Municipality of Huron Shores

North East LHIN Applauds Bell “Let’s Talk” Day on February 8, 2012

Carla Slomke — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:36:43 +0000

The North East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) applauds the Bell “Let’s Talk” Day campaign that invites Canadians to talk about mental illness in order to combat the stigma that keeps too many people from seeking help. To view the complete media release from the North East LHIN please click here.

To learn more about the Bell “Let’s Talk” Day on February 8th, 2012 campaign and how you can participate in the conversation, please visit Bell Canada’s web site: www.bell.ca/letstalk

February 8, 2012 Council Agenda

Carla Slomke — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:41:52 +0000

The Agenda for the February 8th, 2012 Regular Meeting of Council has been posted. Please click on the link below to view the proposed Agenda.

February 8, 2012 Council Agenda

Temporary Laboratory Services in Thessalon and Richards Landing

Carla Slomke — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:37:31 +0000

The Central Algoma Rural Healthcare Steering Committee, the North East Local Health Integration Network and LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services have made an interim arrangement for patients requiring medical laboratory services while a more permanent solution is found. This Interim Service will begin on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012.

This service will be limited to patients who:

are NOT registered patients of the Sault Area Hospital, and
are NOT registered patients with the medical clinics on St. Joseph Island, in Bruce Mines or in Thessalon, and
cannot easily access the LifeLabs Patient Service Centres located in Sault Ste. Marie.

The service will be provided to patients as follows:

Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. at Algoma Manor in Thessalon

Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at Dr. H.S. Trefry Memorial Centre,
Richards Landing

This service is offered BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Beginning February 1st, 2012, patients may call LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services at 705-946-5543.

Minutes of January 11, 2012 Regular Meeting of Council

Carla Slomke — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:32:42 +0000

The Minutes of the January 11th, 2012 Regular Meeting of Council were adopted by resolution at the January 25th, 2012 Regular Meeting. To view the approved Minutes please click on the link below.

January 11, 2012 Council Minutes

Public Meeting: Central Algoma Rural Health Care Steering Committee

Carla Slomke — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:30:59 +0000

The Central Algoma Rural Health Care Steering Committee has rescheduled the Open Public Meeting to Monday, February 6th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Richards Landing. This Presentation and Information Session will discuss the following topics:

The Tri-Communities Model: The proposed linking of Matthews Memorial Hospital, Thessalon Hospital and the Blind River District Health Centre.
Update re: Loss of Blood Draw Services at Matthews Memorial and Thessalon Hospitals.
The Implementation of the Rural and Northern Health Care Panel Report
Question and Answer Session

Business, Government Services & You (BGSY) Workshops

Carla Slomke — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:57:14 +0000

A business information and networking event with representatives from various federal, provincial and municipal government organizations sponsored by Canada Business Ontario (CBO).

Please click on this link to view a downloadable pdf of the BGSY workshop flyer.

Business, Government Services and You: Thursday, February 16, 2012

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Algoma’s Water Tower Inn
360 Great Northern Rd.
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

This is a Complimentary Event, there is no fee.

Free parking available Refreshments included To register:

visit www.cbo-eco.ca (click on “pre-register online” icon)

or call 1-877-553-5507

*In partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Information Forum from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., also at Algoma’s Water Tower Inn.

Learn what the Government of Canada is doing to bolster innovation and what programs and services are available to help your business.

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration and Opening Remarks
4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Exhibits & Networking Seminars
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Doing Business with the Government of Canada
5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Tax Services for Business
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. First Steps in Exporting

Find resources for business planning, financing, marketing, taxes and more
Get information on exporting
Learn how to sell your goods and services to the government

NOTICE: Roads Alert & Landfill Site Closures

Carla Slomke — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:28:12 +0000

Due to the heavy rainfall, sections of Municipal Roads in Huron Shores are very slippery. Public Works crews are doing everything they can but, it is recommended that if you do not have to travel today that you please stay home.

Also due to the icy conditions, for your safety, ALL Huron Shores Municipal Landfill Sites will be CLOSED today, Monday, January 23rd, 2012.

Please contact the Municipal Office at 705-843-2033 if you have any questions.

January 25, 2012 Council Agenda – Special & Regular Meetings

Carla Slomke — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:47:23 +0000

The Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores will hold 2 meetings on the evening of Wednesday, January 25th, 2012. A Special Meeting to discuss a Minor Variance application will convene at 7:00 p.m. Following the adjournment of the Special Meeting, the Regular Meeting of Council will commence. Please click on the links below to view each of the proposed agendas.

East Algoma Economic Development Strategic Plan

Carla Slomke — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:50:48 +0000

Have a voice on how to build the economy of Huron Shores: A Community Workshop on guiding the East Algoma Economic Development Strategic Plan (EAEDSP) was held on Monday, October 24th, 2011 at the Day and Bright Community Centre. Workshops were also held in each of the 4 other participating municipalities (Township of Johnson, Township of Plummer-Additional, Town of Bruce Mines and the Town of Thessalon).

The outcomes from the October 24th Community Workshop on Values to Guide the Economic Devleopment Mission have been compiled. In addition, a summary of the overall Community Values as expressed by the 5 Municipalities has also been compiled. Please click on the links below to view these reports. Hard copies of the reports are available at the Municipal Office.

Project Status Update:
The consultants, Mr. George Schrijver of WCM Consulting Inc. and Mr. Greg Bender of MMM Group, are in the process of contacting key Stakeholders who may be able to develop ideas and then become Champions of the initiatives when the plans are implemented. Based upon this input, a draft Economic Development Strategic Plan will be created. In late January the consultants will present the key aspects of this to Council and then to the Community in February for critique and enhancement. Final release is expected before the end of March.

GET INVOLVED! Review the EAEDSP Huron Shores Project Status November 2011 and list YOUR economic development ideas for Huron Shores. You may submit your ideas to the following:
George Schrijver at WCM Consulting (905) 478-8523
(This is long distance, so leave a message and allow us to return the call)
By E-Mail: george@wcmconsulting.com
By fax to: (905) 478-8598
By mail or drop-in to: Your Community Municipal Offices.

To help us to understand your Values please click HERE.

This project is generously sponsored by FedNor, the Province of Ontario, and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC).

Meals on Wheels: Volunteer Drivers Needed!

Carla Slomke — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:48:50 +0000

The Meals on Wheels program is in urgent need of drivers for the Iron Bridge, Bruce Mines and Thessalon areas. It takes about one hour of your time to help someone in need. If you are interested in delivering meals to individuals in their homes, please call:
Ann Boudah, Meals on Wheels Coordinator, at Algoma Manor: 705-842-2840 Ext. 124