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Ellia Thibeault is a grade 12 student and
soon-to-be graduate of École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau). A sports enthusiast and seasoned athlete, Ellia stood out throughout her high school journey. Through her involvement in numerous extracurricular sports teams, including volleyball, soccer, badminton, and basketball, she has demonstrated remarkable versatilityonthefield.Shepossessesthetechnical skills,gamesense,andmindsetofawell-rounded andhigh-performingathleteinallthesedisciplines.
Beyond her athletic achievements, Ellia stands out for her exemplary leadership. She knows how to bring her peers together, inspire
them, and guide them with confidence and determination. Always smiling, she is an approachable role model within the school community. Ellia proudly embodies Catholic values through her commitment, integrity, and respect for others. Her caring approach, initiative, and team spirit make her an outstanding ambassadorforherhighschool.
Next year, Ellia will pursue studies in Nursing at Collège Boréal. The Coyotes congratulateheronajourneymarkedbyvictories, sustained effort, and personal success as she prepares to embark on a new post-secondary adventure!
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Ellia Thibeault est une élève de la 12e année et une finissante remarquable de l'École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau). Adepte des sports et athlète chevronnée,Ellias'estdistinguéetoutaulongdeson parcoursausecondaire.Grâceàsaparticipation àdenombreuseséquipessportivesparascolaires, notamment en volleyball, soccer, badminton et basketball, elle fait preuve d'une polyvalence impressionnante sur le terrain. Elle possède les compétences techniques, la vision du jeu et l'attitude d'une joueuse complète, performante etéquilibréedanstoutes cesdisciplines. Au-delà de ses
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exploits sportifs, Ellia se démarque par un leadership exemplaire. Elle sait rassembler ses pairs,lesinspireretlesguideravecconfianceet détermination. Toujours souriante, elle est un modèle accessible au sein de la communauté scolaire. Ellia incarne fièrement les valeurs catholiques à travers son engagement, son intégritéetsonrespectdesautres.Sonapproche bienveillante,sonsensdel'initiativeetsonesprit d'équipefontd'elleuneambassadriceexceptionnelledesonécolesecondaire.
L'an prochain, Ellia poursuivra des études en Sciences infirmières au Collège Boréal. Les Coyotes la félicitent pour son parcours marqué par les victoires, les efforts soutenus et les réussites personnelles, alors qu'elles'apprêteàentamerunenouvelleaventure aupostsecondaire!
MysteriouscarvingfoundinnorthernOntariowilderness
ByEricWhite
Seven years ago, a tree fell over in the northern Ontario bush and exposed an archaeological mystery that researchers are still tryingtounderstand.
Found carved into the bedrock, not far from the town of Wawa, were 255 symbols arranged in a square about 1.2 metres by 1.5 metres,andnexttoit,thereiscarvedapictureofa boatwith16peopleonit,aswellas14Xs.
Photosofthediscoverymadetheirwayto Ryan Primrose, an archaeologist based in New Liskeard and the director of the Ontario Centre forArchaeologicalEducation.
"Well it's certainly among the least expected finds that I think I've encountered duringmycareer.It'sabsolutelyfascinating,"he said.
Primrose has been working on the carvings since 2018 and is now talking about it publiclyforthefirsttime.
"We didn't want to release information publiclyuntilwehaddoneasmuchaswecouldat the time to understand exactly what it was," he said.
Primrose quickly realized the 255 characters wereNordicrunes,partofanalphabetknownas FutharkthatwasusedinScandinaviaincenturies past. He was worried some would jump to conclusions that these were carved by Vikings morethanamillenniumago.
That's why he sought the help of Henrik Williams, an emeritus professor at Uppsala University in Sweden and a leading expert in runology.
He came to analyze the well-worn carvings on a drizzly cold October day several yearsago.
"I was under a tarpaulin for three hours with a flash light, looking at the runes and the others were sitting outside freezing," Williams said.
"AndIcameoutwiththisreading."
He realized that the runic writing spelled out the words of The Lord's Prayer in Swedish and traced it back to a 1611 runic version of the prayer, which was republished in the 19thcentury.
