Seventy-five years ago, another major event happened when our Canadian soldiers liberated the town of Antwerp and took the harbour which was still mostly undamaged and was planned to be used for supplying the Allied armies. The Allied Command had a big celebration but forgot to invite the Canadians who were already moving North to the Leopold Canal and the Dutch border. ...
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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – September 11
The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church. Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926. Thurs. Sept. 12 Worship Committee – 2:00 p.m. Sun. Sept. 15 Official Board Meeting Thurs. Oct. 17 – 21 Thrift Shop (Sorting takes place ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – September 11
Weather – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of drizzle early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 13. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – clearing this evening. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low plus 4. News Tidbits – Don’t forget the upcoming Alzheimer’s Coffee Break at the ...
Read More »SE OPP Wawa lay charges in Devin Collin Homicide
On June 29, 2019, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of found human remains along Highway 17, south of the Michipicoten River Bridge, in Rabazo Township. The remains were subsequently identified as Devin COLLIN, a 32-year-old, from Sudbury, Ontario, who had been reported missing on June 17, 2019. The investigation ...
Read More »Roof Repairs begin on Town Hall
A huge crane was observed behind the Municipal Town Hall this morning lifting materials to the roof. Council received the report CS 2019-15 – Town Hall Roof Replacement at the Corporate Planning Meeting of August 13th, accepted it the same night at the Regular Council Meeting. Council awarded the quotation to Dynamic Roofing (SSM) for the Town Hall ...
Read More »Birth – Calum Steven Paul Knee
Dustan Knee and Rebecca Lebel are thrilled to announce the arrival of their son Calum Steven Paul Knee born on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at 12:34 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 9oz., and 19.5 inches long. Proud Grandparents: Papa Paul Knee, Grandma Lynn Young, Grandma Doris Lebel, Memere Gisele Lyons and Papa Steve up in heaven. Excited Great Grandparents: Judy Knee, ...
Read More »World Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide is a global social issue, impacting incredible amounts of people and communities throughout the world. Over 4,000 Canadians die by suicide each year, and 800,000 worldwide. That is someone every 40 seconds. It is a devastating reality that countless people are affected by daily. World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10. The theme “Working Together to Prevent Suicide” continues ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – September 10
Weather – Periods of rain changing to periods of drizzle this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming east 20 km/h this morning. High 15. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – showers ending near midnight then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 10. News Tidbits – Visible from the International Bridge in the Soo, construction is well ...
Read More »SE OPP Hornepayne – Traffic Stop results in drug charges
On September 6, 2019, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 631 in Beaton Township, Ontario. At approximately 9:20 a.m., officers observed a northbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle was found to be wanted and was placed ...
Read More »2nd Annual Corn Roast
The 2nd Annual Free Corn Roast was held this past weekend at the Hawk Junction Community Centre. Organizer Mike Paquette said that he believed 100 or so people came out to enjoy the festivities. There were kids games, face painting, pumpkin ring toss, and even cotton candy. For the adults, they got to watch the kids play, enjoyed ...
Read More »Kids ARE returning to schools with fewer resources and less support
For the life of me, I wasn’t able at first why I was hearing people singing or humming and even two or three bopping to the tune of the Happy Days show theme. You know the one with starring Richie Cunningham, the Fonz and all the others from Milwaukee. I mean, it’s not exactly on the TV show ratings radar anymore. ...
Read More »Northeast Forest Fire Update – September 8
There was one active fire in the region by mid-afternoon on September 8. Algonquin Park 28 is under control at 0.1 of a hectare. The fire is located near Frank Lake in the southern portion of the park. The forest fire hazard is low to moderate across the region. For up to date forest fire hazard conditions in your area, ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – September 9
Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 17. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – increasing cloudiness. Periods of rain beginning after midnight. Low 10. News Tidbits – Wawa News has confirmed with the OPP Communications Centre in North Bay that there may be some minor traffic delays today where the cattle truck caught fire yesterday as ...
Read More »Hwy 17 – Open (Wawa to Alona Bay) – may be traffic delays
Sep 9, 2019 @ 07:22 – Wawa News has confirmed with the OPP Communications Centre in North Bay that there may be some minor traffic delays today where the cattle truck caught fire yesterday as the transport is removed today. One lane is expected to remain open, allowing for alternating flow of traffic through that area. Be aware of traffic ...
Read More »BERGERON, Alain
Passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019, at the age of 36 years. Loving father of Sebastien and Jeremy. Cherished son of Luc and Edith Bergeron. Beloved brother Denis (Guylaine Morin), Isabelle Perreault (Daniel) and Julie Boucher (Joël). Grandson of Francois Xavier Bouchard (feue Rachel Côté) and Florence Thibodeau (feu Gérard Bergeron). He will be remembered by his many aunts, ...
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