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In-Person Worship Services will resume on Sunday, September 12th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed.

Sept 8, 2021 at 07:56 Weather – Showers ending this morning then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Wind becoming north 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 16. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Low 9.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 5 (1) active cases ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 1 new case of COVID-19 (#434), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. The individual was tested Monday, September 6th, exposure category is unknown, and is self-isolating. Through contact tracing, all close contacts have been notified.  

Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement as students head back to class: “I am proud of all Ontario students heading back to class, be it in-person or online. In keeping with the expert advice of Ontario’s pediatric hospitals and the Chief Medical Officer of Health, we have invested heavily in ventilation improvements to support safer schools. ...

Aujourd’hui, Stephen Lecce, ministre de l’Éducation, a fait la déclaration qui suit au moment où les élèves retournent en classe : « Je suis fier que tous les élèves de l’Ontario retournent en classe, que ce soit en personne ou en ligne. Selon les conseils d’experts des hôpitaux pédiatriques de l’Ontario et du médecin hygiéniste en chef, nous avons investi ...

(114 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st : Joel Dechamplain, Jarett Asselin, Noah Asselin – 32 2nd : Anders Dereski, Dusty Rouseau, Derek Hardy – 32 3rd : Scott Carruthers, Nick Alexopoulos, Steve Jozin – 33 2nd FLIGHT: 1st : Rob Vernier, Bill Carruthers, Karl Benstead – 33 2nd : Chris Buckell, Claude Sampson, Dave Hall – 33 3rd : Gary Mercier, ...

Inspector Tyler Sturgeon, Detachment Commander for the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), wants to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and safe 2021 – 2022 school year. Motorists should be extra attentive and prepared to stop for school buses from Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Additionally, please watch ...

Sept 7, 2021 at 07:56 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Significant rainfall expected today into Wednesday. Weather – Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Amount 30 to 40 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 except gusting to 60 near Lake Superior late this ...

3:54 PM EDT Monday 06 September 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Significant rainfall expected Tuesday into Wednesday. Significant rainfall is expected for the area from Tuesday morning and will persist into Wednesday. Rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm are expected for this event, but some areas could see higher ...

Sept 6, 2021 at 07:56 Weather –  Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 11.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are eleven active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. Immunization Uptake and Coverage in Algoma ...

In loving memory of Raymond O. Freeman who passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2021 with family by his side. Beloved soul mate of Angela Kelly and step father to her children Ashley Moga (Ovi) and Matthew Kelly (Mireille).  Ray also leaves behind his sons Bill Freeman (Sophie) and Curtis (Anik).  Ray was a very special Poppa to ...

Passed away peacefully with Sandra by his side on August 27, 2021. Proud and loving father of Brandi-Lee (Dan), Riley (Shawn) and Dusty (Brooke). Loving Grampa and Papa of Wyatt, Harlie, Gord, Charlie, Jackson and Isabella. Fondly thought of by Dalyce, mother of Marc’s children. Marc will be missed by his brother John (Luanne) who was his golf buddy for ...

  Dubreuilville’s newest community-owed internet service provider officially invited residents to Dubreuilville Broadband’s first community celebration, sign-up day and celebratory sod-turning ceremony.   With construction slated to begin September 20th, residents were invited to attend a community-wide celebration at Lacroix Home Hardware allowing residents to sign-up for residential and enterprise grade internet packages. Locally owned and operated, Dubreuilville Broadband, expects ...

  Le tout nouveau fournisseur d’accès internet communautaire de Dubreuilville a officiellement invité les résidents à la première célébration communautaire, journée d’inscription et cérémonie d’inauguration de Dubreuilville Broadband.   Le début des travaux de construction étant prévus le 20 septembre 2021, les résidents furent invités à participer à une célébration communautaire chez Lacroix Home Hardware permettant aux résidents de s’inscrire ...

Sept 3, 2021 at 07:56 Weather –  A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this morning. High 21. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 13.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are fourteen active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. Immunization Uptake and Coverage in Algoma ...