Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Council Meeting Tonight – May 22 (UPDATED Time Change)

May 22, 2018 @ 12:02 Please note that this meeting will be held at 4 p.m. May 22, 2018 @ 08:02 Council is holding a Special Council meeting tonight in Council Chambers at 6 p.m. Agenda (1) CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT (2) PRESENTATIONS (3) REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3.1 Approval of the Agenda (4) ANNOUNCEMENTS, ...

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Tuesday Morning News – May 22

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing near noon. High 21 except 15 near Lake Superior. UV index 7 or high. News Tidbits – At 10:30 a.m., Michael Mantha (Algoma-Manitoulin) and Michele McCleave-Kennedy (Sault Ste. Marie) make announcement egarding the Huron Central Railway

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Frost Advisory

May 20, 2018 @ 10:57 It’s hard not to buy plants in the spring and make our gardens look beautiful. Canadian Tire and ValuMart both offer a variety of plants, but one has to remember the saying not to plant until after the first full moon in June. If you do plant, you may wish to consider covering them up ...

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Friday Morning News – May 18

May 18, 2018 @ 08:12 Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight temperatures will drop to 7. Marine – Today Tonight and Saturday.Strong wind warning in effect.Wind east 15 knots increasing to southeast 20 near noon then diminishing to northeast 10 near noon Saturday. Wind increasing to north 20 Saturday evening.Waves one metre ...

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SE OPP Continue to Investigate Bone found in Michipicoten River

May 17, 2018 @ 09:10   During the last weekend of April, a local man found a bone in the Michipicoten River. The Superior East OPP began investigation, and on Monday, April 30th, 2018 used a drone to fly the banks near Fort Friendship. A number of flights were made, and footage taken during the flight to help in the investigation. ...

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Thursday Morning News – May 17

May 17, 2018 @ 07:57 Weather – Mainly sunny. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Tonight will be partly cloudy. Low plus 5. Marine (Today, Tonight and Friday): Strong wind warning in effect. Wind northeast 20 knots diminishing to northeast 15 early this morning and to north 10 near noon. Wind increasing to east 15 near midnight and to southeast 20 near ...

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Safe Boating Awareness Week (May 19th-25th, 2018)

May 16, 2018 @ 11:14   This Friday is the beginning of Safe Boating Awareness Week (May 19th-25th, 2018). Safe Boating Awareness Week provides boaters key reminders as they prepare to embark on another boating season. Wear Your Lifejacket – Legally you must carry one on board, appropriately sized for each passenger. But don’t just carry it, WEAR IT. Boat Sober ...

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Wednesday Morning News – May 16

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Clearing this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. High 16. UV index 6 or high.   News Tidbits – Tonight is registration night for soccer, t-ball and softball at the MMCC from 6 – 7 p.m. Register your child for $25 per sport (Season is ...

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Corporate Planning Meeting Tonight – May 15

May 15, 2018 @ 08:11 (1)  CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT (2)  REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 Approval of Agenda (3)  ANNOUNCEMENTS / DEPUTATIONS 3.1  Presentation – Municipal Environmental Award to Mr. Jozin 3.2  Presentation – Algoma Power Inc. (4)  DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF (5)  APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.1 Approval ...

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Tuesday Morning News – May 15

May 15, 2018 @ 07:45 Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High 13. UV index 7 or high.   News Tidbits – Don’t forget Summer hours for the MMCC begin this Friday, May 18th. Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre: 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pro-shop: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Monday Morning News – May 14

Weather – Mainly sunny. High 18. UV index 7 or high. News Tidbits – Wawa will be the host for the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Mid Term Meeting this week. Welcome to all! Andrea Horwath announces yesterday, Mothers’ Day that for the first time in Ontario history a political party—hers—has surpassed 50% women candidates.

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Thursday Morning News – May 10

May 10, 2018 @ 07:40 Weather – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers early this morning. Clearing this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature falling to plus 3 this morning then rising. UV index 6 or high. News Tidbits – The power has been out in Dubreuilville since before 5 this morning. ...

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Wednesday Morning News – May 9

May 9, 2018 @ 08:10 Weather – Periods of rain. High 15. News Tidbits – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne today announced that the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, has accepted the Premier’s advice to sign a Proclamation dissolving the 41st Parliament of the Province of Ontario, effective as of 2 p.m. today. Pursuant to the provisions of the Election Act, ...

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Carns… Because we care!

The Wawa Lions Club is holding their annual “Carns… Because We Care” campaign. Show that special someone in your life how much you care. All proceeds from the sale of these carnations will enable the Wawa Lions to provide bursaries to this year’s graduates. A bouquet of 12  carnations delivered in time for Mother’s Day is $18.00. Please contact any of the following Lions ...

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Tuesday Morning News – May 8

May 8, 2018 @ 07:57 Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h this morning. High 18. UV index 6 or high. News Tidbits – Yesterday and for the remainder of the week – Canada is testing a cell alerting system. Due to a space in the message, residents of Quebec did not receive the alert. ...

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