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Sept 21, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Showers ending near noon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm in the morning. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 near noon. Temperature falling to 13 in the afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Night – Clearing in the evening. Wind north ...

Algoma Public Helth has reported 1 new case of COVID-19 (#462), from Sault Ste. Marie and area on September 20th. The case is a result of close exposure, and was tested on September 19th. The individual is self-isolating.

Congratulations to the École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) for receiving a bronze certification from the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association for the 2020-2021 school year.   This certification recognizes the efforts and commitment of school staff at École Saint Nom de Jésus in promoting and improving the health and well-being of students. The school’s initiatives include self-regulation zones, ...

Félicitations à l’école Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) qui est récipiendaire d’une certification bronze de l’Association pour la santé et l’éducation physique de l’Ontario pour l’année 2020-2021.   Cette certification reconnaît les efforts et l’engagement du personnel scolaire de l’école Saint Nom de Jésus envers la promotion et l’amélioration de la santé et du bien-être des élèves. Parmi les initiatives ...

Sept 20, 2021 at 07:56 Weather A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers late in the afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late in the morning. High 24. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate. Night – Showers. Risk of a thunderstorm late in the evening and overnight. Amount 25 mm along the lakeshore. Wind becoming ...

Algoma Public Health has reported 4 new cases of COVID-19 (#458 – #461), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. All cases were tested on September 17th, two are of international travel exposure, and the other two of close contact. All four cases are self-isolating. Algoma Public Health is also advising the public of a potential low-risk exposure to COVID-19.  ...

Sep 18, 2021 at 22:48 The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) and Algoma Public Health reached a tentative agreement during conciliation on Friday, September 17.   ONA members will vote on whether or not to ratify the agreement on Thursday, September 23.   The Algoma Board of Health is expected to conduct its own ratification process on Wednesday, September 22.   ...

Sep 18, 2021 at 09:25 The frost advisory ended at 9 a.m. Sep 17, 2021 at 20:50 At 8:19 p.m. Environment Canada issued a Frost Advisory for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Frost is likely tonight and into early tomorrow morning, as temperatures may fall to the freezing mark. As a result, the frost may damage some ...

September 30th – Orange Shirt Day has been recognized by the Federal Government as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new statutory holiday. The Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action #80 states that the federal government will work with Indigenous people to establish a statutory day to “honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration ...

Sept 18, 2021 at 07:56 Weather – Frost Advisory  Sunny. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 8.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 18 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today.   2021 Forest Fire Status – Northeast Forest Fire Region: WAW12 – 0.3ha, out ...

Algoma Public Health has reported two new cases of COVID-19 (#456 – #457), both from Sault Ste. Marie and area. One was tested yesterday (unknown exposure) and the other today (close contact), with both self-isolating.  

Sep 17, 2021 at 08:09 Congratulations to Sylvia Penno, winner of Week 11 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#23) she selected contained the Nine of Hearts. Sylvia won $323! Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Previous Winners: Week 11 – Martha Brant, Envelope ...

Algoma Public Health has reported two new cases of COVID-19 (#454 – #455), both from Sault Ste. Marie and area (reported September 16th). One case was tested on the 15th (close contact), the other on the 16th (unknown exposure). Both are self-isolating.  

Sept 17, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Showers with a few thunderstorms ending this afternoon then clearing. Local amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 18. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this evening. Low plus ...

(64 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st : Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Guylaine Domich – 38 2nd : Lise Noel, Guylaine Domich, Spare – 39 3rd : Donna Korytko, Rachael Korytko-Amos, Meghan Korytko-Amos – 41 2nd FLIGHT: 1st : Erin Andrews, Maury O’Neill, Tab Kidder – 43 2nd : Norma Kauk, Lynne Zuliani, Luan Buckell – 44 3rd : Wendy Bonitzke, Karen ...