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2020 Dryden Fall Fair Officially Cancelled

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Although the move was expected, the Dryden & District Agricultural Society Board of Directors have officially cancelled the 2020 Dryden Fall Fair.

The cancellation is due to COVID-19 and the government recommendations on gathering sizes.

The Society is already on top of planning the 2021 Fall Fair which they say will take place from August 26th to 28th.

They also say they will be watching the regulations and if permitted may have an Agricultural Event this Fall focused on getting “Back to our Roots”.

The Society says they will provide updates when they become available.

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Ontario Schools Won’t Be Reopening

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It’s official. Schools won’t be reopening in 2019-2020.

Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Tuesday afternoon.

“I’m just not going to risk it. This wasn’t an easy decision to make but it was the right decision. We’ve made the decision to put our kids safety first.”

Ford adds “At home learning will continue. All students from Grades K to 12 will receive their report cards. We are doing everything possible to make sure our students have the opportunity to graduate this year.”

He notes before the end of June they will be announcing their plan for the return to school in September.

Education Minister Stephen Lecce says “Following advise from the Chief Medical Officer of Health, licensed childcare centres and EarlyON programs will also remain closed through this Stage One, the stage we are in today. Emergency childcare will continue for healthcare and for front-line workers during this period.”

Lecce adds “We will gradually reopen childcare as part of Stage 2 once it is safe to do so. We will reopen childcare with strict health protocols to keep our youngest learners safe.”

The government says “Assuming trends in key public health indicators continue to improve, summer day camps, both indoor and outdoor, may be permitted in July and August of this year with strict health and safety guidelines to be developed in partnership with local public health, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, and municipalities. Overnight camps will not be permitted to operate in the summer of 2020.”

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SIJHL Playoffs And Dudley-Hewitt Cup Will Not Be Held

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The Canadian Junior Hockey League, in conjunction with its 10 member leagues and Hockey Canada, have officially cancelled the remainder of the 2019-20 season, due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic.

As a result, all hockey-related activities, including respective League Playoffs, the CJHL’s four regional championship events (Fred Page Cup; Dudley-Hewitt Cup; ANAVET Cup; Doyle Cup) and the Centennial Cup Canadian National Junior A Championship will not be held.

In further consultation with Hockey Canada, it was determined that the cancellation of the CJHL playoffs is an unavoidable outcome.

“We continue to align our direction, consistent with that of Hockey Canada, and support their overall direction completely. “ said CJHL President Brent Ladds.

“We extend our extreme gratitude, understanding and commend the due diligence put forth by the CJHL’s Executive Board, each of our 10 league commissioners/presidents, their staffs and respective clubs and Hockey Canada in their commitment to safeguard all those involved in our wonderful game,” finalized Ladds.

The SIJHL also fully endorses today’s decision.

“The SIJHL fully supports this very difficult, but necessary decision by Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League to cancel the remainder of the playing season,” offered commissioner Bryan Graham.

“It is always the league’s mandate to provide a safe environment for our players, coaches, team staff, on-ice and off-ice officials as well as our loyal fans. Following a great regular season and parity throughout the SIJHL, the league was certainly looking forward to a very exciting and competitive playoffs ahead for the Bill Salonen Cup,” said Graham.

“A special thank you to our sponsors and corporate partners for their continued support of Junior “A” hockey. I’d also like to extend my appreciation to the hard working committee members of the 2020 Dudley-Hewitt Cup, which the Fort Frances Lakers were scheduled to host this spring.”

“We will now turn our focus to the 2020-21 season, which will include our latest expansion franchise, the Kam River Fighting Walleye.”

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Local French Schools OPEN On Thursday

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French schools in the region will be open on Thursday as the one-day rotating strike has been called off.

The union representing Ontario French-language teachers has suspended the job action.

The reason given is “as a result of weather forecasts in many regions of Ontario.”

This includes Dryden’s École catholique de l’Enfant-Jésus, Red Lake’s École catholique des Étoiles-du-Nord and Ignace’s École Immaculée-Conception.

Bus transportation will also be operating normally as well.

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