Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Saturday Morning News Tidbits – June 22

Weather – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 10. News Tidbits – Tonight is the Annual LDHCF Wine Tasting. If you would like to go, A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. The Gr 7/8 class from St. Joseph ...

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FENLON, Patricia “Auntie Pattie”

Patricia passed away suddenly at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the age of 52 after suffering long term complications of diabetes.  She goes now to join her beloved daughter, Hope and her father, Jim. Patricia will be missed by her mother Gina, cousins, aunts, uncles, family and friends. Auntie Pattie will be missed by her ...

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Bye Bye Beach House

  In August of 2016 it was disappointing to hear the update from Assistant Director Alex Patterson about the Wawa Beach House at Dr. Rose’s. For several years the beach house had been closed. Despite the lack of washroom facilities, Dr. Rose’s Beach continued to be the most popular beach in Wawa. At that time we were told that the ...

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Safe Kids Day – Gallery

    Safe Kids Day is always a great success for not only the kids but the adults. The kids have an opportunity to participate in a bike rodeo, look at different exhibits, and then the most exciting… use a hose to knock off a bottle from a pylon with a fire hose! This ia an annual event that volunteers ...

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On the Beach

  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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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