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A very Happy Mother’s Day! Weather: Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers changing to 40 percent chance of rain showers near noon. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 7. Tonight – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers this evening then 40 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light ...

May 8, 2021 at 20:51 On May 8, 2021, at 12:41 p.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a missing person. Shayna BOYER-GIONETTE, 25 years-of-age was located. The OPP thanks the public for their assistance in this incident. —— May 8, 2021 at 16:27 On May 8, 2021, at ...

Ron was taken home to his Lord suddenly on May 1, 2021, in his 78th year. Born November 13, 1942 in Kitchener/Waterloo he spent his informative years in Leamington. Ron’s health had been deteriorating, but the end was not expected to come so soon. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 46 years Edith Schachowskoy. He will be ...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Irene Grusys (nee Thomas) announce her passing on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, Ontario. She leaves behind her husband, Felix, of more than 42 years of marriage along with her sons, Derek (Masae) and Darren. Proud grandmother of her beautiful grandson, Winston, and her special ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 2 new cases of COVID-19, both from Sault Ste. Marie and area. One case is from close contact, and the other is category unknown. Both cases were tested May 7th, 2021, and are self-isolating. Through contact tracing, APH notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by APH you are not considered ...

It is with heavy hearts that Shawn and Nick announce the passing of their father David. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Agnes. David is survived by his brothers and sisters Jim (Betty), Norma, Denice (Ken), Denis (Sharon), Wanda, Laurene (Tom), Albert (Karen), Carla (Mike), Holly (Eddy), Kelly (Johnny), the late Joe (Mary-Ann), late Mike and the late Chris. Uncle ...

April 7, 1953 – May 1, 2021 David passed away suddenly at one of his favourite places, the trap camp, with his beloved wife at his side. David was predeceased by his parents Ovila (Bill) and Phyllis Seguin, his father-in-law Alfred Dampier, and his brother-in-law Jim Gannon. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Louise and their two ...

Weather: Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 7. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of rain showers early this evening. 30 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 1. Wind chill minus 3 overnight. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma (May 6, ...

January 17, 1925 – Wetaskiwin, Alberta April 11, 2021 -Calgary, Alberta Ella Morrison of Calgary, AB, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the age of 96 years. Ella was born on January 17th, 1925 to Fred and Karoline Stengel near Wetaskiwin, AB, the 8th of 12 children. In 1952, she moved to Wawa, Ontario, to help her ...

Ann passed away peacefully April 29, 2021, at the age of 74, following a brave and fiercely determined brief period in hospital.  Ann is survived by her daughter Trixie Kennedy, son-in-law Troy and cherished grandson Rylan.  Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held once current restrictions are lifted.  Our heartfelt thanks to the nurses and physicians of ...

Magino Construction Update Site preparation and early site earthworks are well underway, and the Magino construction project continues to advance on schedule. Recent milestones include: Logging completed and commenced scaling of hardwood and hauling of softwood to local mills for processing and making firewood available to local dealers; Initiated red spruce seedling grow program with Lakehead University Greenhouse; Fish capture ...

Happy 7th Birthday Lexi! You are growing up way too fast but a beautiful little girl. Love you always Gramma and Smokey

Weather: Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers changing to 40 percent chance of rain showers near noon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 8. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 2. Wind chill minus 4 overnight. Status ...

Ontario is responding to high levels of COVID-19 vaccination in many long-term care homes by making changes that will help homes safely resume communal dining and social activities. These changes will help improve residents’ quality of life while keeping homes safe. “Our government puts the safety and well-being of long-term care residents at the heart of everything we do,” said ...

En raison des niveaux élevés de vaccination contre la COVID-19 dans de nombreux foyers de soins de longue durée, l’Ontario apporte des changements qui aideront les foyers à reprendre en toute sécurité les repas en commun et les activités sociales. Ces changements contribueront à améliorer la qualité de vie des résidents tout en assurant la sécurité des foyers. « Notre ...