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Wawa Men’s 74th Annual Curling Bonspiel

The Wawa Men’s Annual Bonspiel was held April 5 -7, 2024, with 18 teams participating. Thanks to Club President Jim Hoffmann and Secretary-Treasurer Andy Stevens who organized the event.  Thanks to all the participants, Pat and her crew for a great meal, the ladies who BBQ’d the steaks, the volunteers at the Registration Desk and at the Random Prize table, ...

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MMCC Installs New Sports Field Running Track

  Alex Patterson, Director of Community Services and Tourism, is pleased to share that the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre has finalized the installation of a new Sportsfield Running Track. Staff have struggled with the lack of material left on the MMCC Sportsfield Running Track for several years. In 2022, staff worked on a small project to attempt to recover the ...

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Les élèves de Saint-Joseph font de belles découvertes géologiques

À l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa), les élèves de la 5e année ont accueilli trois géologues de Red Pine Exploration en salle de classe afin d’en apprendre davantage sur les minerais. Suite à la présentation riche en information, les élèves ont pu explorer les propriétés de divers minéraux, appliquer leurs nouvelles connaissances sur le cycle des roches et découvrir des fossiles. Quelle ...

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École Saint-Joseph students have fun discovering minerals and fossils

Grade 5 students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) recently welcomed three geologists from Red Pine Exploration to their classroom to learn more about minerals. Following the informative presentation, the students were able to explore the properties of various minerals, apply their new knowledge of the rock cycle and discover fossils. What an enriching experience!

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MHS Reunion – April Update

Our Reunion Date is Fast Approaching! Excitement is building, plans are evolving and registration numbers for the MHS 70th Reunion are increasing! The July 5-6-7 activities include: Friday Meat & Mead 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday Wawa Golf Club Tournament TBA Saturday afternoon – Rock Island Lodge Social for 50’s, 60’s & 70’s generation 1-4 p.m. Dance 8 p.m. ...

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Mixed Curling Standings

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 15 16 FAHRER, Tom 2 13 16 McCoy, Joe 2 13 15 HALL, Dave 4 11 15 BUCKELL, Chris 5 9 16 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 7 16 CORLEY, Sarah 7 4 15 STOYCHOFF, Peter 7 4 14 SWITZER, Anya 7 4 14 RAINVILLE, Heather 10 3 16 GLOVER, Justine 11 1 15 The ...

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L’artiste innu Scott-Pien Picard animera un spectacle à l’ÉSC Trillium pour les élèves du CSC Nouvelon

Le 16 avril, les élèves de la 7e à la 12e année de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) et de l’École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) auront le plaisir d’assister au spectacle de l’artiste innu Scott-Pien Picard lors d’une tournée scolaire. Sa musique, à la fois captivante et universelle, transportera les élèves dans un univers où talent et passion se rencontrent. Ce ...

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Innu artist Scott-Pien Picard to perform at ÉSC Trillium CSC Nouvelon students

On April 16, grade 7 to 12 students from École secondaire catholique Trillium and from École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) will have the pleasure of attending a performance by Innu artist Scott-Pien Picard during a school tour. His music, both captivating and universal, will transport students into a world where talent and passion meet. This presentation will take place at ÉSC ...

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Wawa Men’s Curling 2023-2024

There were (8) Teams in the Men’s League this season.  Special thank you to the Michael Reid’s Team for joining our League. The regular season ended with a close final game with Team Tom Terris overcoming the Mark Leschishin Team. Then the teams entered the Playoff Finals. The Regular Season Winners are not guaranteed top spot in the Playoffs, and ...

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Alamos and Argonaut Close Previously Announced Private Placement

Alamos Gold Inc. announced the closing of their previously announced non-brokered private placement, pursuant to which Alamos subscribed for 174,825,175 common shares of Argonaut (the “Acquired Shares”), representing approximately 13.8% of Argonaut’s total outstanding common shares (the “Common Shares”) after giving effect to the Private Placement. The Acquired Shares were acquired at a price of C$0.286 per share, for total ...

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Ontario Working in Partnership with Northern First Nations to End Reliance on Diesel Fuel

The Ontario government is working in partnership with Webequie, Nibinamik, Neskantaga, Eabametoong and Marten Falls First Nations to expand clean and reliable electricity transmission and generation infrastructure to end these communities’ reliance on diesel powered generators and support greater economic self-determination and prosperity. “We’re partnering with First Nations and northern Ontario communities to build the energy infrastructure they need to ...

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Thank You

The Wawa Ladies Curling League would like to thank the following individuals and businesses who contributed to the success of our 69th Annual Wawa Ladies Curling Bonspiel which was held on March 22–24, 2024: Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre staff, Northern Lights Ford, North of 17 Restaurant, Judy Page Moore-Catering, Olive Branch Floral Design, Kerry Funeral Home, Mission Motors, Red Pine Exploration, ...

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Wawa’s Staff vs. Students Charity Hockey Game

  It was a full house at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center just before March Break. Students from all five of Wawa’s schools – Ecole St. Joseph (ESJ), Escalade, Michipicoten High School (MHS), Sir James Dunn, and St. Augustine — packed the stands in support of the Wawa Community Food Bank.   Whether cheering on high school students from ESJ ...

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