The 2019/20 Fall Indoor Walking Program begins tonight at the Michipicoten High School. If you are afraid to walk outside during the winter because of uncertain footing – this is the best thing to do. From 4 to 7 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday you can walk the halls and get the ‘steps’ you need all winter long. ...
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Tuesday Morning News – October 15
Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. High 8. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Periods of rain ending before morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Low plus 2. News Tidbits – It’s time to register for curling. Registration is tonight and Thursday, October 17th at the Michipicoten ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – October 14
Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning then 40 percent chance of rain showers this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 6. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers changing to 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers this evening. ...
Read More »Sunday Morning News – October 13
Weather – Flurries changing to a few rain showers near noon. A few flurries inland this afternoon. Local snowfall amount 5 cm inland. High plus 3. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few rain showers ending late this evening then mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. A few flurries inland this evening. Local snowfall amount 2 ...
Read More »Dubreuilville renovates and renames arena – Eddy K. Lefrançois Recreation Centre
On Friday, the Eddy K. Lefrançois Recreation Centre welcomed members of the public to an Open House and ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the re-naming and special capital upgrades to the Eddy K. Lefrançois Recreation Centre. Local MPP Michael Mantha was on hand to congratulate the Centre’s members on the work done after receiving a $150,000 OTF grant in 2019 ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – October 12
Weather – Mainly cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 5. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Showers. A few flurries inland. Local snowfall amount 5 cm inland. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low plus 1. News Tidbits – Northern Lights Ford will ...
Read More »Found on FaceBook – 2nd Round of Proposals for on-ice recreation programming
The following post was found on FaceBook: “Thanks for all your comments and feedback on our new on-ice recreation programming. We have taken them into account and would like to present a second round of proposals. Included here is a schedule, as well as better definitions of Public Skate, Family Skate, Youth Pick-Up and Family Pick-Up. We would love to ...
Read More »Ghoulish greetings from the Soo Zombie Walk!
The zombies are rising from the dead once again to lurch to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre on Saturday, October 19th. 2019 marks our 10th year of frightening fun, and the zombies will have plenty to celebrate! The doors of the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre open at 3:00pm, ushering in the horde of undead to enjoy heaps of freakishly fun ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – October 11
Weather – Cloudy. Rain at times heavy beginning late this morning. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind southeast 30 km/h gusting to 60. High 16. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Rain at times heavy. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low plus 3. There is a rainfall warning in effect – ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – October 10
Weather – Mainly sunny. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h overnight. Low 9. The fall colors are gorgeous. Make your plans to go out and enjoy a walk tonight. The Thanksgiving weekend is not expected to be as nice.
Read More »Today is last day for Dream Vacation Lottery Tickets
There are still tickets available for the LDHC Foundation’s Dream Vacation Lottery. BUT the only catch is that they are only on sale today at John’s ValuMart from 11-2 and at LDHC admitting until 2:30 today. The draw will be made at 4:30 tonight in the Lady Dunn Health Centre’s lobby. The winner will receive a return trip for 2 ...
Read More »Time to Register for Curling – Ladies, Men’s & Mixed!
Although we hate to acknowledge it… Winter is coming. One of Wawa’s most favorite sports is curling, and Wawa has three different leagues for curlers to register in, Ladies, Men’s and Mixed. Men’s League – Beginning Monday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m. Ladies League – Beginning Tuesday, November 5th at 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. Mixed League – Beginning Thursday, November ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – October 9
Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – a few clouds. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 9. News Tidbits – A transport caught fire last night and has closed the northbound lane and shoulder in the Chapleau Landfill ...
Read More »Double Fundraiser Benefit – Saturday Night
There is a fundraising benefit for Nick Wiwchairyk and the Dwyer family planned for Saturday Night. There is live music, door prizes and lots of fun. Two youth, Abrielle will be singing and Ezekiel will be playing accordian. Organizers say “We are holding this benefit to show our community that no family has to go through their battles alone. They’re ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – October 7
Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Partly cloudy. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 9. Did you know? The Wawa Goose Seniors Club has teamed up with the Wawa Public Library to ...
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