This year appears to have have been one of the best Wawa Winter Carnivals ever. With events concentrated at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre, participants skipped over to events all Saturday long, then taking advantage of the inside events to escape the bitter cold. The Carnival began with the Opening Ceremonies Friday evening and for Mayor Rod Morrison, to ...

Residents of Wawa were thrilled this morning to hear on JJAM-FM the interview between Mayor Rod Morrison and “Caper” as confirmation of the filming for part of the movie “Snow Cake” was announced. Mayor Rod Morrison explained “It finally came together Monday. I got a call last night (Monday), that all lights are green, everything is a go! In fact, ...

The Wawa Winter Carnival ended with the gala performance of skaters from the Wawa Figure Skating Club. WFSC “Our Own Music Videos” was opened by the singing voice of Haley Filion who sang “O Canada”. Once again the gala was announced by the wonderful voice of Freda Gatz. The opening number was performed by all the WFSC skaters in “The ...

This Carnival saw the introduction of a new event; a Teen & Pre-teen Karaoke Sing-Off was held at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre Saturday evening (while the adults did the Legion Wing Ding). A good number of participants competed, while the audience did their share by clapping as the singers sang. Although some of the competitors were quite nervous, some ...

Feb 25, 2005 at 14:37 Lori Johnson, opened the ceremonies explaining that the audience was standing in the middle of the Snow Fantasy Court. There were statues of a “Snow Cake”, Sponge Bob icefishing and the face of Shrek. Lori thanked the volunteers, “this is a celebration of the volunteer spirit that is alive and well in our community, so ...

Aug 29, 2003 @ 19:21 Peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday, August 28th, 2003 after a valiant fight with cancer. Myrtô will be greatly missed by her husband Garrett Stockton, and their children Brenda (Marcus), Roger (Cathy), Michele, Victoria “Vicky” (Glen) and David (Darla). Her grandchildren will miss their “Grandmamma”; Katherine, Cameron, Garrett, Braedon, and Brianna. She ...

July 5, 1934 – March 30, 2001 It is with great sadness that we announce Joan’s death on Friday, March 30, 2001 following a four year courageous battle with cancer. Her quiet dignity and strength will be an inspiration for those left behind. Cherishing memories of her will be her beloved husband and partner Jack Aitkenhead, son Corky Aitkenhead and ...

November 20, 1924 – June 22, 2000 After a long illness, peacefully in his sleep, in hospital Pembroke in his 76th year. Rev. James Francis Cashubec of Chalk River. Beloved son of Agnes Cashubec (nee Belanger) and the late Frank Cashubec of Pembroke. Dear brother of Theresa (the late George) Beaulieu of Pembroke, Helena (Claude) Morel of Deep River, Alice ...

Suddenly at home on Sunday, July 20, 1997 at the age of 63 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald McDonough. Daughter of the late Gerald and Louise Derasp. Mother of Roger Derasp (Kathy), Joanne Lepage (Joey), Larry Roy, Michael Derasp (Karen), Ronald McDonough, Darlene McDonough, Robert McDonough (Marlene), Donald McDonough (Tammy), Anita McDonough Jr. (Rob) and Lee McDonough (Jennifer). ...

11 May 1906 – 7 Dec 1995 (aged 89) Peacefully at his grandson Richard’s home on Thursday, December 7, 1995. Gus, beloved husband of the late Hilma, loved father of the late Harry and stepfather of the late Arvo Backmann. Loving father-in-law of Sherlee Aho (Wawa). Dear grandfather of Richard and his wife Sheila, Daphne and her husband David Aspegren ...

After 91 years on this earth of feeding our bellies and warming our hearts is now finally at rest. At the Lady Dunn Hospital, Wawa, on Friday, June 26, 1992, Hilma Elina Aho, age 91, beloved wife of Kustaa G. (Gus) Aho, dear mother of the late Harry Aho and the late Arvo Backman, dear mother-in-law of Sherlee Aho of ...

Suddenly at Michipicoten Bay, Wawa, on Wednesday, September 7, 1988, Harry Aho of Wawa, age 59. Beloved husband of Sherlee Aho. Dear father of Richard (wife Sheila) of Goulais River, Debra of Thunder Bay and Daphne (husband Dave), also of Goulais River. Dear son of Gus and Hilma Aho of Wawa. Brother of the late Arvo Backman. Dearly loved grandfather ...

Suddenly at Bremmer Lake, on Saturday, June 23, 1979. Katharine Elizabeth Jones in her 41st year. Wife of William J. Jones, High Falls. Dear mother of Mrs. Valerie Martin, Sault Ste. Marie, Mrs. Wayne (April) MacKenzie, White Horse, Yukon; Sally and Tom, both at home. Dear daughter of Mrs. Bessie Gadke, of Palmerston, and the late Fred Gadke. Sister of ...

Erected to the memory of William Theophilus Richardson, lighthouse keeper at Gros Cap for many years. Died at Gargantua on February 6, 1915 aged 63 years. Also Daughter Laura   Notes from Ancestry.com: 1911 Ontario Census, Ontario, Canada Deaths 1869-1946. Lighthousefriends.com.: William Theophilus was born in England, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Allen) Richardson. The 1911 census record reports ...

Buried with her father. Erected to the memory of William T. Richardson, lighthouse keeper at Gros Cap for many years. Died at Gargantua on February 6, 1915 aged 63 years. Also Daughter Laura