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Snow day! Here's what's closed or cancelled (updated: 2:58 p.m.)

The list will be updated as more cancellations come in
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A man makes his way down a snowy downtown alley in this file photo. Jeff Klassen for SooToday

The following businesses and organizations have reported closures or cancellations for today (Dec. 15, 2016):

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- Just advising Sault Tridents Underwater Hockey is cancelled tonight at the John Rhodes due to the weather.

- Bulk Barn will be closed at 5 p.m. due to the weather and will be reopening tomorrow 8 a.m.

- The Centennial Library branch advises it will close at 6 p.m. UPDATE: Due to the inclement weather the Centennial Library will be closing at 5 p.m. this evening.  We are looking forward to be open again 9 a.m. Friday morning.

- City Transit services are cancelled for the remainder of today. Stay tuned for updates regarding tomorrow’s operations.

- The Batchewana First Nation Christmas parade and memorial tree lighting set to take place tonight is cancelled due to weather conditions. The rescheduling date will be announced tomorrow.

-YMCA We will be closed for the remainder of the day and look forward to opening Friday morning at 5:30 a.m. with full operations at all sites. We appreciate that this is an inconvenience for those wanting to continue their fitness regime and for parents needing child care, but everyone's safety is our top priority.

- Sault Ste. Marie International (SSM IKD) All classes for tonight and the Christmas Party for tonight are cancelled due to weather.

- The local Vianet office has closed as of 1 p.m. and will re-open at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. Tech support and customer service is still available by phone/email.

- We Are Not Alone Parent Support Group on Assistive Technology hosted by the Learning Disabilities Association will be cancelled this evening at Sault College due to weather and school closures. Stay safe and warm and we will see you at our January session.

- Community First Curling Centre is closed for the day, all leagues cancelled - business as usual tomorrow

- Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board advises its board office is also closed today. Schools will not be open this evening to any groups that use H-SCDSB facilities.

- Ensurco Insurance Group will be closing at 1 p.m.

- Due to the weather the Canadian Red Cross at 475 Trunk Road is closing at 1 p.m. We will reopen tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m.

- Kick A Thon for Santa at Koong Joong Mu Sool Martial Arts has been rescheduled and will take place next Tuesday

- Sault Major hockey Association has cancelled all games and practices for Dec. 15

- The Country Way on Brock street will be closed today for the rest of the afternoon.

- Station Tower Optometry is closed for the day

- Dr. Ismeil Amhalhal's office is closed for the day. The office will call patients who had been scheduled today to rebook their appointments.

- United Way of Sault Ste. Marie and District and Volunteer Sault Ste. Marie offices located at 7A Oxford Street will close at 1 p.m. today. We will resume our regular hours on Friday at 9 a.m.

- Due to weather as well as transportation closures, Group Health Centre has chosen to rebook all scheduled appointments after 12:30 p.m. today, and will close most of our services at that time. If you have an existing appointment, you should receive a call shortly to schedule an alternate appointment.

Scheduled procedures in Obstetrics/Gynaecology and Surgery will still proceed if patients are comfortable attending. Patients will be contacted directly to determine if they would prefer to reschedule. For those with prescription refill needs, the Group Health Centre Pharmacy will remain open until 4pm today.

- ATS Bell on Bruce Street is closed today at noon due to weather. We will be open on Friday at 8:30 a.m.

- All Sault Female Hockey Association games and practices have been cancelled for Dec. 15.

- All local RBC Royal Bank branches will close at 12 noon today, and re-open for normal business hours on Friday. We encourage our clients to utilize their online and mobile accesses for today.

- Due to inclement weather, the Crimson Ridge Club and Dining Room will be closed today. We will reopen for regular business tomorrow for our evening Fish Fry.

- Dr. Tom Culina (Optometrist) will be closed for the rest of the day.

- Michael's arts and crafts will be closing at 1 p.m. and will reopen at 9 a.m. tomorrow.

