Public Notices

Please note that Lakeside Park Campground remains closed until further notice.

If you are a senior who needs assistance, please contact the United Way.

United Way of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District, Harvest Algoma & Second Harvest Toronto together are providing free food to those who need it throughout the Algoma District.

Beginning this Tuesday, April 28th at 1:30 p.m., bi-weekly drop-offs will take place at the Thessalon Arena for Thessalon area residents.

If you or someone you know could use a little help during these uncertain times, please stop by to pick up your box.

Social Distance Rules will be in effect.

We are pleased to help in any way that we can. For a complete list of available pick-up locations in Algoma please visit the United Way Facebook Page.
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*During the pandemic the face to face visits will be replaced with telephone contact,  coupons for healthy food choices will be mailed and gift packages/other food related deliveries will be made to the door step with no personal contact.

Please note the CPNP information for contact will remain the same following the pandemic however the delivery will return to a more personal service.

In order to ensure public safety and the well-being of our park residents and staff and to adhere to the mandate of closures of the parks administered by the province, unfortunately, Thessalon Lakeside Park will not be opening May 9th, 2020.

The park will remain closed until further direction from the province. Please note that once an opening date has been established, park fees will be adjusted accordingly. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. If you have any questions, please contact MaryKaye at the Municipal office at 705-842-2217.

To make sure the voices and experiences of Algoma citizens are represented in this Canada-wide initiative, we encourage everyone to take 5 minutes and complete the survey.

The survey asks questions about how the pandemic has affected physical and mental health, as well as social and economic well being. Canadian officials plan to use this information to assess the needs of communities, and put suitable support measures in place during and after the pandemic.

Take the survey: https://bit.ly/2RhaM6v

Please click on the link below to view the full notice regarding the postponement of the spring clean up.

Recognizing the exceptional circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Shore Health Network has suspended all parking fees at the Blind River site, effective April 14, 2020.

As a token of appreciation for the continued efforts of our workers and providers, April parking fees will also be waived.

It is requested that patients only visit the Emergency Departments at this time if in need of urgent care.

Individuals experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 including: fever, chills or weakness, new or worsening cough, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, extreme fatigue, runny nose and/or joint aches are encouraged to contact the NSHN COVID-19 Assessment Centre through either of the following methods:
• Call 705-356-2265 or toll-free 1-888-425-0321:
Blind River Location: Ext. 2661
Thessalon Location: Ext. 2662
• Submit the online form at: www.nshn.care/covid19

If you are feeling unwell and not sure if you should be tested, call Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000) or call Algoma Public Health (1-866-892-0172 ext 5404). If you need immediate medical attention, please call 911 and mention your travel history and symptoms.