Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 01 November 2020. Revelation 7 : 9-17 They will hunger no more & thirst no more. Psalm 34: 1-10, 22 Taste & see that God is good. 1 John 3: 1-3 What we will be has not yet been revealed. Matthew 5: 1-12 ...
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ÉS Saint Joseph students mark International Girls’ Day!
On October 11, all girls from grades 9 to 12 at École secondaire Saint Joseph (Wawa) celebrated International Girls’ Day! As part of the activities held at the school and organized by Ms. Stephanie McGregor, these high school students were able to discover the reason for the day and the importance of girls’ right to education. As underlined by ...
Read More »On souligne la Journée internationale des filles à l’ÉS Saint-Joseph!
Le 11 octobre dernier, l’ensemble des filles de la 9e à la 12e de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont souligné la Journée internationale des filles! Dans le cadre des activités tenues à l’école et organisés par Mme Stephanie McGregor, ces élèves du secondaire ont découvert la raison d’être de cette journée ainsi que l’importance du droit des filles à ...
Read More »Winter Weather Travel Advisory – Hwy 17 (Wawa-Agawa Bay) & Hwy 101 (Wawa-Chapleau)
The travel advisory was lifted at 1 a.m., October 25th, 2020. UPDATED – Oct 25, 2020 at 12:14 11:22 PM EDT Saturday 24 October 2020 Weather advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for portions of Highway 17 tonight. Low visibilities in heavy and rapidly accumulating snow will continue to impact sections ...
Read More »Ontario Takes Action to Reduce Plastic Pollution in the Great Lakes
The Ontario government is providing Pollution Probe with $375,000 to collect plastic waste from marinas around the province using innovative plastic-capture technology. This will be the largest initiative of its kind in the world to tackle plastic pollution in provincial lakes and waterways. Every year an estimated 22 million pounds of plastic pollution end up in the Great Lakes. “Our ...
Read More »Happenings at First United Church Wawa- 21st Sunday after Pentecost
Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 25 October 2020. Deuteronomy 34: 1-12 Moses dies & is buried in Moab. Psalm 90 O God, our help in ages past. 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8 We care for you like a nurse tenderly cares for her own children. Matthew 22: 34-46 Love God; ...
Read More »Heavy Snow (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)
Special weather statement in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Heavy snow possible this afternoon and early evening. Periods of light snow or rain are affecting portions of northeastern Ontario this morning. The precipitation is expected to intensify this afternoon with a few hours of heavy snowfall likely into early evening. Some areas may receive as much as 10 cm ...
Read More »Rainfall Warning (SSM – St. Joseph Island)
Rainfall warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Rain continues today. Heavy rainfall affected the area during the night, particularly east of Sault Ste. Marie where reports of over 50 mm were received. While the rain today should not be as heavy as during the night, an additional 10 to 15 mm is possible before the ...
Read More »Letter – Cat Owners Beware!
Dear Editor: Cat owners beware! During my early evening dog walks I noticed cats sitting near houses and I feel sorry for them because a few hours later in the dark, I could see dogs (make that coyotes) prowling through the neighbourhood. A few of my friends lost their beloved kitties – put those two facts together and there is ...
Read More »ESC Trillium student presented Governor General’s Academic Medal
Students and staff from École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) wish to congratulate Patrick St-Amand, the recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Medal for the year 2019-2020 academic year! This medal is awarded to the student graduating from grade 12 with the highest average. Patrick’s dedication to his studies as well as his exceptional knowledge are rewarded. Congratulations Patrick!
Read More »Un finissant de l’ÉSC Trillium se mérite la médaille académique du Gouverneur général
Les élèves et les membres du personnel l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) désirent féliciter Patrick St-Amand qui s’est mérité la médaille académique du Gouverneur général pour l’année scolaire 2019-2020! Cette médaille est remise au finissant du secondaire qui a obtenu la meilleure moyenne en 12e année. Son dévouement envers ses études ainsi que ses connaissances exceptionnelles sont ainsi récompensés. ...
Read More »Wawa Christmas Hamper – Thank you
This year the Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund was fortunate to be the recipient of the Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign hosted by Tim Horton’s in Wawa. Tim Horton’s, Tracey Toffner staff and volunteers, Elizabeth Campbell, Heather Campbell, Bill and Margret Chapman, Elizabeth Collins, Grace Dereski, Dorothy Egan, Marla Jones, Robin Marshall-Davidson ,Gayle Robert and Richard Watson, were busy decorating appx.700 ...
Read More »Northern Credit Union (Northern) donates $10,000 to United Way for Pandemic recovery
Northern Credit Union has presented a $10,000 donation to United Way Centraide Canada via the True North Stronger Fund to support their ongoing efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund, launched in June of this year, is comprised of public donations and a matching corporate contribution used to support the immediate needs of local communities. “In times ...
Read More »An Ojibway-Anishinabe Vision for the Future “Our Hearts are as One Fire”
A critically important and timely manifesto, Our Hearts Are as One Fire: An Ojibway-Anishinabe Vision for the Future by Jerry Fontaine draws on Ojibway-, Ota’wa-, and Ishkodawatomi-Anishinabe world views, history, and lived experience to develop a wholly Ojibway-Anishinabe interpretation of the role of traditional leadership and governance today. Our Hearts Are as One Fire will be launched this Friday, ...
Read More »Experimenting with watercolour painting techniques
Students enrolled in the grade 11 and 12 visual arts class in Ms. Annette Lytwenko’s classes at École secondaire Saint Joseph (Wawa) had the opportunity to experiment with watercolor painting techniques. Whether it is the technique of washing, fusion, wet on wet, body language as well as superimposing layers, students were able to experiment. To do this, they researched ...
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