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8th Annual Lori Johnson Memorial Women’s Hockey Tournament

On November 14th – 16th the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center was host to the 8th Annual Lori Johnson Memorial Women’s hockey tournament. The rink atmosphere throughout the weekend was energetic with 11 hockey teams, the by-hand festival, and a Saturday night Glow party. Teams came from Wawa, Chapleau, and Sault Ste. Marie to play in the commemorative tournament honouring Lori, ...

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Stick Curling Clinic

What is Stick Curling and who should use a Delivery Stick? Stick Curlers use a delivery stick which provides an optional method of delivering stones for anyone who may have issues with the traditional slide. There is no limit to who may use the device. Many will transition to using a stick when they’ve sustained an injury or their flexibility ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – November 18

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 2 3 TERRIS, Spencer 2 2 3 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 4 1 3 MORRISON, Matthew 4 1 3 HALE, Ron 6 0 3 Game Schedule for Monday, November 24th Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 HALE LESCHISHIN MORRISON S. TERRIS BUMSTEAD T. TERRIS

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Constable Logan Lewis (Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg) a Hero Beyond the Badge

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), in partnership with General Motors OnStar Canada, is proud to recognize the heroic efforts of Constable Logan Lewis of the Anishinabek Police Service. The Heroes Beyond the Badge Program honours an individual or team in a police service whose contributions to policing excellence deserves to be known and appreciated. Individuals and/or teams ...

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Community-based immunization clinics Continue – Goulais Clinic on Dec. 6

Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Services, in partnership with Sault Area Hospital (SAH), has successfully delivered a series of community-based immunization clinics this fall, improving access to vaccines and strengthening local health system capacity. To date, 1182 vaccines have been administered across by Community Paramedics at free immunization clinics in our district, including 471 RSV, 422 influenza, and 289 COVID-19 doses. ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – November 17

Team Rank Wins G.P. FAHRER, Tom 1 2 2 GLOVER, Justine 1 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 2 2 BUCKELL, Chris 4 1 1 DUGGAN, Sarah 4 1 2 HUFF, Amanda 4 1 2 RAINVILLE, Heather 4 1 2 TERRIS, Tom 4 1 2 DERESKI, Daryl 9 0 1 HALL, Dave 9 0 1 HALL, Spencer 9 0 1 MORRISON, ...

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FONOM Urges Canada to Keep VIA Rail Procurement Dollars at Home

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is calling on the Government of Canada to ensure that its upcoming multi-billion-dollar VIA Rail fleet procurement prioritizes Canadian workers, Canadian manufacturing, and Canadian supply chains. FONOM is encouraging the federal government to apply its Buy Canadian principles so that public dollars continue to support economic development, industrial capacity, and skilled employment here ...

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North Algoma Breast Screening Program Initiative 2025 (“Boob Bus”)

Nov 15, 2025 at 08:00 On October 2, 2025, the Wawa Family Health Team (WFHT), Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC), the Municipality of Wawa, and Sault Area Hospital (SAH) partnered to coordinate transportation for women in our region to access mammogram services, located 2.5 hours away in Sault Ste. Marie. A sincere thank you to the Northeast Regional Cancer Program ...

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8th Annual Lori Johnson Hockey Tournament Schedule

Games run Friday through Sunday with a Competitive figure skating demonstration on Sunday at noon by Evie-Marie Beach (Prior to the finals). No cost to enter and watch, but there is a silver collection at the door. Any donations will be forwarded to the Wawa Mustangs this year.   Friday Games: 1 BEER 6:00 PM Cluster Pucks VS Beer Naked ...

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Arrests Linked to Drug Trafficking In Chapleau Cree, Brunswick House

Two people face charges after police located cocaine and codeine from a home in Chapleau, Wednesday afternoon. Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, with assistance from the NAPS Emergency Response Team, OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit, and frontline NAPS and OPP officers, executed a search warrant at a residential address in Chapleau, Ont., in the afternoon hours ...

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Fall By Hand Festival

It’s that time of year again for our annual Fall By Hand Festival.  Not sure why we call it the “Fall” festival as it seems to be more of a “Christmas” festival.  Either way, it has been the Fall By Hand Festival for over 40 years.  It generally happens on the third Saturday of November and that is this weekend. ...

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Mining Showcase 2025 Inspires Over 250 Students

The 2025 Mining Showcase, held October 2–3 at the Wawa Community Centre, welcomed more than 250 high school students from Chapleau, Dubreuilville, White River, and Wawa for an immersive, hands-on introduction to the mining industry. The event featured over 20 interactive stations, including mining simulators, safety demonstrations, engineering exhibits, and career exploration booths. Students engaged directly with professionals from across ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – November 11

Rank Wins GP Tom Terris 1 2 2 Aaron Bumstead 2 1 2 Mark Leschishin 2 1 2 Matthew Morrison 2 1 2 Spencer Terris 2 1 2 Ron Hale 6 0 2 Game Schedule for Monday, November 10th Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 Terris vs Bumstead S. Terrris vs Morrison Hale vs Leschishin

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Red Pine Uncovers High-Grade Gold in Cooper Area

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce gold assay results from its Wawa Gold Project, Ontario. The new assay results are from two (2) drill holes totaling 1,487 metres (“m”) completed as part of the exploration drilling program finished in July 2025. The holes were drilled to follow up on High-Grade surface sampling results of 75.90 g/t and 47.80 ...

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FONOM Welcomes Northern Commitments in Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) acknowledges the Ontario government’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement, which highlights several important investments and initiatives that will directly benefit Northern communities. FONOM is encouraged by the Province’s commitment to balance its books by 2027-2028 while continuing to invest in key infrastructure and affordability measures. The government’s decision to match the federal cut to ...

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