Local & Area News

Age, maturity and experience eventually bring the realization that some things in this life simply aren’t just or fair.  But that doesn’t mean surrendering to injustice without speaking out and pushing back.  Such is the case with the destruction of Northern Ontario’s rail passenger service.   For more than half-a-century, successive federal governments have committed transportation vandalism across Northern Ontario.  ...

Kaireen, Lorna & Maria are taking a break during July & August and have distributed outlines for Morning Worship. If you would like to be included please call 705 856 1518. Although we cannot meet for Worship you may like to read the Scriptures for July 25,  2021 – the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 11: 1-15       David and ...

It is wildfire season, and First Nations are taking preparedness into their own hands. Their experiential knowledge of wildfires and the land they live on has provided indispensable input into the first book to set out a step-by-step guide on wildfire evacuation planning: First Nations Wildfire Evacuations: A Guide for Communities and External Agencies by Tara McGee and Amy Cardinal ...

Congratulations to Patricia Reeves, winner of Week 4 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#22) she selected contained the Queen of Diamonds. Patricia won $247! Previous Winners: Week 3 – Marc Liard, Envelope #14, Two of Hearts, $184 Week 2 – Violet Overton, Envelope #42, Seven of Clubs, $278 Week 1 – Jean Desgagne, Envelope #8, Four ...

Weather A mix of sun and cloud. High 24. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness early this evening. Low 12.   Status of COVID-19cases in Algoma There are four active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today (Sault Ste. Marie and Area). Immunization Uptake and Coverage in Algoma (Last updated: 10:15 AM, July 19, 2021) ...

The Ontario government continues to support the Digital Main Street program for 2021-2022 by investing $10 million to help small businesses expand their digital presence and market their services online. As businesses enter Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen, the renewed program will provide small businesses with $2,500 grants, technical training, and digital resources to help them reach more ...

Weather Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 9.   Status of COVID-19cases in Algoma There are four active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today (Sault ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 1 new case of COVID-19 (#404), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. The individual was tested today, July 19th, 2021 and is of close contact. The individual is self-isolating. Through contact tracing, all close contacts have been notified. This is the fourth day in a row that cases have been identified in Sault Ste. ...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to report on drill progress at the Wawa Gold Project, including the discovery of new mineralized zones, extension of the Minto Mine South deposit and additional evidence of the continuity of the Surluga resource down plunge. Highlights of the 2021 drilling program (Tables 1 and 2, Figure 1) Discovery of a new mineralized structure ...

Angus Gold Inc. is pleased to announce the commencement of drilling at its 100%-owned Golden Sky Project. The Project is immediately adjacent to the Eagle River Mine of Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. The 20,000-metre drill program will focus on two target areas within the property: the Dorset Deformation Zone, which is host to a historical gold resource and the BIF ...

(129 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st : Roger Gamache, Alex Gamche, Guy Lachappelle – 31 2nd : Francis Dechamplain, Jeff Amos, Spare – 31 3rd : Kevin Auger, Chris Buckell, Gilles Pelletier – 31 2nd FLIGHT: 1st : Anders Dereski, Mike Laverne, Spare – 32 2nd : Al MacDonald, Derek Chapman, Spare – 32 3rd : Al Hardy, John Scott, Jeff ...

Weather A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Local smoke. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 24. Humidex 28. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Local smoke this evening and ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has reported 1 new case of COVID-19 (#403), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. The individual was tested yesterday, Saturday, July 17th, 2021 and is self-isolating. The exposure category is of close contact. Through contact tracing, all close contacts have been notified.

Ontario511 is warning of traffic delays on Hwy 614, 7 kilometres south of Manitouwadge. Traffic is being slowed due to a forest fire in the area. Be careful and be aware of traffic control. Delays may occur. WAW009 is now 3.2ha and is not under control at this time.    

Weather Mainly sunny. Hazy. High 24. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Hazy. Low 14. Status of cases in Algoma There is one active casee of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. Immunization Uptake and Coverage in Algoma (Last updated: 11:50 AM, July 16, 2021) Doses administered to Algoma ...