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More than likely, very few readers will recognize the name Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, but it would be a pretty safe bet most will be familiar with some of his work. Alphonse Karr, a French journalist and novelist, is credited with the epigram, “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose,” or “The more things change, the more they stay the ...

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. THRIFT SHOP        Thurs.     Jan.   31   5 – 9            Fri.      Feb.   01   1 – 4 & 5:30- 8:30           Sat.      Feb.   02   9 – 4 ...

Chapleau Public Utilities Corporation (Chapleau Hydro) has applied to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to change its electricity distribution rates. The OEB wants to hear from Chapleau Hydro customers about the proposed rate changes. The OEB is holding a community meeting to provide customers a chance to ask questions and provide comments about the proposed rate changes and learn more ...

Goldcorp is providing a summary of fourth quarter 2018 milestones and 2019 annual guidance. Fourth Quarter Milestones As previously disclosed, fourth quarter 2018 gold production of 630,000 ounces exceeded guidance. All-in sustaining costs for the full year are expected to be in line with guidance of $850 per ounce. Cerro Negro exited the year at 4,000 tonnes of ore per ...

Team Standings: 1st – Roxy Rollers 36 points, 2nd – Black Thunder with 35 points, 3rd – Friends with 34 points, 4th – Incredi-bowls with 31 points and 5th Mafia with 29 points Bowler of the week:  Stephane Cyr with 78 pins over average. TEAM LEADERS:  High Series: Mafia 3821 High Single: Incredi-bowls 1338 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS: Men’s Series Flat: Jake ...

Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Extreme wind chill values near minus 40 to minus 45 this morning. These extreme cold wind chill values will continue at least through Thursday morning. Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h near noon. High minus 24. Wind chill near minus 39. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 31. Wind chill minus 37 in the evening and minus 42 overnight. Risk of frostbite. News ...

Published on: Jan 29, 2019 @ 13:14 Extreme cold and snowy weather have presented numerous challenges for members of the motoring public lately. The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to the public to consider taking safety measures that could save your life, or assist someone else during the winter months. If you start your vehicle to warm it ...

Team Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 8 11 TERRIS, Tom 2 7 10 ECOLE ST. JOSEPH 2 7 11 McCOY, Joe 2 7 11 LESCHISHIN, Mark 5 6 11 MITRIKAS, Eric 6 3 11 MOORE, Bruce 6 3 11 DERESKI, Louis 8 2 10 GAMES SCHEDULE – February 4, 2019 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 ESC ...

Weather – Periods of snow. Amount 2 cm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High minus 22. Wind chill minus 40 in the morning and minus 33 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. Tonight – Flurries. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low minus 29. Wind chill near minus 40. Risk ...

Today, Algoma District School Board (ADSB) launches School Cash Online at all its schools.School Cash Online is an easy to use, safe and convenient way for parents and guardians to pay online for school activities, such as field trips, lunches, fundraisers, milk programs and yearbooks. “We have been in conversation with our families for the past year or so and ...

Men’s High Single – Dave Casavant ( 318 ) Women’s High Single – Mary Ellen Douchamie ( 283 ) Men’s High Triple – Dave Casavant ( 717 ) Women’s High Triple – Mary Ellen Douchamie ( 695 ) Team High Single ( Hdcp’d ) – Wilderness Helicopters Strike Force – ( 1412 ) Team High Triple ( Hdcp’d ) – ...

Weather – Sunny. Increasing cloudiness late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 25. Wind chill minus 53 in the morning and minus 35 in the afternoon. Frostbite in minutes. UV index 1 or low. Tonight will be cloudy. Periods of snow beginning late this evening. Amount 2 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low minus ...

Please note that secondary exams scheduled for today will be rescheduled. Please confirm date with your school. SOURCE – Supervisor of Transportation Services ALGOMA & HURON SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES