Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Thursday Morning News – May 9

Weather – Periods of snow or rain changing to rain near noon. Local snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm. Rainfall amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind east 20 km/h. High plus 4. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Rain ending this evening then cloudy with 40 percent chance of drizzle. Amount 5 mm. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light ...

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Truck cleans up some guardrails

  Yesterday afternoon, this pickup was observed having hit and removed at least one and probably two guard rails on the Michpicoten River Village Road. There did not appear to be any injuries.  

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By-Hands Festival – Spring 2019

  Last weekend, the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre was full of artisans and their wares. You could find pickled beets, bread, coffee, pottery, blankets, soaps, candles… Well, just about anything – including sparkly slime! Many shoppers were looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift and some were preparing for Father’s Day. In all, everyone seemed to be having a great ...

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Wesdome Gold Mine Hosts Algoma District’s Mine Rescue Competition

  Wesdome Gold Mine is hosting the Algoma District’s Mine Rescue Competition at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre (MMCC) from Wednesday, May 8th – 10th. There are three teams competing, Wesdome Gold Mines, Island Gold Mine, and Hemlo Gold Mine. The competition will test the teams’ knowledge, firefighting skills, first aid response, use of emergency equipment, and their decision-making ability under ...

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Wednesday Morning News – May 8

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 11. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. Rain beginning this evening then changing to periods of snow mixed with rain before morning. Rainfall amount 10 to 15 mm. Local snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming east 20 km/h before morning. Low plus 1.   News Tibits – ...

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Noront Resources names Sault Ste. Marie the home of its new Ferrochrome Production Facility

Noront Resources has named Sault Ste. Marie the home of its new Ferrochrome Production Facility (FPF). Premier Ford said, “Our government promised to make Northern Ontario Open for Business and Open for Jobs. This new processing plant has the potential to create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, benefitting skilled resource and manufacturing workers across the region. I want to personally ...

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Committee and Council Meetings Tonight – May 7

There are two meetings in Council Chambers tonight at 6:30 p.m., a Corporate Planning Committee Meeting and a Council Meeting. Corporate Planning Committee Meeting Agenda (1) CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT (2) REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 Approval of Agenda (3) ANNOUNCEMENTS / DEPUTATIONS Firefighter 20 Year Exemplary Service Medal Algoma Public Health Unit Cemetery ...

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Tuesday Morning News – May 7

Weather – Mainly sunny. High 8. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight Clear. – Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill minus 5 overnight. News Tidbits – Last night Mattawa declared a state of emergency. Ontario Power Generation will be spilling 2′ of water from the Otto Holden Dam which is at capacity. Estimates are that ...

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Jamie “Adventureman” now unofficially Guinness World Record Holder

  A number of Wawa residents have been following Jamie’s efforts. Today he succeeded in his quest to become the Guinness World Record Holder for the greatest distance covered in seven days on a treadmill. From the Adventureman facebook page, He’s done it!!! Jamie is now the (unofficial, until verified) world record holder of the @guinnessworldrecords record for the greatest ...

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Monday Morning News – May 6

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 7. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 5. News Tidbits – It has taken years and years, but finally Victoria, BC will build a wastewater treatment facility to treat its sewage instead of dumping ...

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Fire Destroys Home in White River

  Just after 10 p.m. this evening, a residence on Durham Street in White River caught fire. The White River Fire Department is currently on the scene battling the fire. Photos shared to Wawa-news by a White River resident show the building has been engulfed by flames. Wawa-news has been told that the propane tank exploded just before the firefighters ...

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Friday Morning News – May 3

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 8. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill minus 5 overnight. News Tidbits – Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre is encouraging Sudbury residents to sign a City of Greater Sudbury flag wishing Alex Trebek well. Trebek ...

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Autism Public Consultations Begin

Ontario is holding public consultations on how children and youth with autism can be better supported. “I invite all people across Ontario to take part in the largest consultation on autism in the history of the province,” said Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “We are listening, and your advice will be invaluable in helping us best ...

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