Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Snow Squall Watch from St. Joseph Island to Montreal River Harbour

At 5:16 AM this morning, Environment Canada issued a Snow squall watch for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Environment Canada says that snow squalls are expected to develop tonight and continue into Tuesday,  “Intense lake effect snow bands are expected to develop tonight and continue on Tuesday. Areas under the most ...

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Friday Morning News – November 9

Weather Today – Snow. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High zero. Wind chill minus 9 in the morning. Tonight – Snow ending overnight then cloudy. Amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 13. Wind chill minus 6 in the evening and minus 20 overnight.   News Tidbits –

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Red Canoe Closes – But other Plans are in the Works

After 19+ years on Broadway, The Red Canoe is closed the doors. Don and Jude Charbonneau have been selling their candles (remember Wood ‘n Wax>). soaps, music, art and collectibles locals and visitors to the town. Friends and shoppers came in for one last gathering in the gallery for snacks, music, socializing and of course, as Don quipped  “a little early ...

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Winter Weather Preparedness Tips for Travelling

We’ve been lucky so far, there hasn’t been any significant snowfall or road closures due to poor weather. However, that may change, and change within hours. A road closure due to a serious motor vehicle collision can also strand motorists on the side of the highway for a number of hours. Before you travel make sure you have checked weather ...

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Thursday Morning News – November 8

Weather Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 2. Wind chill near minus 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Periods of snow beginning after midnight. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up ...

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Wednesday Morning News – November 7th

Weather Today – Periods of rain or light snow changing to periods of snow near noon. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. Temperature falling to zero this afternoon. Tonight – A few flurries ending near midnight then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming ...

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Drilling at the Surluga Deposit shows high-grade Mineralization

Drilling at the Surluga Deposit continues to confirm the existence of wide zones of high-grade mineralization for Red Pine Exploration. High-grade results including: 5.28 g/t gold over 14.6 metres in SD-17-173, and 3.5 g/t gold over 32.8 metres in SD-18-228, further support the potential for a higher-grade underground resources accessible using the existing underground workings of the Surluga Mine. Quentin ...

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Tuesday Morning News – November 6

Weather Today – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain showers this evening and after midnight. Periods of rain or light snow beginning after midnight. Low plus 2. News Tidbits – Did you know that in 1917, Lt ...

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Monday Morning News – November 5

Weather Today – Periods of rain. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 6. Tonight – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain or drizzle. Fog patches developing late this evening. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low plus 2.   News Tidbits – The Sault Ste. Marie Sex Workers’ Rights organization is hosting a public ...

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Friday Morning News – November 2

Weather Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon. High plus 1. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 8. News Tidbits – Sault Ste. Marie Police Services reported yesterday that the city has seen four opioid deaths in four days. “Over the ...

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The Hound is Gone

  The Greyhound bus is gone. It is the end of a service that helped many in their travel from one end of the country to another. Many have remembrances of riding the bus. In Wawa, the Greyhound Terminal had many homes over the year; across from the Wawa Fire Hall, the Big Bird, Mac’s and finally at the Michipicoten Memorial ...

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NSA’s Clean out the Freezer!

Every fall, at the end of the season, Naturally Superior Adventures holds a “Clean out the Freezer” dinner event. This year was once again a great success. Attendees for dinner donated an amazing $810 in cash and an estimated 250 pounds of food for the Wawa Community Food Bank. David Wells commented, “Once again Judy excelled with some awesome cooking! ...

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Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, November 1-7

    Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7, and the Wawa Fire Department reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually. “In Ontario, more than 65% of injuries and deaths from CO occur in the home,” said Wawa Fire Chief Kevin Sabourin. “We want to make sure everyone ...

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Thursday Morning News – November 1

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries this morning and early this afternoon. High plus 4. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 7.   News Tidbits – Skiers of the Searchmont Ski Resort are awaiting information on the impending ...

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