Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Extreme Cold Warning

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Manitouwadge – Hornepayne A period of very cold wind chills continues. Wind chill values near minus 40 are expected this morning. Extreme cold conditions are not expected to return tonight.  

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LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 35 Winner is…

Feb 25, 2022 at 8:03 Congratulations to Tanis Dawson, winner of Week 35 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#2) that was selected contained the Three of Hearts, winning $1,107. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $27,306. Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

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Morning News – February 25th

Feb 25, 2022 at 07:56 Weather – Extreme Cold Warning Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 38 this morning and minus 15 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this evening. Flurries at times heavy beginning near midnight. Local blowing ...

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Algoma Public Health Champions for 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to challenge individuals, businesses, and communities across Algoma. We have worked together during these times of great change and disruption to support one another and support our communities. This year, our Public Health and Youth Public Health Champion awards (under 30 years of age) honour Algoma residents who have stepped to keep our communities safe ...

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Morning News – February 24th

Feb 24, 2022 at 07:56 Weather – Extreme Cold Warning Today – Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 11. Wind chill minus 39 this morning and minus 14 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 28. Wind chill minus 19 this evening ...

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Morning News – February 23rd

Feb 23, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of light snow ending this morning then clearing. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near noon. High minus 12. Wind chill minus 32 this morning and minus 15 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy overnight. Wind up to ...

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Morning News – February 22nd

Happy Twosday, 2-22-22! Feb 22, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of snow and local blowing snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High minus 16. Wind chill near minus 31. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Night – Periods of snow and local blowing snow. Amount 2 cm. Wind northeast 30 km/h ...

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Morning News – February 21st

Happy Family Day! Feb 21, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon then periods of snow. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High minus 16. Wind chill minus 34 this morning and minus 25 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Periods of snow and local blowing snow. Amount ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa – White River) OPEN

At 21:40 the highway was reopened. Feb 20, 2022 at 13:17 About 11:30 SE OPP, Wawa Fire and EMS responded to a two vehicle collision approximately 40km north of Wawa on Highway 17. There has been a fatality, and OPP are advising that “Motorists can expect the highway from Wawa to White River to be closed for several hours while ...

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Morning News – February 19th

Feb 19, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Winter weather travel advisory Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming west 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. High minus 14. Wind chill minus 33 this morning and minus 21 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – February 17

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 8 9 FAHRER, Tom 2 7 9 BUCKELL, Chris 3 6 8 McCOY, Joe 4 4 9 CORLEY, Sarah 5 3 7 SWITZER, Terry 5 3 9 HALL, Dave 7 1 7 MERCER, Danny 7 1 8 Game Schedule for February 24th Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 HALL MERCER TERRIS ...

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Morning News – February 18th

Feb 18, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Extreme Cold Weather Warning in effect Today – Sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon then snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h this afternoon. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 34 this morning and minus 19 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Snow ending after midnight then ...

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Extreme Cold Warning

It is currently -30 in Wawa (Airport). An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Environment Canada warns that a period of very cold wind chills is expected with wind chill values near -40 this morning.

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LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 34 Winner is…

Feb 17, 2022 at 8:03 Congratulations to Rene Dumont, winner of Week 34 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#10) that was selected contained the Five of Clubs, winning $1,121. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $25,646. Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

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