- The local Weight Watchers meeting scheduled for tonight will be cancelled.

- UPDATE: Employment Solutions is closed for the remainder of the day and will reopen tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. for regular hours.

- Cases music has decided to close today.

- Stained glass classes held at Glassworks on Queen Street have been cancelled due to the weather conditions. The class has been rescheduled to Monday evening Dec.19 at 7 p.m.

- All CIBC branches in Sault Ste. Marie will be closed at noon today and re-opening tomorrow for regular hours.

- UPDATE: Due to weather conditions, Algoma Public Health's Sault Ste. Marie office will remain closed for the rest of today. If you had an appointment, you will receive a phone call with a new appointment date and time.

Please note: If you were scheduled for a TB test reading this afternoon, please come to the APH office Friday morning for your reading.

- WG Bentley Optometry is closed today.

- UPDATE: Sault College and Employment Solutions will remain CLOSED for the rest of the day. Today’s exams will be rescheduled. Stay safe!

- Jade Wellness Day Time boutique, classes and massages are cancelled today due to weather conditions.

- The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre will be closed for the remainder of Dec. 15 due to inclement weather, and plans to reopen tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.

- UPDATE: Community First branches on Bay Street and Trunk Road are closed for the day. Please use our website or mobile app for anytime access to your banking.

- St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church has cancelled its EDGE Youth Night for tonight, and will resume next Thursday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m.

- ER Employment Consulting is closed today

- All classes for ProMotion Martial Arts will be cancelled this evening due to weather conditions. 

- Winexpert located in the Wellington Square Mall is also closed today due to the weather

- Thomas Walls School of Music is closed today and lessons are cancelled

- The Township of Macdonald, Meredith & Aberdeen Additional Landfill site located in Echo Bay is closed for today.

- Muio's Restaurant and Convenience Store is closed for the day

- Due to extreme weather conditions, The Northern Arts Academy at The TECH will be closed for the day. Stay safe.

- Algoma University will remain closed for the remainder of Dec. 15 due to inclement weather. All exams are postponed until a later date. The George Leach Centre is now also closed. Algoma University will reopen tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. 

- Bricks 4 Kidz After-School Programs are cancelled due to weather conditions and school cancellations. 

- SOAR Chapter 7, U.S.W. meeting scheduled for this afternoon at the Elk’s Hall on Bay Street is cancelled due to the weather.

- Both My Health Centre locations at 955 Queen St. East and 683 Great Northern Road are both closed due to weather conditions.

- Take 5 event that was to be held tonight at the Holiday Inn Express is now cancelled. 

- Davey Dance Company - All classes are cancelled tonight due to weather

- Superior Family Health Team and Cambrian Mall are closed

- Armstrong McKay Counselling will be closed today due to weather. Company will contact all clients to reschedule as soon as possible.

- NAS Guns and Ammo at 726 Queen Street East will be closed for the day.

- River Rock Gifts will reopen tomorrow at 10 a.m.

- District of Sault Ste Marie Social Services Administration Board offices will be closed until noon

- Lis-Der Transportation operations suspended for the day

- All classes at Elite Dance Force will be cancelled this evening due to weather conditions. 

- Algoma Community Legal Clinic is closed today

- Social Services; Ontario Works, Housing Services, Community Child Care and Administration Offices will be closed all day

- Mane Street Salon and Spa's Wellness Centre (626 Queen Street East) closed for today and classes cancelled

- Fit Bodies. Fit Minds. is closed for the day with all classes cancelled this evening, as well as our 10 Year Anniversary party

- Azure Medispa is closed today.

- The Senior's Citizens Drop-In Centre and the Steelton Senior Centre are closed today. All programs and classes are cancelled.

- Kumon class is cancelled tonight at the John Rhodes Centre. Please contact the office if you need to pick up work.

- Shabby Motley is closed today.