"It must havetakendaysand days of work. They are really deeply carved into the rock. Someone must have spent a couple of weeks carving this thing," Williamssaid.
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solitaryworkofoneperson.
"AndthismusthavebeenaSwede.Were thereanySwedesatallhere?"
Primrose said subsequent research has shown that the Hudson's Bay Company did hire Swedes in the 1800s to work at trading posts in the Canadian wilderness, including the Michipicoten post, not too far from where the carvingwasfound.
He says his going theory, based on how wornthecarvingis,isthatitwaslikelymadein theearlytomid-1800s.
Williams admits to being "a little disappointed" that it's onlyabout200yearsold,butsays "the mystery around it doesn't decreasejustbecauseit'sslightly youngerthanwehopeditwas."
"Anybody has to start wondering 'Why on Earth did they carve it here and why did they choose that text?' And there'snoanswers,"hesaid.
“But mysteries, they do tendtoattractpeopleandthisone willcertainlydothat.”
Primrose speculates this carving could have been a spot for religious worship, perhaps a gathering place for Swedes who workedatthetradingpost,orthe
He says the carving was found under several inches of soil and it was likely deliberately buried, but no other artifacts were foundintheareawhichmakesit"difficulttotell what'sgoingon."
Working with the property owner, Primrosehasappliedforaleaseholdontheland and is hoping to get funding to develop the site into a historical tourist attraction, including a structure over the carving to protect it from furtherwear.
Hehopestohavethoseplansformalized bytheendofthesummerandthengivethepublic a chance to ponder the mysterious carving in person.
SwedishruneexpertHenrikWilliamsspenthoursunderatarp on a cold northern Ontario day interpreting the markings, before determining it was the Lord's Prayer. (Submitted by RyanPrimrose)
The250runiccharacterscarvedintotherockspellouttheLord'sPrayer. It's believed it was carved in the early 1800s and then buried, only to be exposedwhenatreefellin2018.(SubmittedbyRyanPrimrose)
Nexttotheprayercarvingisapictureofaboat with 16 people on it, as well as 14 Xs. (SubmittedbyRyanPrimrose)
AltonMorsereceivedOrderofCanadaforhiscontribution tomechanizationoflumberindustryinChapleauarea
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AltonMorse,borninMaineintheUnited States, came to the Chapleau area where he becameinvolvedinthelumberbusinessin1913, and70yearslaterhereceivedtheOrderofCanada for his contribution to the mechanization of the industry.
The citation to his award reads: "His solution to the problem of' hauling logs over the rough country of northern Ontario, the use of gasoline tractors, heralded the mechanization of the lumber industry and made possible its future development. Later, he and partner (Gordon Sheppard) formed new companies in which they set an example to others of the proper care and housingofworkers."
As Mr. Morse was unable to travel to Ottawa to accept his Order of Canada, his grandson Eric accepted it on his behalf in June 1983.
The Chapleau Sentinel reported that "the communitywasveryproudtohaveinourmidsta recipientoftheOrderofCanada,Canada'shighest distinction".
Heather Conn, writing in the Human HistoryofWakamiLakenotedthatMr.Morsehad a Linn tractor brought to Devon in 1917 which revolutionizedloggingoperations.
The Chapleau Sentinel article explained thatbeforethistimeloggingintheChapleauarea was localized and confined to stands of timber withinhorsedrawingdistancetoawaterwayused formovingthelogstoamill.
Mr.Morsesawwhatatractorcoulddoand onewaspurchased.Itprovedtobeagreatsuccess and as a result mechanized logging became a hallmarkofeverylumberoperationwithwhichhe wasassociated,thestorysaid.
It added that Mr. Morse made a "distinguished contribution to the economic growthofthecountry".
UponhisarrivalinChapleau,hisfirstjob was as the secretary to the Canadian Pacific Railway superintendent but soon thereafter in 1913 he became the manager of Devon Lumber Co.
AftertheUnitedStatesenteredWorldWar I he attempted to join its armed forces but his applicationwasdeniedonthegroundsthatlumber businesswasan"essentialservice".
