Local & Area News

Between the Covers – December 16

This week’s New Books are “Chance of a Lifetime” by Jude Deveraux, “Truth Be Told” by Kia Abdullah, “Troubled Blood” by Robert Galbraith and “Extraordinary Canadians” by Peter Mansbridge. The New Movies catalogued this week are “The Office Season One”, the wonderful classic “The Sound of Music”, “Richard Jewell” which is based on the true story of the 1996 Atlanta ...

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SJD says Thank You and Merry Christmas to Wawa Frontline Workers

  On December 16th, the staff and students of SJD wanted to send out a BIG thank-you to all the frontline workers in Wawa. #sjdtreatsfrontline   Together, with a student silver collection and donations from the staff dress down fund and the ADSB Local Elementary Teacher Union (ADETFO), the Wawa frontline workers will receive a Tim Horton’s gift card. The ...

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Morning News – December 15

Weather: Flurries at times heavy. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High minus 5. Wind chill minus 18 this morning and minus 9 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 15. Wind chill minus 10 this evening and ...

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The magic of winter

At École Sacré-Cœur School (Chapleau), every day in December is a special day. Whether it is through presenting special activities inside the classroom or within the school as a whole via the Microsoft TEAMS platform, a host of activities are offered to students and staff. Among these activities, there are Kahoot games, bingos and group artistic creations. The school makes ...

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La magie de l’hiver

À l’école Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau), chaque jour du mois de décembre est une journée spéciale. Que ce soit par la tenue d’activités à l’intérieur de la salle de classe ou au sein de l’école dans son ensemble par l’entremise de Microsoft TEAMS, une panoplie d’activités est offerte aux élèves et au personnel. Parmi ces activités, on compte des jeux Kahoot, des ...

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Snowmobiling & Excessive Noise

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind snowmobilers to ride safely for an enjoyable winter season. Snowmobiling is one of the joys of a Canadian winter. However, excessive noise may be problematic for some communities and private property landowners.   The topic of snowmobile exhausts and the enforcement of modified exhausts has always been a hot topic in ...

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Council Meetings Tonight – December 15

Council is holding a Corporate Planning and Council meeting tonight. Featured in the Corporate Planning Meeting is the presentation of a number of reports: Predator Control Results – Dec 2019 – Mar 2020 AP 2020-16: Report for the Month of November, 2020 DB 2020-02: Report for the Months of October – November, 2020 CC 2020-03: Closed Meeting Investigator Services Integrity ...

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Charges Laid in September Motorycle Collision

On September 22, 2020, at approximately 5:04 p.m., members from the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle, on Highway 66 in McGarry Township. As a result of the investigation, Gabriel SIMARD, age 22, of Cheney, Ontario, has been charged with the following: ...

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East Algoma OPP – Investigation Continues into Fatal Collision on Highway 548

On December 14, 2020 at approximately 11:34 a.m., members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), members from the OPP Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) Unit, St Joseph Fire Department and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle collision on Highway 548 south of Humbug Point Road and V Line Road in St. Joseph Township. Investigation determined ...

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OMOLIDA, Catalina

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Eulogio Omolida. Proud mother of Emma Desgagne (Jean), the late Oro, Loida Buerkle (Frank), Loy, Arman (Jackie), Yolanda, Aida Ward (Aaron) and Ryan (Ashley). Loving Nana of Thea, Anna, ...

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Manitouwadge OPP – White River Driver charged with stunt driving

While conducted radar patrol Dec 13, 2020, on Highway 17 approximately 20Km west of White River, a Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a vehicle traveling westbound at a high rate of speed. As a result Darren MCLEOD, age 29, of White River, ON was charged with Stunt Driving and received a 7-day license suspension as well as a ...

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Men’s Curling – December 14

Regular Season Curling begins January 4, 2021 We wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. It is the Season to appreciate all that we have and to be safe. Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 4 4 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 3 4 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 3 2 4 FAHRER, Tom 3 2 4 McCOY, Joe 5 1 4 ...

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Morning News – December 15

Weather: A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 26 this morning and minus 16 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this evening. Flurries beginning this evening. Local amount 5 cm. Wind ...

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East Algoma OPP – Hwy 548 Closed at Hardwood Drive

Presently, members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), members from the OPP Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) Unit and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle collision on Highway 548 south of Humbug Road and D Line Road in St. Joseph Township that occurred at 11:34 A.M. Highway 548 is closed in both directions at Hardwood Drive. The ...

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COVID-19 tests no longer publically funded for outbound international travellers

The Ontario Government in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other experts has made it more difficult for outbound international travellers. Effective December 11, 2020, individuals requesting a COVID-19 test for international travel clearance are no longer eligible for a publicly funded COVID-19 test in Ontario. The Government explains that this step is to “ensure taxpayer dollars ...

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