Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Flash Freeze Warning (Pukaskwa Park, White River, Dubreuilville, Wawa)

At 5:53 a.m. a Flash Freeze Warning was issued for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville A flash freeze is expected this afternoon as northerly winds usher in a significantly colder air mass. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Flash ...

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Morning News – February 14

Feb 14, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Clear. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 3. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers this evening. Rain beginning near midnight. Amount 5 to 10 mm. ...

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Special Weather Statement “Snow” – (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

At 5:25 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement warning of snow for regions of Ontario including  Manitouwadge – Hornepayne. A low-pressure system originating from the Four Corners (Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico)) is expected to impact the region tonight into Wednesday night. Precipitation associated with the low may begin as rain or a mix of rain and snow ...

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Area Road Conditions – February 14

Feb 14, 2023 at 06:37 Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 23-2-14 5:14 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Bare and dry road Good No 23-2-14 5:36 AM Highway 101 From Highway 651 to Wawa Bare and dry ...

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Morning News – February 13

Feb 13, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Flurries ending this morning then cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning then light this afternoon. High 1 with the temperature falling to -2 this afternoon. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight ...

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Morning News – February 11

Feb 11, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle late this morning and this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this morning. High zero. Wind chill -14 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries ...

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Morning News – February 10

Feb 10, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High -7. Wind chill -17 this morning and -11 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness this evening. Wind becoming southwest ...

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Area Road Conditions – February 10

Feb 10, 2023 at 06:52 Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Snow covered Fair Yes 23-2-10 6:30 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow covered Fair No 23-2-10 5:22 AM Highway 101 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow covered Bare and wet road Good No 23-2-10 5:21 AM Highway ...

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STOCKTON, David Alan ‘Dave’

April 24, 1974 – February 3, 2023 Unexpectedly at Roscommon, Michigan at the age of 48. We are sure that he was greeted with open arms by his parents, Myrtô and Gary Stockton. Heartbroken is his wife, Darla and their three children, Aspen, Wyatt, and Peyton. Grieving with his family are his siblings; Brenda, Roger (Cathy), Michele (Kevin) and Victoria ...

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Morning News – February 9

Feb 9, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late this morning. High zero. Wind chill m-12 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning early this evening. Local amount 2 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (SSM – St. Joseph Island)

4:17 AM EST Thursday 09 February 2023 The snowfall warning has been downgraded to a winter weather travel advisory for Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island. Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning near noon. Snow will begin near noon and taper to light flurries overnight. Accumulations of 5 to 10 cm is possible. Be prepared to adjust your ...

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Sir James Dunn Celebrates Literacy Week!

We kicked off Literacy Week with a Family Literacy Photo Contest. Families were encouraged to submit photos of how they incorporate literacy at home. We were reminded that literacy is everywhere. Literacy can be found in cooking, music, art, games, physical activity, and more. We were also reminded that literacy is FUN! To celebrate, we had many special guests in ...

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Morning News – February 8

Feb 8, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early this afternoon. High of 1. Wind chill -12 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -9. Wind chill -6 this evening and -12 overnight. News Tidbits: Blind River will ...

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Significant Snow possible (Chapleau, Gogama, SSM…)

5:44 AM EST Wednesday 08 February 2023 Special weather statement in effect for the areas show in grey. A low-pressure system is expected to bring snowfall to northeastern Ontario beginning Thursday afternoon. Snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm will be possible. Snow may mix with ice pellets at times, which could reduce the accumulations. The heavy snow will weaken ...

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Hwy 17 – One Lane at Coldwater Bridge – OPEN

Feb 8, 2023 at 7:03 a.m. Hwy 17 was fully opened at 22:47, Tuesday evening.   Feb 7, 2023 at 17:55 Highway 17 is open one lane at the Coldwater River Bridge.   Feb 7, 2023 at 16:00 Hwy 17 was opened at 11:03 a.m., and has been closed again (13:22) due to a collision in the Coldwater River area ...

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