Apr 5, 2017 @ 09:33 The Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding people to take extra care not to attract bears to their neighborhood. In some parts of the province, this year’s mild winter means black bears are coming out of hibernation early. Taking simple precautions can help prevent black bears from visiting your community. Human-bear ...

Apr 5, 2017 @ 08:01 Weather – Mainly sunny becoming cloudy this afternoon. High 8. Missinabie – Algoma Power has scheduled an electrical service interruption for all customers in Missanabie between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. today, April 5th, 2017 for line upgrade work. Alternate date: Thursday April 6, 2017. Wawa – The EDC of Wawa is holding their annual ...

Apr 5, 2017 @ 07:31 The Wawa Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the Municipality of Wawa are selling rain barrels at the low price of $45.00 until April 28th to encourage residents to reduce municipally treated water during the summer months. “Rain barrels are an excellent way to conserve water and get residents prepared for paying by amount of ...

Apr 4, 2017 @ 07:41   The Rotary Club of Wawa supports TEAM MISSANABIE in their trip to the World Championships to be held later this month in Louisville, Kentucky. Rob Clarke, Rotarian explained, “An outstanding effort and commitment of two young gentlemen, Chase and Hunter Martel (8 and 10) from Missanabie, Ontario, has resulted in their qualification in the ...

 Apr 4, 2017 @ 07:35 Mid-March Red Cross Meals on Wheels volunteer Jeff was assisted in his Meals on Wheels delivery by Mayor Ron Rody. They would be doing three deliveries that morning. When speaking about his experiences as a meal deliverer over the past three years, Jeff said, “There are some people that you would love to spend more ...

Apr 4, 2017 @ 06:15 Weather – Periods of rain ending in the morning then cloudy. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the morning. High 6. A special weather statement remains in effect for a swath extending from Montreal River Harbour to St. Joseph Island and then to the northeast (New Liskeard/Mattawa). Total ...

Queen’s Park has officially proclaimed the week of April 3 as Colleges Week in Ontario! Colleges Week provides a unique opportunity to highlight the Ontario College system and the positive impact it has had on many through advanced education, skills training and personal and professional development. Colleges Week activities have been planned across the province as part of a national ...

The Hep Care Program at Group Health Centre (GHC) is pleased to announce that, starting this week, they will begin to offer a local solution to the nationwide opioid overdose problem. The program will begin community teaching and distribution of intra-nasal naloxone kits to those that are at risk for opioid overdose and their immediate family members. Naloxone (also known ...

Apr 3, 2017 @ 14:22 Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are again reminding the community of the dangers of thin ice. The warm weather means ice conditions are deteriorating quickly on all bodies of water in the area.   On Sunday, April 2, 2017 just before 10:00 pm members of the Kenora OPP Detachment received ...

Apr 3, 2017 @ 14:04 A Northern Ontario beer staple is launching cans as a part of their popular product line. Now, Northern Superior Brewing Co. enthusiasts will be able to pick up either a six or 12 pack of 355 ml cans, along with old favourites like growlers, the draft ball, and kegs.   With northern life, comes northern ...

With sincere thanks.   Thank you to my family who traveled from out of town, my friends, and co-workers who attended my surprise 5oth birthday party.  Thank you for the gifts and cards received. To those who were unable to attend that you also for the cards, gifts, facebook messages and text messages.   The luncheon that was provided by ...

Apr 3, 2017 @ 06:38   Congratulations to Keith Killins of Wawa! Keith is the winner of Wawa Minor Hockey’s $5000.00 Raffle. The draw took place at Michipicoten Community Center on Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 at 2 p.m. The winning ticket was sold by Makai Manttari. Wawa Minor Hockey would like to thank everyone who supported us in purchasing tickets. We appreciate ...

Weather – Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High 7. Environment Canada is calling for significant early April rainfall starting tonight for Montreal River Harbour to St. Joseph Island. A total of 15 to 25 millimetres expected tonight and Tuesday. Roads – All roads are ...

Apr 3, 2017 @ 05:38 5:16 AM EDT Monday 03 April 2017 Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A significant early April rainfall on tap. A large and moisture laden Texas low is forecast to track towards the Great Lakes, crossing Lake Huron and Georgian ...