Local & Area News

  Yesterday afternoon, this pickup was observed having hit and removed at least one and probably two guard rails on the Michpicoten River Village Road. There did not appear to be any injuries.  

  Last weekend, the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre was full of artisans and their wares. You could find pickled beets, bread, coffee, pottery, blankets, soaps, candles… Well, just about anything – including sparkly slime! Many shoppers were looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift and some were preparing for Father’s Day. In all, everyone seemed to be having a great ...

The floods gripping parts of eastern Canada just two years after record high-water events hit many of the same locations makes it more difficult to see the sense in those who argue against climate change.  There is no doubt that extreme weather events are happening with greater frequency; that 18 of the 19 warmest years ever recorded occurred in last ...

  Wesdome Gold Mine is hosting the Algoma District’s Mine Rescue Competition at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre (MMCC) from Wednesday, May 8th – 10th. There are three teams competing, Wesdome Gold Mines, Island Gold Mine, and Hemlo Gold Mine. The competition will test the teams’ knowledge, firefighting skills, first aid response, use of emergency equipment, and their decision-making ability under ...

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  If anyone has a question or concern, please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church  705-856-2926. A  Special THANK YOU to EVERYONE who  helped in so many ways with the recent THRIFT SHOP      Sat.     May    11   Prayer Shawl Ministry ...

NEW BOOKS–on the Seven Day Shelf this week are; “Wild Card” by Stuart Woods, “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens, “Blessing in Disguise” by Danielle Steel and “The Dreamers” by Karen Thompson Walker. STAFF PICKS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY  ARE;  “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah, “Look for Me” by Lisa Gardner, “What You Wish For” by Fern Michaels ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre is proud to have participated in STOP! Clean Your Hands Day held on May 6, 2019. Along with the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI), we spread the word about the most effective way to prevent healthcare-acquired infections.  Every year 220,000 Canadian patients or approximately one in nine develop a hospital-acquired infection during their stay in ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 11. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. Rain beginning this evening then changing to periods of snow mixed with rain before morning. Rainfall amount 10 to 15 mm. Local snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming east 20 km/h before morning. Low plus 1.   News Tibits – ...

So you have completed week 1 of the Community Challenge!! Congrats!!   Winners for week 1 are: Mackenzie Moore Chrystal Morden Mary Lesperance Kathryn Leclair Jude Robinson Sharon Boucher Week 2 Has changed most of the challenges but the themes remain the same. You are encouraged to sit less, squat more, and get in some good ol’ home cooking!   ...

Noront Resources has named Sault Ste. Marie the home of its new Ferrochrome Production Facility (FPF). Premier Ford said, “Our government promised to make Northern Ontario Open for Business and Open for Jobs. This new processing plant has the potential to create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, benefitting skilled resource and manufacturing workers across the region. I want to personally ...

There are two meetings in Council Chambers tonight at 6:30 p.m., a Corporate Planning Committee Meeting and a Council Meeting. Corporate Planning Committee Meeting Agenda (1) CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT (2) REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 Approval of Agenda (3) ANNOUNCEMENTS / DEPUTATIONS Firefighter 20 Year Exemplary Service Medal Algoma Public Health Unit Cemetery ...

I just viewed the May 5th Liberation Day Parade on Youtube in Wageningen, Holland and there were only about 24 Canadian veterans present with the youngest 91 and the eldest 101. But even they are looking forward to next year and the 75th celebrations. On May 4th there were silent remembrances all over the country to honor the fallen military ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. High 8. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight Clear. – Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill minus 5 overnight. News Tidbits – Last night Mattawa declared a state of emergency. Ontario Power Generation will be spilling 2′ of water from the Otto Holden Dam which is at capacity. Estimates are that ...

  A number of Wawa residents have been following Jamie’s efforts. Today he succeeded in his quest to become the Guinness World Record Holder for the greatest distance covered in seven days on a treadmill. From the Adventureman facebook page, He’s done it!!! Jamie is now the (unofficial, until verified) world record holder of the @guinnessworldrecords record for the greatest ...

  Students and staff of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) are preparing for Catholic Education Week 2019 which takes place next week from Sunday, May 5 to Friday, May 10. This year the main theme for Catholic Education Week is ‘Living as Joyful Disciples’. “This is a special week for all of our school communities. It provides an ...