Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

There is no Boil Water Advisory for Wawa

Apr 5, 2022 at 20:56 At tonight’s Council Meeting, Mayor and Council were apprised that about dinner time tonight some excess chlorine (over the normal amount) was added to the water supply. Since then Municipal Staff have been working with the Ministry of the Environment and Algoma Public Health. The situation is being monitored. The amount of chlorine in the ...

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Morning News – April 5

Apr 5, 2022 at 07:56 – Snowfall expected Wednesday Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning with risk of freezing drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 6. Wind chill minus 3 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Low plus 1. COVID ...

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Morning News – April 4

Apr 4, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning and 40 percent chance of rain showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High plus 4. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of rain showers changing to 30 percent chance of flurries this evening. ...

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Morning News – April 2

Apr 2, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Flurries beginning this morning then changing to a few rain showers and flurries this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 7 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few rain showers ...

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Morning News – April 1

Apr 1, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 14 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 9. Wind chill ...

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Morning News – March 31

Mar 31, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Today – Snow and local blowing snow. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. High zero. Wind chill minus 10 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow ending this evening then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind ...

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LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 40 Winner is…

Mar 31, 2022 at 11:17 Congratulations to Martha Brant, winner of Week 40 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#37) that was selected contained the Jack of Clubs, winning $1,805. There are 12 cards left to draw from, with the progressive pot next week is estimated at $39,141. Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to ...

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Morning News – March 30

Mar 30, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Snow mixed with ice pellets beginning this morning. Risk of freezing rain this afternoon. Snow and ice pellet amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light near noon. High zero. Wind chill minus 8 this ...

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East Algoma Investigate Fatal Collision

On March 29, 2022, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Algoma District Paramedic Services, the North Shore Fire Department and Hydro One responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pick-up truck on Highway 17 (west of Long Street) in Algoma Mills. Investigation determined a pick-up truck was travelling westbound ...

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School Bus Cancellations

Due to the impending weather system and freezing rain warnings, all school related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards in the Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville, and Chapleau.  Schools will remain open. Note: transportation will be running in Hornepayne

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Morning News – March 29

Mar 29, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Significant snow and risk of freezing rain possible Wednesday and Thursday. Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 24 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries changing to 70 ...

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Significant snow and risk of freezing rain

At 5:34 a.m. Enviornment Canada issued a special weather statement for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet, all areas shown in grey in the graphic shown. There is a significant snowfall in the amounts of 15-25cm and risk of freezing rain possible Wednesday and Thursday. Snow ...

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SGFPNO Finance deux projets touristiques à Sault Ste. Marie

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a accordé par l’entremise de la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario (SGFPNO) un million de dollars pour appuyer deux projets touristiques locaux à Sault Ste. Marie. Le financement a aidé à moderniser le conservatoire de musique d’Algoma en améliorant ses installations et en élargissant ses expériences culturelles, en plus d’aider FutureSSM ...

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NOHFC Funds two Tourism projects in Sault Ste. Marie

The Ontario government has provided $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to support two local tourism projects in Sault Ste. Marie. The funding helped enhance the Algoma Conservatory of Music by improving their facilities and expanding their cultural experiences, as well as assist FutureSSM in their tourism marketing and services. This investment in the arts, culture and entertainment industries is ...

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Morning News – March 28

Mar 28, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High minus 5. Wind chill -29 this morning and =7 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -20. Wind chill -9 this evening and -24 overnight. COVID-19 Statistics: Current Previous ...

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