 53t dozers. The PR 776 72t dozer is huge, weighing 71,800 – 73,189 kgs (142,743 – 161,354 lbs), and can move up to 22 ...

On September 30th Canadians will recognize the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Algoma District School Board (ADSB) will be commemorating the day, also known as Orange Shirt Day, to honour the children who survived residential schools and to remember those who did not. We will take time to honour this special day and all it stands for with many ...

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) will be celebrating its annual Faith Day on Friday, September 24, 2021 Professional Activity Day. Once again, this PA Day will be a virtual experience with employees following the day’s program at their workplace or school. A prayer service will begin the day at all locations. Afterwards, workshops focusing on anti-racism and anti-discrimination ...

At the September 22nd meeting of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board, Rose Burton Spohn, Director of Education, announced her intention to retire in the spring of 2022. Burton Spohn has been director of the board since July 1, 2017. “It has been both an honour and a privilege to have served the board for the past eight years,” said ...

Sept 23, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 13. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Periods of rain or drizzle. Fog patches developing near midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near midnight. Low 6.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are ...

  There has been a serious collision at the Depew River (east of White River) at about 11:30 this morning. There is a motorhome blocking part of eastbound land and shoulder. Reports from the scene say that the front end of the motorhome is ripped open with mattresses and clothing strewn all over. There is also a transport involved, facing ...

  During the federal election campaign that ended on September 20, 2021, grade 4 students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) studied the systems of government and elections as part of their social studies class. Accompanied by their teacher, Mr. Éric Comtois, the students had the chance to explore the city in search of electoral signs. Very serious, these young citizens prepared ...

  Pendant la campagne électorale fédérale qui a pris fin le 20 septembre 2021, les élèves de la 4e année de l’École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont étudié les systèmes de gouvernement et les élections dans le cadre de leur cours d’études sociales. Accompagnés de leur enseignant, M. Éric Comtois, les élèves ont eu la chance de parcourir la ville de Wawa ...