Local & Area News

Senior’s Golf – June 14

(30 Players) 1st PLACE: Luan Buckell, Derek Chapman – 32 2nd PLACE: Kathy Culhane, Gilbert Bouchard – 36 3rd PLACE: Nicole Chapman, Karl Benstead – 37 LEAST AMOUNT OF PUTTS: Kathy Culhane, Gilbert Bouchard CLOSEST TO THE PIN #3: Tony Thomas CLOSEST TO THE PIN #7: Derek Chapman DRAW WINNERS: Canadian Tire – Club House Voucher – Lise Bernath Mystery ...

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Morning News – June 19th

Weather Cloudy. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low plus 4.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma Tested (1)  Confirmed cases (2) Active cases Currently hospitalized Resolved cases (3) Deceased Cases Screened Positive for VOC (4) 150,275  397 3 1(1) 394 6 110 Updated: June 18, 2021, 3:00 pm Doses ...

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Perseverance, selflessness and entrepreneurship

Travis Terris, a grade 12 student at École secondaire Saint Joseph (Wawa), is a positive leader who stands out through his composure and self-confidence. His good humour, smile and calmness when facing challenges allowed him to earn the respect of his peers and school staff. Travis manages his time and hobbies according to his strengths and always with a realistic ...

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Persévérance, don de soi et entrepreneuriat

Travis Terris, élève de 12e année à l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), est un leader positif qui s’est affirmé par sa tranquillité et son assurance. Sa bonne humeur, son sourire ainsi que son calme devant les défis lui ont permis de se mériter le respect de ses pairs et du personnel de l’école. Travis gère son temps et ses loisirs en ...

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Morning News – June 18th

Weather Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 8.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma Tested (1)  Confirmed cases ...

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East Algoma OPP – Spousal Assault Charges Laid

On June 17, 2021, shortly before 1:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were made aware of a domestic dispute that had taken place the evening prior at a residence on McFarlane Road in the City of Elliot Lake. Investigation determined that a couple went for an ATV ride in a wooded area ...

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La formation préparera les travailleurs aux emplois de la construction et de l’exploitation minière à Greenstone

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 3,6 millions de dollars pour aider 150 Autochtones à recevoir une formation qui leur permettra d’entamer une carrière dans la construction et l’exploitation de la nouvelle mine d’or Greenstone à Geraldton. Ils pourront acquérir les compétences nécessaires pour devenir des ouvriers de la construction, des conductrices d’équipement lourd, des conducteurs de camion, des grutières, des ...

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Training will prepare workers for construction and mining jobs in Greenstone

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The Ontario government is investing $3.6 million to help 150 Indigenous people receive training to start careers building and running the new Greenstone Gold Mine in Geraldton. They will learn the skills they need to become construction craft workers, heavy equipment operators, truck drivers, crane operators, welders and millwrights. Details were provided today by Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training ...

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Morning News – June 17th

Weather Sunny early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk ...

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Ontario Supporting the Identification and Commemoration of Indian Residential School Burial Sites

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The Ontario government is providing $10 million to help support the identification, investigation, protection and commemoration of Indian Residential School burial sites across the province. The funding will also ensure that culturally appropriate, trauma-informed mental health supports are available for Indian Residential School survivors, their families and Indigenous communities. “Like all Ontarians, I was heartbroken by the news of a ...

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L’Ontario soutient l’identification et la commémoration des lieux de sépulture des pensionnats autochtones

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario accorde 10 millions de dollars pour contribuer à l’identification, à l’enquête, à la protection et à la commémoration des lieux de sépulture des pensionnats autochtones dans la province. Ce financement permettra également de veiller à ce que les survivants des pensionnats autochtones, leurs familles et les communautés autochtones aient accès à des services de santé mentale ...

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Bargain Shop becomes Red Apple Canada Day Long Weekend!

The Bargain Shop is being renovated and will become a Red Apple and celebrate its opening on the Canada Day long weekend, Thursday July 1st. Red Apple explains that they will continue to offer all the brand-name fashions, toys, grocery, and home products as The Bargain Shop did, but that customers will find some exciting new additions. The Red Apple ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for June 20th, 2021 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. 1 Samuel 17:  1a, 4-11, 19-230, 32-49   David & Goliath.          or 1 Samuel 17: 57-18:5, 10-16                    David meets Saul & Jonathan Psalm 9: 9-20                            I will tell of God’s marvelous deeds     or Psalm 133                             It is ...

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Between the Covers – June 16

New books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are; “The Weekend Away” by Sarah Alderson, “The Good Sister” by Sally Hepworth, “Northern Spy” by Flynn Berry and “Broken Horses” by Brandi Carlile.   Our Staff Pick of the Week this week is “The Clockmaker’s Daughter” by Kate Morton. (from book jacket) My real name, no one remembers. The truth about ...

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