- Community Living Algoma: all our locations (community supports, office and employment supports) are closed and staff are not to report to work. Staff associated with residential supports are expected to report work as per their scheduled shifts.

- Ontario Disability Support Progra‎m office will be closed today

- 50+ Singles meeting is cancelled for tonight.

- Phoenix Rising Drop-in Centre at 596 Wellington Street East will be closed today.

- CEFA will be closed all day due to the weather.

- Scotiabank located at 293 Bay Street - Station Mall, will be closed today due to the weather. We will resume normal operations tomorrow.

- Studio Dance Arts SSM is closed and all classes are CANCELLED tonight. Please stay safe everyone!

- Algoma Bicycle Company is closed today and will reopen Friday at 10 a.m.

- Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area ReStore will be closed today due to weather.

- Suzie Yoo Bridal will be closed for the day due to the weather.

- Mrs. B's Pizza on East Street and Great Northern Road closed for the day

- Credit Counselling Service of Sault Ste. Marie & District is closed today due to weather conditions

- Sault Ste. Marie Museum is closed today. Will reopen tomorrow morning if weather allows.

- Once Upon A Child will be closed for today due to weather.

- Joe's Clockwork Computers is closed today. We'll resume regular operations tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m.

- Gates college is closed today and will reopen tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.

- Please be advised that the children's aid society of Algoma offices will be closed today. Reports of child abuse neglect or maltreatment will be responded to at 705 949 0162 or 1888 414 3571

- Canadian Hearing Society is closed due to weather

- Eye Deal Optical will be closed today

- The Batchewana First Nation afternoon bingo is cancelled due to weather conditions.

- Christies RV is closed today

- Zion Lutheran's Cornucopia Christmas lunch is cancelled today and will be rescheduled.

- Station Mall is currently not open. We will reassess our opening status if the buses go back on the road. Please stay tuned to www.thestationmall.com or our Facebook page for any updates. 

- Northern Credit Union branches are closed. Second line, Mcnabb, Richards Landing, Thessalon, Iron bridge and Northern wealth management. Will reopen tomorrow morning.

-  Your Spiritual Connection Center will be closed today due to weather. 

- The Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site is closed today, Thursday Dec. 15th due to weather. 

- Debbie Tonon at Headlines has cancelled all appointments today

- Your Spiritual Connection Center will be closed today due to weather. 

- Meals on Wheels will not be delivering today

- Algoma Public Health's Sault Ste. Marie office is closed this morning. Road conditions will be accessed throughout the morning to determine if we'll open at noon. Updates will be made to our Facebook page and local media. 

- Ontario Disability Support Program Office is closed 

- Garden River administration building is closed today. Daycare is closed.

- Blossoms Fresh Fruit Arrangements will be closed today due to weather.

- River Rock Gifts will be closed until noon or further notice

- Sault Ste. Marie Public Library, both the Centennial and Korah branches, will be closed today until further notice. 

- Social Services; Ontario Works, Housing Services, Community Child Care and Administration Offices will be closed until moon December 15

- Program Read will be closed Thursday December 15.

- Algoma Family Services will be closed today in the Sault and central Algoma due to weather conditions. Wawa and Elliot Lake locations will be open

- Canadian Mental Health is closed, including Hope House (Club House)

- The Heart and Stroke Foundation is closed and the Blood Pressure Clinic today is cancelled.

- Oddfellows is closed due to weather. Will be open at 9am tomorrow 

- Bodystream Medical Office is closed today, due to weather. 

- Due to weather conditions the Batchewana First Nation Administration office, daycare, health centre, learning centre and Rankin Arena are closed today (Thursday December 15, 2016) 

- Sault College is closed this morning, including Employment Solutions. The situation will be evaluated throughout the day

- Program Read will be closed Thursday December 15.

- The Soup Kitchen Community Centre will be closed today. Hopefully we will be able to deliver our Good Food Box Program boxes tomorrow

- Dr. Kevin Caruso's office will be closed today. Appointments will be re-scheduled as soon as possible. 

