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APH: 4 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (2 in North Algoma)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 4 (four) new cases of COVID-19. One is from Elliot Lake & area, 2 are from North Algoma and 1 is from Central & East Algoma. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact.   Details ...

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Morning News – February 6h

Weather: A few flurries ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Local blowing snow early this morning. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature falling to minus 15 this afternoon. Wind chill near minus 27. UV index 1 or low. Tonight A few flurries ending after midnight then partly cloudy with 40 percent chance ...

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Snowfall Warning & Winter Weather Travel Advisory – 9:56 p.m.

Feb 5, 2021 at 21:56 Snow squall warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls will persist tonight and continue through Saturday night. Local snowfall accumulations of 15 to 30 cm are expected in these snow squalls. Areas between Montreal River and Batchawana Bay could possibly reach 40 cm. ...

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APH – 2 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#176 – #177)

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 2 (two) new cases of COVID-19. One is from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one is from Central & East Algoma. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact. Details of the confirmed cases: Case ...

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Hwy 17 – Blueberry Hill, Goulais River – OPEN (19:59)

Feb 5, 2021 at 19:59 OPP have tweeted that the highway is open “UPDATE ROAD RESTRICTION: #Hwy17 between #Heyden and #GoulaisRiver – Southbound lane has been reopened.”   Feb 5, 2021 at 18:29 Hwy 17 reduced to one lane at Goulais River due to collision. From photographs circulating on social media, the vehicle in the ditch is a snow plow. ...

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LDHCF Catch the Ace: Week 21 Winner Announced

Congratulations to Heather Watson, winner of Week 21 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $20,320 as Week 22 begins.   Here are the final numbers for week #21: Weekly Pot: $1,332, Progressive Pot: $20,320   Winner: Heather Watson with envelope #36 holding the ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Investigate 2 Suspected Overdose Deaths in Chapleau

On January 30, 2021, at approximately 6:30 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence where a 35-year-old person was found unresponsive and was later pronounced deceased. On February 2, 2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers performed a well-being check on a 55-year-old person and found them deceased inside their residence. Both deaths ...

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City of Sault Ste. Marie Declares a Significant Weather Event

The City of Sault Ste. Marie has declared a Significant Weather Event because of the poor weather and forecast from Environment Canada. “During this time, all roads and sidewalks maintained by the City are considered to be in a “state of repair” until further notice. Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when travelling during this event ...

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Sault Man wins in Boxing Day LOTTO 6/49 Draw

Darcy Nevers of Sault Ste. Marie has that “6/49 feeling” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 second prize worth $70,175.90 in the December 26, 2020 draw. He also won $2 on ENCORE bringing his total winnings to $70,177.90.   Darcy, a 35-year-old nurse said when he stopped at the store to check his ticket, he was shocked to find out he ...

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Thank you from the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation

The LDHC Foundation is pleased to announce the completion of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department campaign. The MDRD Campaign for a new Washer/Disinfector and a Sterilizer has been completed; $125,000 has been raised to cover the cost of this equipment. Thanks to your support, the Foundation is able to present the funds to the Lady Dunn Health Centre to complete ...

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Morning News – February 5th

Weather: Periods of snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 6 this morning and minus 13 this afternoon. Tonight Flurries. Local amount 2 cm. Wind west 20 km/h. Low minus 19. Wind chill minus 13 this evening and minus 29 overnight. Risk of frostbite. Status of COVID-19 ...

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ADSB – Continuity of Learning for Blind River Public School students

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL FAMILIES of Blind River Public School. Thank you for your partnership, understanding and cooperation during the past several days, as we worked to support Algoma Public Health’s investigation. Unfortunately, what was a “possible exposure” on Wednesday, February 3rd became a confirmed case on February 4th. Please note the following information about the continuity of learning for ...

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Weather starting to Change to the West

Environment Canada has been warning of snow becoming heavy this evening into tonight. The snow has begun to the west, and road conditions are starting to deteriorate.  There is a transport split between the ditches by the Little Pic River, and in the Rossport area there are three different incidents: west of Rainbow Falls (Rossport) the westbound lane is partially ...

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TBSO Brings Music Back to Students with the Spirit Bear Project

  The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is inviting students all across Northwestern Ontario to join them and award-winning Indigenous singer songwriter Shy-Anne Hovorka, in singing the Spirit Bear Song. Thanks to the Hannah and Victor Stevenson Fund through the Thunder Bay Community Foundation, all elementary and senior elementary students can participate in this collaboration at no cost. Every year the ...

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