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Monday Morning News – January 15

Weather: Snow Squall Watch in Effect Today – Flurries with risk of snow squalls. Local blowing snow this afternoon. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -9. Wind chill -22 this morning and -17 this afternoon. Tonight – Flurries or local snow squalls. Local blowing snow. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind ...

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Snow Squall Watch (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

4:22 AM EST Monday 15 January 2024 Lake effect snow likely later today into Tuesday. Hazards: Snowfall amounts possibly exceeding 15 cm. Timing: Beginning later today and continuing into Tuesday. Discussion: Lake effect snow bands are affecting areas south of Wawa this morning, and they are expected to move northward later today or tonight. Lake effect snow is expected to ...

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Snow Squall Watch (LSPP – Searchmont)

5:47 AM EST Monday 15 January 2024 Multi-day lake effect snow squalls. Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Hazards: 40 to 70 cm of snow, with locally higher amounts possible by Wednesday morning. Significantly reduced visibility due to heavy snow and local blowing snow. Timing: Today through Wednesday. Discussion: A multi-day lake effect ...

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Snow Squall Watch (Chapleau – Missinabie Lake)

5:35 AM EST Monday 15 January 2024 Winter weather travel advisory in effect today. Hazards: Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in areas of heavier snow. Timing: This morning through this evening. Possibly continuing into Tuesday. Discussion: Lake effect snow off Lake Superior may extend far enough inland to affect portions of Highway 101 and 129 ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – January 12

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 7 7 FAHRER, Tom 2 5 7 HALL, Dave 2 5 6 McCoy, Joe 2 5 6 BUCKELL, Chris 5 4 7 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 3 7 RAINVILLE, Heather 7 2 6 STOYCHOFF, Peter 7 2 6 GLOVER, Justine 9 1 6 SWITZER, Anya 9 1 6 CORLEY, Sarah 11 0 6 Ice ...

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Saturday Morning News – January 13

Weather: Today – Snow and local blowing snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind northeast 40 km/h gusting to 70 becoming north 20 gusting to 40 late this afternoon. Temperature falling to -18 this afternoon. Wind chill near -30. Risk of frostbite. Tonight -Periods of snow. Amount 2 cm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this ...

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RUTLAND, Arthur William

13 May, 1960 – 10 January, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic loss of a treasured father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Arthur was the beloved son of the late Gordon and Rose Rutland. He was cherished by his children Tianna Jobst (Nick), Tanner (Jessica), and Cheyenna. Arthur was deeply proud of his ...

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Friday Morning News – January 12

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries this morning. Wind NE20 km/h becoming light early this morning. Wind becoming NE30 gusting to 50 this morning. High minus 12. Wind chill -27 this morning and -22 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Periods of snow and local blowing snow beginning ...

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Winter weather travel advisory (Chapleau -SSM – Elliot Lake)

5:12 AM EST Friday 12 January 2024 Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet SSM – St. Joseph Island Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake Winter weather travel advisory in effect for tonight. Hazards: Heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 7 to 15 cm. Strong wind gusts resulting in significantly reduced visibility in blowing snow. Timing: Tonight into Saturday evening. Discussion: ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Impaired Charges Laid after Mission Road Traffic Stop

SE OPP Wawa

A driver is facing criminal charges following a traffic stop in Wawa. On January 8, 2024, shortly after 10:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting proactive patrol, when officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Mission Road. Investigation revealed the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Sarah BASARABA, 25 ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Criminal Charges Laid after Domestic Dispute

SE OPP Wawa

A Wawa resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On January 7, 2024, shortly before 3:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Hillcrest Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old person from Wawa was arrested and charged with the following: Spousal Assault ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Fail to Comply with Probation Order Charges

SE OPP Wawa

Criminal charges have been laid following a domestic dispute in Wawa. On January 7, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance on Mission Road in Wawa. Investigation revealed an individual violated their release conditions by communicating with someone while on conditions not to. As a result, a ...

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Thursday Morning News – January 11

Jan 11, 2024 at 07:57 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -11. Wind chill -27 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -21. Wind chill -19 this evening and -28 overnight. Risk of frostbite. ...

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Wawa Ladies Curling Standings – January 10

RANK WINS G.P. TAVELLA, Debbie 1 6 6 LESCHISHIN, Barb 2 4 5 PARSONS, Rochelle 2 4 6 BLANCHET, Emma 4 3 7 BONITZKE, Wendy 4 3 6 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 4 3 6 BUSSINEAU, Denise 4 3 5 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa 4 3 7 LOWE, Cheri 4 3 7 SPENCER, Diane 4 3 6 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 3 6 MATHIAS, Danette ...

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