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. ...
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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 ...
Read More »Wawa Fire Department Called to Blaze at Wawa Landfill Site
The Wawa Fire Department was called to a blaze at the Wawa Municipal Landfill Site just after 4 p.m. yesterday. The fire looked to be quite large, and firefighters worked for several hours on the fire.
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – February 13
Weather – Periods of snow ending near noon then cloudy. Local blowing snow early this morning. Amount 2 cm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this afternoon. High minus 11. Wind chill minus 23 in the morning and minus 16 in the afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 ...
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Andy Stevens has a puzzle and is hoping that a curling fan in Wawa may be able to answer his questions, and fill in some missing data. He explains that the Legion has on display a trophy know as the “Branch 429 President’s Trophy Annual Bonspiel”. He borrowed the trophy and copied down the names of the winning teams over ...
Read More »Corporate Planning Meeting Tonight – February 12
The Municipality of Wawa is holding a Corporate Planning Committee Meeting tonight Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. (1) CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT (2) REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 Appoint Clerk-Pro Tempore 2.1 Approval of Agenda (8) IN-CAMERA SESSION 8.1 Moving onto “In-Camera Session” 8.2 Personnel Issue: (1 item): Staffing – labour ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – February 12
Weather – Increasing cloudiness. Periods of snow and local blowing snow beginning this afternoon. Amount 2 cm. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 25 in the morning and minus 18 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow and local blowing snow. Amount 5 ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – February 11
Weather – Clearing early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 28 in the morning and minus 15 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h before morning. Low minus 18. Wind chill minus 19 in the evening and minus 28 ...
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What Happened at Council – February 7
In a quick email at 4:27 to media, a special meeting of council was announced for 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. All members of Council were present, and after approving the agenda, no declarations – council moved into an in-camera meeting. Mayor Rody informed the gallery that they would move into the back room in order to let the gallery ...
Read More »Bus Cancellations – Hornepayne and Batchawana to Thessalon
Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River & areas Due to the sudden white out and weather issues and in the interest of safety, all school bus transportation is cancelled today in the Sault Ste. Marie areas for all Boards. Central Algoma Area – including Echo Bay, Bruce Mines, Desbarats, St. Joe Island,Thessalon & areas Due to the sudden white ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – February 8
There are no weather alerts this morning, and all buses are running. Highway 17 has been reopened. Weather – Periods of light snow. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High minus 16. Wind chill minus 30 in the morning and minus 24 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. Tonight Periods of light snow ending late ...
Read More »Winter Storm Warning – May Want to Change any Travel Plans
You may wish to reconsider your travel plans for tomorrow. The winter storm warning that Environment Canada has made explains that the storm will bring a large area of snow to Northeastern Ontario and areas North of Superior tonight and Friday. Total snowfall amounts will reach 25 to 30 cm in most areas by Friday morning. Locally higher amounts near 40 cm ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – February 7
Snowfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park – White River – Dubreuilville – Agawa – Lake Superior Park Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected. Weather – Today Cloudy. Snow at times heavy beginning early this morning. Amount 10 cm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High minus 16. Wind ...
Read More »More snow expected this afternoon 15 – 25cm
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for most of Northern Ontario. Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25cm is expected. “Snow is expected to intensify this afternoon in advance of a rapidly developing Colorado low. Snow and local blowing snow is expected to create hazardous road conditions this afternoon into tonight. Snow will taper off Friday morning.” In a ...
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