Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Friday at the Derby

Friday was a little bit wavey last night out on Michipicoten Bay, but there were some salmon in the 25-30lb weight being brought in. This morning is beautiful and calm. Councillor Mitch Hatfield kicked off the derby firing the flare gun at 5 p.m. sharp from the Derby Official boat with Brad Buck, Captain and Derby Official. The OPP boat ...

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Saturday Morning News – August 24th

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 12. Marine Weather: Wind southwest 10 ...

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The Case of the Mysterious Blockade at Government Dock

Aug 23, 2024 at 11:41 UPDATE: The barricade has been removed. It had been placed there by concerned citizens because of the amount of human waste that was being left in the bushes adjacent to the beach A group is being formed that will be approaching the Municipality for permission to install a self-composting outhouse A request will be made ...

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Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Friday, Saturday & Sunday Events)

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Friday, ...

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Friday Morning News – August 23

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 19. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Fog patches developing this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 15. Marine Weather: Wind southwest 15 knots diminishing to southwest 10 this ...

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Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Thursday & Friday Events)

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Thursday, ...

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Thursday Morning News – August 22

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 21. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear this evening and after midnight then partly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers before morning. Low 11. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 35 active wildland fires ...

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Frost Advisory – ENDED

Aug 21, 2024 at 09:02 At 8:59 a.m. Environment Canada cancelled the Frost Advisory. Aug 20, 2024 at 13:30 It is hard to believe but Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for overnight. “Temperatures are expected to drop to near zero degrees Celsius overnight into Wednesday morning. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Frost advisories are issued ...

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Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Wednesday & Thursday Events)

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Wednesday, ...

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Wednesday Morning News – August 21

Weather: Frost Advisory Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 24. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 6. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: there are 29 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 3 are not under control, 3 are being held, 1 is under control and 22 are being observed. Chapleau 9 (CHA009) is ...

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Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Tuesday & Wednesday Events)

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Tuesday, ...

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Tuesday Morning News – August 20th

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 20. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low plus 4. Northeast Forest Fire Region: There are 30 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are not under control, 2 are being held, 4 are under control and 22 are being observed. The fire hazard is primarily low to ...

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Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Monday & Tuesday Events)

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Monday, ...

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Monday Morning News – August 19

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low plus 5. Northeast Forest Fire Update: There are 31 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these, 3 are not under control, ...

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Male climbs Drill Rig this evening

Officers from the SE OPP Wawa Detachment and members of the Wawa Fire Department were called to the Wawa Drill Rig this evening. A male had climbed to the top of the drill rig after 9 p.m. OPP officers could be heard talking to the individual, asking for a safe return to ground. The identity of the person is unknown, ...

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