His later positions included general
managerofAustinandNicholson Lumber Co, the McNaught Lumber Co., the Wakami Lumber Co., and then Vice President and General Manager ofSheppardandMorseLtd.
With Mr. Sheppard, he created what was described as "modelvillage"foremployees--bothatSultanandPinealLake. The Order of Canada citation recognizesthisefforttoo.
Dr. G. E. 'Ted' Young, whowasaclosefriendofMr.and Mrs.Morsenotedthatcompared to other lumber communities Sultan was the most lively. Dr. Young was the company doctor too. In fact Mr. and Mrs. Morse lived in an apartment in his buildingforyears.Hehadretired in1969.
Iamthefirsttoadmitthat I don't know much about the lumber industry but now having written about the Martel family, Lucien Lafreniere, Oliver Korpela and nowAlton Morse, I am fascinated with it. More to come.
I did spend time visiting with Bob and Queenie (Matheson) Halliday at both Sultan and Pineal Lake with my motherMuriel(Hunt)Morrisasa kid --- and I partied at Racine Lake. My email is mj.morris@live.ca Heretiredin1969.
ORDER OF CANADARECIPIENTAlton Morse and his wife Elizabeth poseforaphotoontheoccasionof
Alton’sappointmenttotheOrderof Canada, Canada’s highest distinction.
Les membres de l’Alliance des francophones engagés vous souhaitent un bel été !
Déjà la dernière page !
Le mois de juin marque la fin de notre belle aventure annuelle avec Francophonie en folie.
Nous voilà déjà à la dernière page de notre journal !Au cours des neuf derniers mois, nous avons partagé ensemble de beaux moments, des découvertes et beaucoup de fierté francophone.
Merci d’avoir été au rendez-vous, mois après mois. On se retrouve en force dès octobre prochain pour une nouvelle édition remplie d’énergie et de passion !
OntarioGrowingAgricultureSectorinClayBeltRegion
Province strengthening Northern Ontario's economy by supporting local farms and creating agri-food jobs
The Ontario government is investing more than $1.4 million to support five agriculture projects in the Clay Belt region, a vast tract of fertile soil in Northern Ontario. Protecting Ontario's northern agriculture sector is essential to ensuring a strong, self-sufficient food supply chain. These investments will expand business operations, improve crop yields, create jobs and stimulate economic growthintheNorth.
“NorthernOntario'sClayBeltisaregion primed for development and growth for our agriculture producers,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “Through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund, we are protecting this region's agri-foodsectorandourlocalfoodsupplychain during these uncertain times. Today's investments will help make our province's northerneconomymoreselfreliant,resilientand abletowithstandwhatevercomesourway.”
Funding is being delivered to the following agriculture businesses through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC):
- $1 million for the Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA) to administer a
tile drainage project that will support the installation of tile drainage on approximately 1,872 acres in the Timiskaming-Cochrane area, benefitting a consortium of 18 agriculture producers
-$200,000forGreenrockAcres–asheepfarmin Thornloe–tobuildanewbarnandfeedstorage, renovate its existing barn and purchase equipment
- $93,303 for KR Farms – a cattle farm in New Liskeard – to build a hay and equipment shed, installfencingandpurchaseequipment
- $71,300 for Adrian and Margaret Struyk –operators of a dairy and cash crop farm in Cochrane – to renovate their barn and purchase equipment
-$51,611forWillgroveFarms–adairyandcash cropfarminThornloe–tobuildahayshed.
“Our government is unleashing the potentialofNorthernOntario'sClayBeltregion to become a powerhouse for agricultural innovation and growth,” said Trevor Jones, MinisterofAgriculture,FoodandAgribusiness.
“Today'sinvestmentinthesefivetransformative projects marks a critical step forward in unlocking the region's fertile lands and vast opportunities. By supporting initiatives like the
Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA) tile drainage project and local farms, we are boosting food production, creating jobs and building a more resilient and self-reliant northerneconomy.”
The NOHFC fosters economic growth, job creation and workforce development throughouttheNorth,benefitingcommunitiesof all sizes, both rural and urban, including Indigenous communities. Since June 2018, the NOHFChasinvestedmorethan$905millionin 7,309 projects in Northern Ontario, leveraging morethan$2.8billionininvestmentandcreating orsustainingover11,210jobs.
