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Alleluia!  Christ is Risen ! Christ is Risen Indeed !  Alleluia Although we cannot meet for Worship together you  may like to  read the Scriptures for May 24, 2020 – Seventh Sunday of Easter. Acts 1 : 6-14       The ascension of Jesus Psalm 68             God makes a home for the poor. 1 Peter 4: 12-14; 5: 6-11  Cast your cares ...

Weather -Sunny. High 21 except 16 near Lake Superior. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 4. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 19, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central & East Algoma Elliot Lake & Area Tested 5,831 Positive 20 Negative 5,528 ...

The Algoma District School Board advises parents that today, the Premier and Minister of Education announced that, based on expert advice from public health officials, schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. At home learning will continue to be available until the end of June, thus ADSB students will continue to receive work and communications from ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario protège la santé et la sécurité des élèves pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 en prolongeant la fermeture des écoles pour le reste de l’année scolaire. Cette décision a été prise après avoir consulté le médecin hygiéniste en chef, les responsables de la santé du Groupe de commandement de l’Ontario pour la lutte contre la COVID-19 et ...

The Ontario government is protecting the health and safety of students during the COVID-19 outbreak by keeping schools closed for the rest of this school year. This decision was made after consulting with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, health experts on the COVID-19 Command Table, and medical experts at The Hospital for Sick Children. At the same time, the ...

On May 18, 2020, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a member of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17 in Rabazo Township. The officer observed a northbound pickup truck travelling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, the officer detected the odour of ...

On May 16, 2020, at approximately 12:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a missing person in the White River area. A 61-year-old person was reported last seen on May 15, 2020, at approximately 1:30 p.m.. The person’s pickup truck was located approximately 11 km east of Highway 631 ...

On May 15, 2020, at approximately 7:45 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of an assault in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Spencer WRIGHT, 25 years-of-age, from Chatam-Kent, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC), Possession of ...

Sault College understands the value of offering versatility in its programming while balancing the needs of every kind of learner. To complement this, Sault College and Contact North are offering a fully online Early Childhood Education diploma program. Join us from anywhere in Ontario and complete your studies remotely. Registration for September 2020 is now open and can be done ...

On May 18, 2020, at approximately 11:20 a.m., members of the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 near the eastern city limits of Sault Ste. Marie. The driver of a sedan lost control, entered the ditch, rolled several times and was ejected from the vehicle.  Calvin MANDIGO, 55 ...

On May 15, 2020, at approximately 11:55 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 17 near Wawa. Officers located the vehicle a performed a traffic stop. Investigation into the driver revealed that he was breaching his release conditions. As a result, John KWAME, 34 years-of-age, from Calgary, was arrested ...

Passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Mary spent her childhood in Thunder Bay after immigrating to Canada with her family. Mary met her husband Johnston in White River and raised her family there, then becoming a long time resident. I, Kathy would like to thank the staff and volunteers at the Lady Dunn Health Centre for their ...

Weather – Clearing. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 6. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 18, 2020 (9:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central & East Algoma Elliot Lake & Area Tested 5,799 Positive 20 Negative 5,513 Pending 266 Deceased 0 Resolved ...

Weather – Sunny. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h near noon. High 17. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 9. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 17, 2020 (11:00 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central & ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming east 20 km/h late this morning. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Wind east 20 km/h. Low plus 5. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (May 16, 2020 (4:50 p.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central & ...