Le 12 février dernier, les élèves et les membres du personnel de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) vibraient au rythme du Gala de reconnaissance. Organisé par les enseignantes Mme Stephanie McGregor et Mme Lynne Burnham, le programme comprenait plusieurs événements. Un groupe impressionnant d’élèves fiers de leurs réussites et de leurs bonnes pratiques ont défilé au foyer de l’école ...
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Mixed Curling Standings – March 4
Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 5 5 HOFFMANN, Jim 2 4 5 HALL, Dave 3 2 6 LESCHISHIN, Mark 3 2 6 TURMELLE, Katherine 5 1 6 March 11 Game Schedule Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 Bye HOFFMANN LESCHISHIN HALL TERRIS TURMELLE
Read More ȃcole Saint-Joseph (Wawa) closed until March 9, 2021
The health and safety of students and employees remains CSC Nouvelon’s top priority. Due to frozen pipes in various parts of École Saint-Joseph (Wawa), the school will be closed for all students from Kindergarten to grade 12 on Friday, March 5, as well as Monday, March 8, 2021. At the moment, students are expected to resume their in-class learning ...
Read More »Emergency Closure of St. Joseph French Immersion Catholic School (March 5 & 8…)
As a result of a frozen sewer line, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) will be temporarily closing St. Joseph French Immersion Catholic School in Wawa on Friday, March 5. The board made its decision in consultation with Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon, which shares the facility. HSCDSB’s Plant Department has advised that specialized equipment is required to address the ...
Read More »Court’s Decision Leaves Autism Community Relieved
The Ontario Autism Coalition is relieved that Alek Minassian has been found guilty for his crimes, and hopes that families impacted by the 2018 van attack will find at least a small sense of comfort from the verdict. We hope that this decision can now lift the dark cloud that has hung over this trial, with a firm rejection of ...
Read More »Happenings at First United Church – 3rd Sunday of Lent
Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 07 March 2021- Lent 3 Exodus 20:1-17 The ten commandments Psalm 19 The heavens declare the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 1: 18-25 God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom. John 2: 13-22 Jesus clears the temple. To Ponder: When have you been stirred up ...
Read More »Elsie Vertulia of SSM wins in Poker Lotto All In
Elsie Vertulia of Sault Ste. Marie anted up and went ‘ALL IN’ to win the POKER LOTTO ALL IN jackpot worth $70,165.40 on January 25, 2021. Elsie also won $5,000 on the instant portion of her POKER LOTTO play bringing her total winnings to $75,165.40. Elsie, a 71-year-old grandmother, said she bought her POKER LOTTO ALL IN ticket on ...
Read More »Kathlyn suprises Steve with $217,897.50 from SAHF February Draw!
On February 26th at 11 am, Kathlyn Pearse of Hamilton, ON, won the $217,897.50 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s (SAHF) February electronic and online 50/50 draw. Her lucky number (P-5267581) was drawn electronically, and she was contacted immediately. Kathlyn, a former resident of Sault Ste. Marie, has been buying SAHF 50/50 tickets for a few months now – ...
Read More »TBDHU Issues COVID-19 Class Section 22 Order
Today (March 2, 2021), the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health is issuing a Class Order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act. The Order is effective immediately and will remain in place until the Medical Officer of Health determines that it is no longer required. This Class Order strengthens opportunities to quickly enforce ...
Read More »Valentine’s Day: a day filled with love, friendships and fond memories
February 14 was a great day filled with activities and learning at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa). Students and staff arrived at the school dressed in red, pink and white. This year, students had to get creative and make their Valentine’s Day cards at school. Afterwards, they exchanged their cards with friends in their classroom. The large school family went ...
Read More »La Saint-Valentin : une journée remplie d’amour, d’amitiés et de beaux souvenirs
Le 14 février fut une belle journée remplie d’activités et d’apprentissage à l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa). Les élèves et les membres du personnel sont arrivés à l’école habillés en rouge, rose et blanc. Cette année, les élèves ont dû faire preuve de créativité et fabriquer leurs cartes de Saint-Valentin à l’école. Par la suite, ils ont échangé leurs cartes ...
Read More »Virtual Asian Carp Information Session March 3rd
Do you have questions about Asian carps? Are you concerned about how they could impact the Great Lakes if they were to establish? If so, then join the Invasive Species Centre on Wednesday, March 3rd at 1 PM EST for an information session as part of the Ontario Invasive Species Forum. This information session will focus on Canadian research surrounding risk assessments, non-physical barrier ...
Read More »Indigenous Art Online Auction to Help Change Lives Through Learning
In continuation of the recent virtual Community Partners’ Evening, which took place in January 2021, Confederation College is getting ready to launch part two of the at-home experience with an Indigenous Art Online Auction on February 26-28th. “The in-person auction of past Community Partners’ Evening events has always featured Indigenous works from our print collection,” said Kathleen Lynch, President. “They ...
Read More »Nipigon has positive cases of COVID-19
February 26, 2021 We are taking this opportunity to inform the people of Nipigon and surrounding area that there are positive cases in our community. It is imperative that we follow Public Health directives to curb the spread of COVID19 transmission in our community. As you are aware the Province of Ontario is seeing the spread of VOCs (Variants of ...
Read More »The LDHC Foundation Thanks Nick and Lia Veldt
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, Lia Veldt celebrated her 93rd birthday and Nick and Lia Veldt celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Since birthday and wedding anniversary celebrations are not possible during the current COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. & Mrs. Veldt have decided to make a donation of $1,000 to the LDHC Foundation as a way to mark these special occasions. What ...
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