A pair of trumpeter swans have made Wawa a stop. It isn’t the first time trumpeters have been here, but they are so very exciting to see. They are huge birds, weighing in from 20-25 pounds with a wingspan of 79.9 in (203 cm). The couple is enjoying a sojourn on the lagoon ponds, and are easily visible. If ...

Oct 19, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Sunny. High 18. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness late this evening. Low plus 2. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 6 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. 85,735 people (74.9%) in the Algoma District are fully vaccinated (Last Updated: 2:40 PM, October 18, 2021).   ...

February 16, 1930 – October 15, 2021 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Phyllis at Extendicare Van Daele in her 92nd year. Much loved wife of the late Emersen. Mom of Orville, Karen, Clyde, William, Kim, and Mary Jane. Daughter of the late Bill and Leona Penno. Loving sister to Clair, Lorrie and the late ...

Oct 18, 2021 at 07:56 Weather  Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 15. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 6 with temperature rising to 9 by morning. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 8 active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. 85,346 people (74.6%) in the ...

Oct 16, 2021 at 07:56 Weather  Showers. Wind becoming west 20 km/h near noon. High 11. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light after midnight. Low plus 3. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 8 active cases of COVID-19 in the ...

Oct 15, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Cloudy. 30 percent chance of drizzle or showers changing to 40 percent chance of showers this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 13. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming ...

Algoma Public Health has reported 2 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#480 – #481), both from Sault Ste. Marie and area this evening (October 15, 2021). Both cases were tested October 12th, one is of international travel with the other of close contact. Both are self-isolating.

Avec la mise en place des mesures de prévention de la propagation du virus de la Covid-19, le personnel de l’école Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) explorent de nouvelles façons d’offrir des activités parascolaires éducatives aux élèves. Ainsi, en ayant recours à la plateforme Chesskids, l’école a basculé son club d’échecs afin qu’il puisse opérer en ligne. Grâce à ce virage vers une ...

With the implementation of measures to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus, staff at École Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) are constantly exploring new ways to offer educational extracurricular activities to students. Thus, through the use of the Chesskids platform, the school has switched the format of its chess club so that it can operate online. Thanks to this shift to a ...

It took just less than two hours to tear down the old White’s Gift Shop/V & S (Steadman’s) on the corner of Broadway and Ste. Marie Street. The building had a varied history beginning as a butcher shop “The Blue Nose”, then as White’s Souvenir & Gift Shop, Steadman’s variety, and then Wood N’Wax for a while. It joins the ...

Oct 14, 2021 at 08:10 Congratulations to Al Hardy, winner of Week 16 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#1) Al selected contained the King of Diamonds, winning $299. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $6,224! Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. ...

Yesterday evening, Algoma Public Health reported 1 new case­­ of COVID-19 (#479), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. The individual was tested on October 12th, is of unknown exposure and is self-isolating.  

Oct 14, 2021 at 07:56 Weather A mix of sun and cloud. 70 percent chance of showers changing to 30 percent chance of showers near noon. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early ...

The Wawa Curling Club is getting ready for the upcoming season and holding two registration nights on October 18 and 19th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is for all leagues and spares, with new curlers and spares welcome. Entry is through the Curling Lounge side door (on the east side of the MMCC building – beside the propane bottles). ...

Oct 13, 2021 at 07:56 Weather  Cloudy with 40 percent chance of drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 17. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of drizzle this evening then 40 percent chance of showers after midnight. Showers beginning after midnight. Low 12. Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 6 ...