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Thrift Shop Thanks the Community

Another successful sale is behind us and we would like to express our thanks to the many people who made this sale possible. First, to the people of Wawa and surrounding area, who donate so generously to our sale, we say, “THANK YOU” Next to our many volunteers who faithfully show up to help sort, organize, and run the sale. ...

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Bus Cancellations (Wawa, White River & Dubreuilville)

Northern Area – including Wawa, White River & Dubreuilville Due to the impending inclement weather, and visibility concerns forecasted for today, all school-related transportation will be cancelled for students attending schools in Wawa & White River. Schools will remain open, however no transportation will be provided. Note – all school-related transportation is running for schools in Chapleau & Hornepayne for today. Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, ...

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Chiefs of Ontario Urges Immediate Action on Highway Safety After String of Fatal Collisions

The Chiefs of Ontario is calling on the federal and provincial governments to take steps to improve safety along critical northern highways following a several recent deadly collisions. On January 31, 2026, a collision on Highway 11 west of Hearst tragically claimed the lives of Darrel (Jackboy) Taylor, his sister, Reanne Wesley, and Wesley’s partner, Aaron Paypompee. Taylor and Wesley ...

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Tenaris Commits an additional $78,500 to Support HSCDSB STEAM Lab Programming

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) is proud to announce a generous investment of $78,500 from Tenaris in support of programming at the Board’s STEAM Lab.   The HSCDSB STEAM Lab is a safe, innovative, and inclusive learning environment that extends education beyond the traditional classroom. Students and classes visit the Lab to participate in exciting, challenging, and authentic ...

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Safety Reminder: Keep Children Off Snowbanks Near Power Lines

Editor’s Note: Although this is from the SSM PUC Services, it is applicable here. PUC Services Inc. is urging parents and caregivers to keep children away from snowbanks that form under power lines. As challenging winter conditions continue to bring an exceptional amount of snow, these large snowbanks can elevate children to a height where they are dangerously close to ...

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Une élève de Wawa exerce son leadership au Sénat des élèves du CSC Nouvelon

Le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon est fier de souligner l’engagement exceptionnel de Havana Thibodeau-Bello, élève de 11ᵉ année à l’école secondaire Saint Joseph (Wawa), qui assume cette année le rôle de première ministre du Parlement des élèves de son école. En plus de ses responsabilités locales, elle siège également au Sénat des élèves du CSC Nouvelon, où elle contribue activement ...

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Wawa student demonstrates her leadership on the CSC Nouvelon Student Senate

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to highlight the exceptional commitment of Havana Thibodeau‑Bello, a grade 11 student at École secondaire Saint‑Joseph (Wawa), who is serving this year as Prime Minister of her school’s Student Parliament. In addition to her local responsibilities, she also sits on the CSC Nouvelon Student Senate where she actively contributes to discussions and initiatives ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – February 9

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 14 14 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 8 14 MORRISON, Matthew 2 8 14 TERRIS, Spencer 4 7 14 HALE, Ron 5 3 14 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 6 2 14 Game Schedule for Monday, February 23rd. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 HALE BUMSTEAD LESCHISHIN T. TERRIS MORRISON S. TERRIS

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The Boob Bus is Back!

It’s Back. The Wawa Family Health Team & Lady Dunn Health Centre are happy to announce the 2nd date for ‘The Boob Bus – Free Transportation for Breast Screening on March 5, 2026 The bus will depart from 3 Chris Simon Drive (MMCC), Wawa at 7:30 a.m. to Sault Area Hospital. Returning to Wawa, deeparting from Sault Area Hospital at ...

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Saint-Joseph School receives donation from Wildwood Bakehouse

Saint Joseph School recently received a generous monetary donation of $350 from the local business Wildwood Bakehouse, and I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for this remarkable act of generosity. Mrs. Shannon Turmelle chose to support the environmental club at Saint Joseph School because she strongly believes in the importance of teaching young people about gardening, healthy eating ...

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L’école Saint-Joseph reçoit un don de Wildwood Bakehouse

L’école Saint‑Joseph a récemment reçu un don monétaire de 350 $ de la part de l’entreprise locale Wildwood Bakehouse, et je tiens à exprimer toute notre gratitude pour cette générosité remarquable. Madame Shannon Turmelle a choisi de soutenir le club environnemental de l’école Saint‑Joseph parce qu’elle croit profondément en l’importance d’initier les jeunes au jardinage, aux saines habitudes alimentaires et au ...

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L’école Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) célèbre les Jeux olympiques

  Le 10 février, l’école Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) a célébré son carnaval annuel d’hiver sous le thème inspirant des Jeux olympiques d’hiver 2026. Après plusieurs semaines d’apprentissage en classe, incluant la découverte d’athlètes canadiens, la création d’œuvres artistiques et l’exploration des différentes disciplines olympiques, les élèves ont enfin pu vivre leurs propres mini jeux-olympiques. Tout au long de la journée, les ...

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L’école Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) celebrates the Olympic Games

  On February 10, École Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) celebrated its annual winter carnival under the inspiring theme of the Winter Olympic Games 2026. After several weeks of classroom learning, including discovering Canadian athletes, creating artistic projects, and exploring various Olympic disciplines, students were finally able to experience their very own Olympic Games. Throughout the day, students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – February 12

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 9 11 BUCKELL, Chris 2 8 11 FAHRER, Tom 2 8 11 MORRISON, Matthew 4 7 10 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 6 11 HALL, Dave 6 5 10 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 6 5 11 DUGGAN, Sarah 8 4 11 GLOVER, Justine 8 4 12 HALL, Spencer 8 4 10 HUFF, Amanda 8 4 11 DERESKI, ...

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