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Glorious Red Sunset – June 23

After all that pouring rain yesterday, puddles, no ponds appearing everywhere… The glorious red skies last night were simply gorgeous. I’m sure that my two photographers were not the only ones staring at the sky. Witnesses say that the red was so strong it was reflected on the grass. Just in case you are wondering, these photos have had only ...

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Congratulations to the MHS Graduating Class of 2020!

Michipicoten High School (MHS) would like to send out a huge congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2020.  On June 25th and June 26th, MHS staff will be delivering certificates and memorabilia to graduates around the region.  Included in this delivery will be a lawn sign that graduates are encouraged to put on their front lawn.  Mrs. Trish Bernath, Principal ...

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Morning News Tidbits – June 24

Weather – Periods of rain. Wind northwest 20 km/h. High 16. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 9. Rainfall warning remains in effect for: Chapleau, Missinaibi Lake, Gogama, and Foleyet. The heavy rain will continue today. Rain, at ...

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From the Branch – June 24

Finally we were able to have a membership meeting at the Branch last Thursday. So it was possible to have the Executive to take care of business until September. Everyone was wondering when we could open up the Hall for some events and do some fundraising as there is not much change left in the old sock. A few suggestions ...

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Rainfall Warnings Continue & OPP offer safe driving tips

Rainfall warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Heavy rain continuing today and tonight. Rain, at times heavy, will continue through the day today and into tonight before easing to light rain Wednesday morning. Rain will linger Wednesday and into Thursday giving additional, ...

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Ontario Introduces New Math Curriculum for Elementary Students

The Ontario government released the province’s new elementary math curriculum to better prepare students for work in a rapidly changing world, strengthen math competence and improve grades. The curriculum was developed over two years in consultation with parents, math educators, academics and math education experts, and is designed to reverse a decade of declining math scores. It will be available ...

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L’Ontario adopte un nouveau programme-cadre de mathématiques pour les élèves des écoles élémentaires

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a publié le nouveau programme-cadre de mathématiques des écoles élémentaires de la province, conçu pour mieux préparer les élèves à une carrière dans un monde en rapide évolution, renforcer leurs compétences en mathématiques et améliorer leurs résultats. Le programme-cadre a été élaboré sur une période de deux ans, en consultation avec des parents, des éducateurs en ...

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Horwath and rallying families call for Ford to reverse plans to protect long-term care corps

  Official Opposition NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is joining the loved ones of those who experienced long-term care’s COVID-19 disaster to demand that Premier Doug Ford scrap his plans to protect long-term care corporations from liability. “For Doug Ford to even consider protecting the for-profit corporations that failed to protect their residents is wrong,” said Horwath. “Ontario should be standing ...

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Morning News Tidbits – June 23

Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers this morning. Periods of rain beginning near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 17. UV index 2 or low. Winds are currently gusting to 20km/h as being recorded by WawaWeather.net. Tonight – Periods of rain. Wind north 20 km/h gusting ...

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Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority – Flood Outlook Statement

The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a watershed conditions statement to residents regarding current watershed conditions. A slow moving, low pressure system is approaching from the US Midwest bringing precipitation overnight and Tuesday night across the watershed. General rainfall amounts of 30 to 40 mm are likely. Localized higher amounts could reach 60-100 mm by Wednesday morning. Currently, local rivers, creeks and streams are flowing at normal levels. Forecasted rainfall will cause levels and flows ...

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Rainfall Warning Continues

4:59 AM EDT Tuesday 23 June 2020 Rainfall warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Heavy rain continuing today and tonight. Rain, at times heavy, will continue through the day today and into tonight before easing to light rain Wednesday morning. Rain will linger Wednesday and into Thursday giving additional, ...

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Gardez vos animaux de compagnie en sécurité cet été, ne les laissez pas dans des véhicules chauds

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario demande instamment à la population de ne pas laisser des animaux de compagnie sans surveillance dans un véhicule pendant les chaleurs des mois d’été. La température à l’intérieur d’un véhicule devient rapidement beaucoup plus élevée que la température extérieure même si les fenêtres sont légèrement ouvertes, ce qui peut rendre un animal gravement malade ou même ...

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Keep Pets Safe this Summer, Do Not Leave Them in Hot Vehicles

The Ontario government is strongly urging everyone to ensure their pet is not left unattended in a vehicle during the hot summer weather. Temperatures inside a vehicle can quickly become much hotter than the temperature outside even if the windows are opened slightly. This can put pets at risk of serious illness and possibly death. If your pet can’t be ...

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Rainfall Warning Issued

Rainfall warning in effect for Lake Superior Park to Batchawana Bay.  Environment Canada states that “Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions.” Wawa is just on the edge of the expected heavy rain. at 5:20 this morning Environment Canada issued a special weather statement regarding significant rainfall. ...

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Confederation College Makes Difficult Decisions Regarding Fall 2020 Intake for Four Programs Due to COVID-19

Confederation College has been regularly assessing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation and has been following direction given by government and health authorities. The health and safety of the College community remains its primary concern.    After much consideration, and as a result of the ongoing pandemic and continued restrictions, the College has made some very difficult decisions regarding the fall ...

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