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LDHC Foundation attends Legion Luncheon

Recently, the members and volunteers of the LDHC Foundation attended one of the Legion’s monthly luncheons and enjoyed a delicious meal as well as an opportunity to visit with others. Thank you to the Legion for their continued support of the local hospital foundation. The Foundation welcomed a new intern this month, Thea Desgagne has begun her internship. We welcome ...

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Concours oratoire de la Légion

Plusieurs élèves de l’École Saint-Joseph, Wawa, ont participé au concours oratoire de la Légion. Les participants ont tous présenté de très beau discours ce qui a rendu la décision très difficile pour les juges. Bravo à Tanner Robinson qui a obtenu la 1re place dans la division 1 à 3 et à Brayden Tremblay qui a obtenu la 1re place ...

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Legion’s Public Speaking Contest

Several students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) took part in the Legion’s public speaking contest. Each participant presented their well-prepared speech leaving the judges with some very difficult decisions.   The school would like to congratulate Tanner Robinson who got a 1st place in the grade 1 to 3 division and Brayden Tremblay who placed 1st in the grade 4 to ...

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Friday Night Mixed Bowling Standings – March 22

]Men’s High Single – Robert Sanderson ( 328 ) Women’s High Single – Mary Ellen Douchamie ( 283 ) Men’s High Triple – Jake Casavant ( 801 ) Women’s High Triple – Mary Ellen Douchamie ( 695 ) Team High Single ( Hdcp’d ) – Wilderness Helicopters Strike Force – ( 1412 ) Team High Triple ( Hdcp’d ) – ...

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Monday Morning News – March 25

Weather – Sunny. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 15 in the morning and minus 9 in the afternoon. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low minus 12. Wind chill minus 8 in the evening and minus ...

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Unpacking the federal budget

The political theatre that overshadowed the delivery of the budget may have helped insulate the government from a more complete reaction to what has been described as an unfocussed attempt to shore up support without allocating enough resources to move important issues toward resolution.  Lost in the commotion was the fact that this is a disappointing budget for Canadians who ...

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MFN Holds Election Today

Michipicoten First Nation is holding their election today for Chief and Council members. On the Ballot for Chief is current Chief Patricia Tangie. Also running for position of Chief is Joe Buckell. Running for Council are: Irene Armstrong, Daniel Beaupre, John-Paul Chalykoff, Janet Demary, Sandra Donney-Fraser, Diedre Dupuis, Don Humphries, Daniel Perreault, Linda Peterson, Agnes Stone, Evelyn Stone, Ida Swanson, ...

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Romance Scams

An unfortunate reality of the online dating world is that romance scams continue to cause victims severe financial hardship and take a toll on their emotional well-being. That emotional embarrassment reduces the number of times this crime is reported to police. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch, Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and their fraud prevention partners ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – March 22

The Regular Season has been completed. The Quarter Finals begin March 28th. Good luck to all teams.   Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 13 15 BUCKELL, Chris 2 10 15 McCOY, Joe 2 10 15 LESCHISHIN, Mark 4 8 15 SPENCER, Diane 5 7 15 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lise 6 5 13 HOFFMANN, Jim 6 5 15 HALL, Dave 8 ...

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Friday Morning News – March 22

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Clearing near noon. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 15 in the morning and minus 9 in the afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low minus 13. Wind chill minus ...

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Thursday Morning News – March 21

Weather – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Periods of light snow beginning late this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Amount 2 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High plus 3. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of light snow. Amount 2 cm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to ...

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Déclaration de député Michael Mantha pour la Journée internationale de la Francophonie

« Vivre dans un pays où il y a deux langues officielles est une raison d’être fier pour plusieurs qui vivent à Algoma-Manitoulin. Cela est constamment démontré par les nombreux individus, familles, communautés, organisations et entreprises francophone et francophile à travers la circonscription, » député Michael Mantha a déclaré. « Pour toutes ces raisons et de nombreuses autres, je veux souhaiter une bonne ...

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Statement from MPP Michael Mantha on International Francophonie Day

“Living in a country with two official languages is a reason to be proud for many living across Algoma-Manitoulin. This is continuously demonstrated by the many Francophone and Francophile individuals, families, communities, organizations and businesses throughout the riding,” stated MPP Michael Mantha. “For these reasons, and many others, I would like to wish everyone a happy International Francophonie Day; which ...

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The Legion has the Lift!

The Legion wishes to announce publically that an anonymous donation has been received for $100,000. The Legion Lift funds are now guaranteed and Mary Anne Pearson, President, shares that the donation at this time will be confidential until the contributor chooses otherwise.

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