Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Extreme Cold continues to blanket Northern Ontario with -36 this morning in Wawa

Dec 27, 2017 @ 11:24   The extreme cold that is blanketing Northern Ontario has caused numerous difficulties.   The weather station in the Mission (WawaWeather.net) recorded the coldest temperature of the year of -33.8C at 8:27 a.m. today. Unofficially,  -35.5 was recorded at at residence in the Mission. Environment Canada recorded -36C at 9 a.m. today at the Wawa ...

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HAIDARENKO, John

In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather (Didi) who passed away December 25, 2007.   Although our loved ones are out of sight They are never out of mind, For they are cherished in the hearts Of the ones they left behind.   Love:   Lynn and Tina Julie, Kaitlin and Cassandra Dave, Tracy, Alley and Matthew ...

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Sunday Morning News – December 24

Dec 24, 2017 @ 09:48 Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Flurries over southern sections early this morning. Local amount 2 cm over southern sections. High minus 10. Tonight will be mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this evening. Low minus 21. Wind chill ...

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Men’s Curling – December 19

Dec 21, 2017 @ 09 Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 6 6 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 5 6 McCOY, Joe 3 3 6 HOFFMANN, Jim 3 3 7 MOORE, Bruce 3 3 7 YOUNG, Paul 6 2 6 DERESKI, Louis 6 2 7 GAMES SCHEDULE – January 8, 2018 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 Hoffmann Young ...

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Old Great Lakes Power Offices – Gone

Dec 20, 2017 @ 08:23   Another touchstone to Wawa’s past is now gone. The old Great Lakes Power Office has been torn down and removed. It is sad in a way to see this office gone, but others would love to see the substation itself removed and relocated to a different spot.   Many long-time residents of Wawa will ...

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Wawa EDC Raises $1,250 For Legion Accessibility Fundraising Campaign

Dec 18, 2017 @ 14:50   Jessie Labonte from the Economic Development Wawa designed limited edition Wawa Holiday shirts and local residents loved them! One-hundred shirts were sold and all profits were donated to the Royal Canadian Legion of Wawa for the Lift for the Legion Accessibility Fundraising Campaign. The Wawa Legion plans to make the Legion Hall more accessible ...

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Community Christmas – Gallery

Dec 18, 2017 @ 08:45 Community Christmas has been a fixture in the community for years. This year featured many of the same events, but added Mrs. Claus reading, and some exquisite face painting. Many adults even enjoyed the toothpick/marshmallow building with their children. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves – Marry Christmas!  

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Kilotile to release new album Christmas Day

Dec 18, 2017 @ 08:43 On Christmas Day 2017, hometown DJ/producer Kilotile is releasing a new album “Prodigy”. On December 5th, the artist posted a photo on his Facebook page and Instagram that he is at his studio working on his new album. Prodigy will be followed by another new album, featuring featured artists. The Canadian producer said that he is ...

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Thank You from the 2017 Community Christmas Committee

Dec 18, 2017 @ 08:33 The Community Christmas Day Committee 2017, would like to thank the following, for their generosity and support. My sincere apologies if we have missed anyone.    Robyn Marshall Davidson   Sponsors and Donors: Canadian Tire Store, Children’s Aid Society, Donald L. Davidson Fuels Ltd, École l’Escalade, École sec Saint Joseph, JJAM FM, Lakeside RV Resort and Campground, Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Michipicoten Fire ...

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Monday Morning News – December 18

Dec 18, 2017 @ 07:45 Weather – Flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High zero. Tonight – Periods of snow. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind becoming west 20 km/h before morning. Temperature steady near zero. Roads – 2017-12-18 – early morning report ...

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Wawa Lake Begins to Freeze Over

Dec 13, 2017 @ 08:17   With the temperature hovering around -22C, it is no surprise that Wawa Lake is beginning to freeze over. Despite the snow Tuesday, the ice continued to stretch out towards the center of the lake. I was sure this morning that it would be completely frozen. To my surprise though, there is that patch in ...

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Wawa Man charged with Fail to comply with Recognizance

Dec 10, 2017 @ 12:40 On Thursday December 7, 2017 at approximately 4:10 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a Wawa residence regarding an unwanted male person. At the scene investigation revealed that the male was in breach of a recognizance. As a result a 28 years old Wawa, Ontario male was ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Breaking Non-Communication Order leads to charges

On Monday December 4, 2017 at approximately 6:00 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment had occasion to observe a male and a female together at a Chapleau business. Further investigation revealed that the male was in breach of a recognizance. As a result a 36 years old Chapleau, Ontario male was arrested and charged ...

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Zoltan – Fjällräven Polar! Can we get him there?

Dec 8, 2017 @ 08:16 Zoltan is slowly climing in the ranks. Share the story throughout your networks. Remember every person can only vote once, and must be a member of Facebook.   Dec 7, 2017 @ 07:16   Zoltan Pinter is hoping to participate in a grand adventure – sorta like one of those bucket list items. He has signed ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – December 6

Dec 6, 2017 @ 08:12 The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 Church Office hours are Thursday, from 1 to 3 p.m. Roberta requests that an appointment be made. Please ...

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