- Batchewana First Nation Health Centre is closed

- The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority office will be closed this morning due to weather and road conditions. Updates to this closure will be posted on Twitter @ssmrca and Facebook www.facebook.com/ssmrca.

- The Algoma Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic will be closed today, Thursday December 15th due to the inclement weather. All appointments are cancelled, including the evening clinic. Patients with urgent medical concerns are advised to attend SAH emergency department.

- Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie is closed due to inclement weather until 12 noon today. 9 a.m. exams will be rescheduled. The University will be monitoring the weather and reassess for afternoon exams and operations by 11:30am. The George Leach Centre is open until further notice. 

- Algoma Family Services will be closed today in the Sault and central Algoma due to weather conditions. 

- The Indian Friendship Centre is closed and has cancelled all programs and services including the Health Centre

- Sault Ste. Marie Gymnastics Club is closed today due to weather

- Sault Community Career Centre is closed

- All classes at Progressive Training College of Business and Health are cancelled for today.

- Achieve Fitness for Women will be closed Thursday, Dec. 15 due to weather conditions.

- Northridge Montessori School will be closed today. 

- Cedarbrook Child Development Centre will be closed Thursday, December 15 in conjunction with ADSB school closure. 

- THRIVE Child Development Centre & H.S. McLellan Preschool are closed to all services today.

- The Sault Ste. Marie YMCA is still closed until further notice. This includes all off site Childcare Centres. 

- The Orchard Children's centre is closed due to weather 

- Meadow Park Montessori School will be closed Thursday December 15th, 2016. Please call school for details. 

- The Salvation Army SHeD (Community & Family Services) is closed today.

- John Howard Society is closed

- Baawaating Family Health Team will be closed today, Thursday December 15th. Should you have an urgent medical concern, please report to the SAH emergency department.

- Adult day program at Davey Home Closed today. Christmas party canceled.

- The Alzheimer Society office is closed today (Thursday, December 15th) due to weather.

- Riverside Christian Children's Centre is closed

- Pleases be advised transit services well be suspended. Will advise when we resume

- The Best Start Hub ~ Holy Angels School Site and The Best Start Hub ~ Holy Cross School Site will be CLOSED today due to the weather.

- Carrefour Meilleur départ École Notre-Dame-du-Sault will be CLOSED this evening due to the weather. The Community Christmas for Children Activity "Handprint Keepsakes" will be rescheduled for January for those who were registered.

- Dr. Samantha Wallenius' office will be closed today, Thursday, December 15th, 2016. Should you have an urgent medical/psychiatric concern, please report to the SAH Crisis Services office or the nearest emergency department. 

- The Child & Family Centre child care will be closed at both the Prince Charles and the Sault College site today due to the weather.

- At this time Staples is closed until further weather updates.

- The Waterfront Child Development Centre at 70 Foster Drive (Roberta bondar building ) is closed

- Batchewana First Nation administration offices including the Band Office, Day Care and Learning Centre are closed today due to weather conditions.

- Dr. Patricia McGarry-Roberts office is closed today and all appointments will be cancelled/rescheduled

- Dr Brynlea Barbeau's office will be closed today, Thursday December 15th. Should you have an urgent medical concern, please report to the SAH emergency department.

- Dr. Myriam Amimi's clinic is closed today. Patients are advised to go to Sault Area Hospital in the case of an emergency, but otherwise to stay home

- All Child Care Algoma Programs are closed today

- All school busses are cancelled today in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma, and all schools are closed to students and staff

-  Lake Superior State University’s main campus is closed Thursday, Dec. 15. Only essential personnel should report to work. The Norris Center and campus food service will operate as usual. Final exams have been rescheduled to Friday, Dec. 16, to be held at the same time and location as previously scheduled. Please monitor the LSSU website and social media sites for updates. A scheduled campus-wide Collegium will still take place on Friday, Dec. 16, at 8 a.m.

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