Through its funding programs, the NOHFC offers support to public and private sector economic development projects across NorthernOntario.
InJanuary2025,theOntariogovernment announced an investment of an additional $30 million over three years beginning in 2025–26, bringing the NOHFC’s annual budget to a total of $110 million. This funding will serve as a catalyst for further economic development and growthintheNorthandsupporttheexpansionof NOHFC programmingeligibilitytoincludethe DistrictofMuskoka.
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On July 1, 1867, the autonomous Dominion of Canada -- a confederation of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the future provinces of Ontario andQuebec--wasofficiallyrecognizedbyGreat Britain with the passage of the British North AmericaAct.July1wouldlaterbecomeknownas CanadaDay. Lastweekssolutions
NLFB 2025bringsfunforthewholefamily-Drumming,Karaoke,andmore!
ThisYear,NorthernLightsFestivalBoreal (NLFB) is bringing the music, colour, and joy of summer alive for families with a vibrant lineup of family-focused events, which will take place SaturdayandSundayfrom11a.m.to4p.m.atBell Park.
Peopleofallagesareinvitedtoexperience the Family Zone, a vibrant and engaging space filled with creative, interactive activities, perfect for both kids and parents.With free admission for children under 14, NLFB continues its commitment to being an inclusive and accessible festivalfortheentirecommunity.
A big highlight this year is the Spirit of World Drumming Circle Workshop with Jeff Stewart. Jeff is a longtime performer with 30+ years of experience and a music educator who brings people together through music. No experienceneeded,justshowupandjointhebeat! Otherfamilyeventsinclude:
CBC Radio Karaoke: Kids and adults alike can singtheirheartsouttobelovedtunes.
Pimii Kamik Gas Bar & Gift Shop
Located on the Chapleau Cree First Nation SUMMER HOURS will be from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., 7 days a week
Drop by and check out our line of Authentic Native Crafts, Unique Gift Ideas, Jewellery, and Gift Certificates TOO!
We also carry road trip snacks, which includes Subs, Chips, Pop, plus a whole lot more.
FacePainting&BouncyCastles:Alwaysahitwith littleones,theseclassicfavouriteswillbringsmiles allaround.
FreeAdmissionforChildren:Familiescan enjoyalltheseactivitiesandmoreatnoextracost forkidsunder14withaticketbearingadult.
Festival Executive Director Michelle Murray shares,“AtNLFB,webelieveincreatingafestival experiencethat’sforeveryone,includingfamilies. The Family Zone is full of creative energy and is always one of the most joyful parts of the weekend.”
NLFB’s family zone is a perfect weekend escapeforfamilieslookingtoenjoyarts,musicand culture. Mark your calendars and join us for a weekendfullofrhythm,laughter,andunforgettable memories!
Northern Lights Festival Boréal is one of Canada’slongest-runningmusicandartsfestivals, dedicated to celebrating creativity, diversity, and community. Through year-round events and its flagship summer festival, NLFB brings worldclass music and cultural experiences to Northern Ontario.Formoreinformationvisitnlfb.ca.
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OntarioBuildingaMoreCompetitive,ResilientNorthernEconomy
New focus of Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation will protect jobs, companies and communities in Northern Ontario from U.S. tariffs
The Ontario government recognizes the current turbulent landscape resulting from U.S. tariffs and related U.S. trade policies, and the significant uncertainty for Northern Ontario’s workers and businesses. To protect Northern Ontario’seconomytodayandintothefuture,the government is refocussing the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to prioritize investments that protect northern industriesandjobs,mitigatetheimpactsoftrade disruptionsandsecurenewopportunitiesforthe long-termprosperityofthenortherneconomy.
“To build an economy that is stronger, more competitive and self-reliant, our government is refocussing our investment priorities,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “The NOHFC’s new focus will help keep workersonthejobandcreatemoreopportunities for businesses in Northern Ontario to thrive and
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growinthefaceofU.S.tariffs.”
