Local & Area News

Weather – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 7. Marine – Wind light becoming southeast 15 knots Saturday afternoon. Waves less than one half metre building to one half to one metre Saturday evening. ...

  Tuesday night’s Goose Market was well attended. By the time I arrived at 5:00 there were lots of cars parked in front of the market, and a number along the drill rig.   This market included: Algoma Highlands Blueberry Farm, All Washed Up Driftwood Creations, Blue Canoe Creations Judy Moore Catering, Magpie and Mudpuddles, Nature’s Gifts, Scentsy, The Olive ...

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM Delivery For your own protection, deliver the hazardous waste material labelled in the trunk of your car or box of your truck DO NOT mix materials. All materials must be clearly marked. If the container is damaged, package the container in a plastic bag in order not ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 16. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – >Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 8.   News Tidbits – There ...

Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Algoma Residential Community Hospice surrounded by her family at the age of 64. Beloved wife of 46 years to Joseph. Loving mother of Vicki and Jason (Julie). Mémère of Sebastien, Sedrick and Jackson. Predeceased by her parents Arcade and Rita Derasp. Dear sister of Helene Mazurkewich (late Bohdan), Rene Derasp, Denis ...

NEW BOOKS–on the 7- Day Shelf this week are; “Smoke Screen” by Iris Johansen, “The Family Next Door” by John Glatt,  “One Good Deed” by David Baldacci. There are some great reads on the 7-Day Shelf! Come on in and check it out!! STAFF PICKS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY ARE; “Winter in Paradise” by Elin Hilderbrand, “Rules of Civility” ...

The Ontario government’s new revised elementary Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum is available online. It is accompanied by a parent-friendly resource on what children will learn in each grade. The Ontario government states that this new curriculum relates to the everyday experiences of students, and will provide them with the skills and knowledge they need to lead safe, healthy, ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low 8. News Tidbits – The ...

  It’s that time of year again. The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation will be in the community promoting its Annual Dream Vacation Lottery. By purchasing a ticket today you are helping to fund our current campaign of $125,000 for a new washer/disinfector and sterilizer for the Medical Device Reprocessing Department.  The current equipment is reaching its end of life ...

On Thursday, August 15th, 2019 the First Nation of Missinabie Cree re-elected Jason Gauthier as chief. Councillors are Les Nolan, Cory McLeod, Jo Ann Pezzo, Shawn Pine and Bobbi Fletcher-Decorte. The statement of votes was certified by Vaugh Johnston, Electoral Officer.

    On August 16th, the LDHC Foundation received a generous donation from the Lady Dunn Health Centre Auxiliary in the amount of $6228.47. The donation will be used to purchase 2 Holter Monitors that will be used throughout the hospital. This non-invasive portable device monitors your heart’s activity continuously for 24 to 48 hours; aiding your healthcare provider in ...

Weather – Increasing cloudiness. 60 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Night – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers in the evening. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 11.   News Tidbits – A Soo couple managed to swim in all 5 Great Lakes in the same day. Quite an item ...