This inukshuk stands on the beach overlooking Wawa Lake. Less than a foot tall, it seems much larger in these photos. It was made from the stones that line the new bioswales.
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MHS “Pasta” Money on to Charity Dinner
On Wednesday, June 12th, the MHS Hospitality Class held a pasta dinner with all the proceeds to go the CHADWIC Home. A delicious dinner Caesar Salad, Penne with Meat Sauce and dessert was served. As a result of this very successful event, the MHS Hospitality Class will be donating over $500 to CHADWIC Home. People were entered into the draw if they ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – June 20
Weather – Sunny. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Wind light becoming northwest 10 knots near noon then veering to north 10 near midnight. Wind becoming light near noon Friday. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 6. News Tidbits – Darren Emond an artist from Wawa is part of Sault Ste. Marie’s new Downtown Association and Future SSM’s Downtown ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – June 19
Weather – Clearing early this morning. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Wind northwest 10 knots becoming light near midnight then becoming northwest 10 near noon Thursday. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 10. News Tidbits – The Canadian team at the Women’s World Cup are unbeaten in 10 games in ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – June 18
Weather – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Clearing near midnight. Low 8. News tidbits – It was sad to hear that Jim the Barber has closed up shop. Wawa-news would like to wish him a happy retirement. SooToday has had to battle Algoma Public Health in the ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – June 17
Weather – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. High 19. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy near midnight with 40 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 9. News Tidbits – J. Kathleen Thompson lost her sister to ovarian cancer and now she is on a mission to raise awareness and ...
Read More »Minor Delays after Early Morning Collision
There were only minor traffic delays after what appeared to be a serious single vehicle collision30 kil0meters north of Wawa. This vehicle left the roadway before dawn and firefighters from the Wawa Volunteer Fire Department assisted in traffic control and paramedics with the patients. Both Wawa and Dubreuilville paramedics were at the scene. Both ambulances were seen ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – June 14
Weather – Increasing cloudiness. Showers beginning this afternoon. High 15. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Showers ending late this evening then clearing. Low plus 5. News Tidbits – Toronto Raptors win their 1st NBA championship 112-114-110! My thanks to all the Raptors fans who corrected me 🙂 The Superintendent of Education, Maria Esposito, for the Huron-Superior Catholic District ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – June 13
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 6.
Read More »Help MHS “pasta” money on to charity!
The Michipicoten High School Hospitality Class is holding a “Pasta” money on to Charity Dinner tomorrow night, Wednesday, June 12th. The proceeds from this dinner will passed on to CHADWIC Home. Come and enjoy a fine dining experience beginning at 6 p.m. If you are thinking of joining them for dinner, please purchase your ticket or contact Cathy Lachine at ...
Read More »Pinewood Drive Businesses Support Karin & Her Garbologists
It is no big secret that the Garbologists, founded by Karin Grundt, have been cleaning the shoulders of our local highways for years – over 25 that I can think of. At one time, Karin and her crew cleaned from Wawa to Hawk (and then on to Jager Strandboard), Highway 17 south to the Michpicoten River, and west to Northern ...
Read More »New Scam hits Wawa!
A local resident was approached by two men in the parking lot of a local store Friday afternoon. They asked to borrow a phone, they were tourists from Greece, and their english was very poor. The Wawa resident dialed the number for them, and they spoke to someone for a couple of seconds – then handed the phone back. It all ...
Read More »Rock Island Presents – Dinner & Concert with Logan McKillop
Wawa-news is excited to be attending tonight’s dinner and concert at Rock Island Lodge at 6 p.m. It will be an excellent dinner prepared by Wawa’s talented Judy Moore and crew. Dinner features baguette, Greek Salad/Chick Pea Salad. The main course is Porketta with roasted potatoes and a veggie medley. Dessert will be a hard choice between a Strawberry ...
Read More »Pickleball comes to Wawa!
Pickleball? According to Wikipedia “Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a Wiffle Ball, over a net.” Wawa seniors (male and female) will be introduced to the fastest growing sport in the ...
Read More »Sultan Road remains Closed due to Culvert Washout
Wawa-news reported yesterday afternoon at 4:30 that reports were that the Sultan Road was impassable due to a culvert that had washed out in the rain. That was confirmed by EACOM Timber Corporation that at KM 69 the road has washed away. This morning EACOM Timber Corporation advises that their staff are on their way to assess ...
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