Weather – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 31 in the morning and minus 16 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 24. Wind chill minus 21 in the evening and minus 29 overnight. Risk of frostbite. News ...
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“Come Out to Cheer!” – United We Roll Convoy on Sunday, February 17 – UPDATED with LIVE TRACKER
LIVE TRACKER Feb 17, 2019 @ 10:30 – Red Rock Corner Feb 17, 2019 @ 07:53 – The United We Roll Convoy left Thunder Bay (Valhalla Inn) at 7:30 this morning. They were planning a fuel stop for everyone at the Flying J (just east of Thunder Bay). Unfortunately, there is no official time of their passing by ...
Read More »Wawa Figure Skating Display
Our town has some very talented skaters. If you didn’t go down to the MMCC yesterday afternoon – you missed a great show. Here are photos of skaters in the first half of the performance!
Read More »Rotary Pancake Breakfast – A Carnival Favorite!
Once again Rotarians are feeding carnival goers a hearty breakfast. Today is the last day that you can go out and enjoy pancakes and sausage! While you are there, check out the display of books and if you have a child within their age range – sign up! The Rotary Club of Wawa and Cathy Cannon have brought the ...
Read More »Wawa Winter Carnival – Wings and Tunes
The Wawa Legion has the best wings in Wawa. We came to our table early and were prepared for a wait – these wings are delicious and everyone wants some. The music and good company at our table made that wait very enjoyable. Make sure to put this event in your planner for next year!
Read More »En-tom-ica
Entomica from Sault Ste. Marie is the feature event for this year’s Wawa Winter Carnival. Since 2014, Entomica has allowed people to meet and experience a variety of insects. If you like you can have Millie walk up your arm, or perhaps a walking stick. It is an experience that you shouldn’t miss. Entomica will be at the MMCC again ...
Read More »Wawa Winter Carnival – Sunday Agenda
Sunday 8 – 10:30 Rotary Pancake Breakfast MMCC Curling Lounge, Adult $7, Child $5, Family $20 10 – 2 p.m. Entomica MMCC Lower Fitness Room 6 – 11 p.m. Roxy Bowling – Cosmic Bowling free shoe rental with carnival button
Read More »Wawa Winter Carnival Fireworks & Bonfire
Just as eagerly anticipated as the parade, the fireworks and warmth of the bonfire were the next on the carnival agenda. The fireworks were oohed and aahed by everyone, then the bonfire was greatly appreciated – keeping everyone warm. After the fireworks and a hot chocolate, families started to go inside for the family dance, a la bug! The Wawa Volunteer Firefighters ...
Read More »Wawa Winter Carnival Parade
The 2019 Wawa Winter Carnival has officially begun. The event that kicks it off is the eagerly anticipated Wawa Winter Carnival Parade. The theme this year is “Bugs”. First place – St.Josephs French Immersion Catholic School Second place – “It’s The Wawa-News Bug” Third place – The Boondockers snow bikes Most Original Or Humorous – Mike Mantha Most Spirit – Mission ...
Read More »Wawa Winter Carnival – Saturday Agenda
Saturday 8 – 10:30 Rotary Pancake Breakfast MMCC Curling Lounge, Adult $7, Child $5, Family $20 10 -3 p.m. Artisan’s Fair MMCC Banquet Room 10 – 4 p.m. Entomica MMCC Lower Fitness Room 1 – 3 p.m. Lions Club Family Bingo MMCC Curling Lounge 1 – 4 p.m. Legion Cribbage Legion Hall, Broadway Avenue 4 -5 p.m. Wawa Figure Skating ...
Read More »Wawa Winter Carnival – Friday Agenda
Friday 11:30 – 2 p.m. Senior Goose Club Luncheon Indian Tacos or Chili, dessert & drink ($12/person) 6:30 p.m. Winter Carnival Parade Broadway Avenue to MMCC 7:00 p.m. Fireworks and Bonfire MMCC 7 – 9 p.m. Kids Dance & Dressed in Bugs Contest MMCC Banquet Room
Read More »United We Roll! Uniting Canada as they go!
There are many that have crossed our country in efforts to fundraise, draw attention to a particular cause, and there have been many ways that have been used from walking, running, horseback, unicycling, farm tractor and combine. Today a truck convoy has left Red Deer, Alta., on a four-day trek to Ottawa to take a message to politicians on Parliament Hill. ...
Read More »Picture of the Day – Happy Valentine’s Day
This is a very simple snow sculpture but is so beautiful. If you look closely, those little dots are not dots, but hearts. Although there is so much commercialization around all these ‘special’ days, it is nice to set aside a day to do something special for the ones you love. Sometimes we forget in the bustle of ...
Read More »Just taking a stroll!
When I first saw this pair, I thought the horse was pulling the skidoo, one of those memes you see on the internet. As I drove closer, it became clear the they were side by side. My next thought was that Kinzy, had gotten loose and Carol-Anne had gone out to find him and were now on their way home. ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – February 14
Weather – Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this morning. Amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 6. Wind chill minus 29 in the morning and minus 12 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. Tonight – Snow. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming north 20 km/h after midnight. Low minus 12. Wind chill minus 12 in the ...
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