Local & Area News

Algoma Public Health’s IT department has made progress in getting the agency back online. The Parent-Child Information Line is now operating. Parent-Child Information Line (705-541-7101 or TF 1-888-537-5741) The following phone lines are still unavailable. Sexual Health Information Line (705-541-7100 or TF 1-800-726-0398) Appointment Centre (705-541-7085) All other APH programs and clinics have been and will continue to run as ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. High 8. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness late this evening. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h this evening. Low minus 1. Wind chill minus 7 overnight. News Tidbits – The dates and lineup for the Wawa Music Festival have been announced. The festival will be held Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30. ...

(March 16, 1927 – April 20, 2019) At the F.J. Davey Home on Saturday, April 20, 2019, Rev. Gerald Yadivisiak passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Although he fought bravely against Parkinson’s, which slowly took over his body, his wit and brilliant mind remained until the end. Fr. Gerald is predeceased by his parents Andrew and Krystyna Yadivisiak and siblings ...

Recently some of my Northern region colleagues and I were discussing concerns regarding Doug Ford’s deep cuts to public health. Later as I was driving down the road after the meeting, a particular former politician’s image came to my mind followed by the name – Walkerton. Even those too young to remember the horrific circumstances involving the contamination with the ...

  Lors de la semaine sainte, l’artiste Bonnie Ivey de Chapleau a présenté sa collection d’œuvres « Encounters with Christ » à l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau). Cette série de toiles peinte à l’aquarelle représente la vie de Jésus inspirée par la bible. Les élèves ont eu l’occasion de rencontrer Mme Ivey et de lui poser des questions. Les élèves ...

During Holy Week, Chapleau artist Bonnie Ivey presented her art collection “Encounters with Christ” at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau). This series of watercolor paintings represents the life of Jesus Christ inspired by the Bible. The students had the opportunity to meet Ms. Ivey and ask her questions. Students and staff got to appreciate the talent of this local artist ...

Tyler Morrison is one of the fastest rising comedians in North America with his hilarious brand of working-class comedy. Tyler has headlined and sold out numerous shows across Canada and beyond. On his exhausting resume, you will find that Tyler has been featured at the Boston Comedy Festival, Atlanta Laughing Skull Festival, Just For Laughs 42 Festival, CBC’S Winnipeg Comedy ...

Weather – Cloudy. Periods of light snow beginning this morning then changing to periods of rain this afternoon. Wind becoming east 20 km/h this morning. High plus 5. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain changing to periods of light snow this evening and ending before morning then cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. ...

Weather – Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning near noon. Snow and rain showers early this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind becoming north 20 km/h late this afternoon. High plus 4 with temperature falling to minus 1 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Periods of snow ending after midnight then clearing. ...

On June 22, 2019, the Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s 5 Car Draw will celebrate its 30th Anniversary with more prizes, new ways to win, and the grandest five-vehicle line up yet! Each 30th Anniversary 5 Car Draw ticket will be eligible for 35 incredible draws – with total prizes valued at over $230,000. New this year – each grand prize ...

Weather – A few showers ending this morning then mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 9. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy overnight with a few showers. Fog patches developing this evening. Low plus 2. News Tidbits – If you love Shrek and Fiona, you might consider going to watch the Musical Comedy Guild’s ...

NEW BOOKS – Our New Books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are: “When All is Said” by Anne Griffin, “Girl, Stop Apologizing” by Rachel Hollis, “The Hunting Party” by Lucy Foley and “Untouchable” by Jayne Ann Krentz. STAFF PICKS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL ARE: “Chasing the Night” by Iris Johansen, “Accidental Heroes” by Danielle Steel,  “An Evil Mind” by Chris ...

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 at 705-856-2926. Thurs. Apr.  25   THRIFT SHOP              Thurs.    April   25   5 – 9              Fri.         April   26   1 – 4 & 5:30- 8:30              ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) servers are still offline after being hit with a ransomware attack on the morning of Friday April 19 that blocked access to the APH servers. Our IT staff continue to work to get our services back online. The following public health programs and services are cancelled in the Sault Ste. Marie office for Wednesday April 24, ...

Weather – Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. High 7. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this evening. A few showers beginning after midnight. Low plus 2. News Tidbits – Highway 11 remains closed from Smooth Rock Falls to Cochrane due to a collision. It has been ...