Starting immediately, the NOHFC will supportprojectsthatstrengthentheeconomyand help sectors and communities respond to economic challenges in the face of U.S. tariffs. Thisnewdirectionforthe NOHFC willinclude focusing investments on projects that respond rapidly to emerging issues in sectors and communities impacted by U.S. tariffs. Funding will also focus on supporting economic growth, innovation and creating and maintaining jobs in NorthernOntarioforthelong-term.
ThesemeasureswillhelptheNOHFCto further serve as a catalyst for growth and developmentinNorthernOntariowitharenewed focus on driving prosperity, boosting competitiveness,securingnewopportunitiesand ensuringtheregionremainsaleaderinOntario’s economy.
This new direction is in addition to the
government’srecentlyannouncedinvestmentof an additional $30 million over the next three years,bringingtheNOHFC’sannualbudgettoa total of $110 million. Together, these initiatives will benefit communities of all sizes, both rural andurban,includingIndigenouscommunities. Through its funding programs, the NOHFC offers support to public and private sector economic development projects across NorthernOntario.
Since June 2018, the NOHFC has investedmorethan$905millionin7,309projects in Northern Ontario, leveraging more than $2.8 billion in investment and creating or sustaining over11,210jobs.
At the NOHFC Board of Directors meeting in Timmins on June 17, 2025, approximately 79 projects were approved to receiveNOHFCfundingsupport.
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(EN) Atteindre la retraite est un objectif pour beaucoup.Maisunefoiscecapfranchi,certaines personnes réalisent que ce mode de vie ne leur convient pas tout à fait. Que vous envisagiez de reprendre un emploi à temps plein ou à temps partiel, voici quelques bonnes raisons de faire le saut:
1.Augmentervosrevenus.Iln’yariendemalà reprendreunemploipourdesraisonsfinancières. Certains retraités constatent que leur revenu fixe ne suffit pas à réaliser tous leurs projets. Reprendre le travail peut offrir une plus grande
liberté financière et contribuer à préserver votre autonomie. En plus, c’est vous qui décidez des conditions : vous pouvez repartir à la retraite quandvouslesouhaitez.
2. Retrouverune routine à votre rythme. L’un des défis de la retraite est souvent le manque de structureauquotidien.Avoirunemploidutemps régulieraideàmaintenirunebonnesantémentale etphysique.Reprendreuntravail,mêmeàtemps partiel, permet de recréer une routine, de rester actif et de combattre l’ennui ou le sentiment de vide que certains peuvent ressentir après avoir
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Si vous commencez un nouveau poste, veillezàdonnerlaprioritéàunéquilibreentrevie professionnelleetvieprivéequivousconvienne. C'est l'occasion de travailler non pas parce que vous y êtes obligé, mais parce que vous trouvez cela gratifiant, que vous aimez le défi ou même quevousvoulezsimplementresteroccupé.
3. Tisser de nouveaux liens. De nombreux retraitésressententuncertainisolementounotent une baisse de leurs interactions sociales. Reprendreletravailpeutêtreuneexcellentefaçon derencontrerdenouvellespersonnesetd’élargir soncerclesocial.Lesmilieuxdetravailréunissent souvent des personnes d’âges et d’horizons variés, ce qui permet de créer des liens que l’on n’auraitpeut-êtrejamaistissésautrement.
4.Avoirunimpactconcret.Certainschoisissent de retourner au travail pour mettre leur expertise auserviced’unecausequileurtientàcœur.C’est le cas d’un couple canadien, anciennement actif dans le secteur minier, qui est sorti de la retraite pour participer au Partenariat d’assistance technique, une initiative soutenue par Affaires mondialesCanada.Grâceàleurexpérience,ilsse sontrendusauKosovoetauMalawipouraiderles industriesminièreslocalesàadopterdespratiques plusdurables.
Lescompétencesetl'expériencequevous avez acquises peuvent faire la différence d'une manière que vous n'auriez peut-être jamais envisagée. Vous pouvez commencer par écouter l'histoire de ce couple, ainsi que celle d'autres leaderslocauxayantunimpactmondial,dansune nouvelle baladodiffusion à tap-pat.ca/fr/au-delades-frontieres.