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Happenings at First United Church – April 24

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church at 705-856-2926. Thurs. Apr.  25   THRIFT SHOP              Thurs.    April   25   5 – 9              Fri.         April   26   1 – 4 & 5:30- 8:30              ...

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Algoma Public Health servers still offline

Algoma Public Health (APH) servers are still offline after being hit with a ransomware attack on the morning of Friday April 19 that blocked access to the APH servers. Our IT staff continue to work to get our services back online. The following public health programs and services are cancelled in the Sault Ste. Marie office for Wednesday April 24, ...

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Wawa’s James Smedley to be Featured Speaker

Building on last year’s success, the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers are moving their 2nd Annual Gun and outdoor show to a new and larger location at the Johnson Township Community Centre (JTCC) Arena in Desbarats, on Sunday, May 5, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is by donation. The event is sponsored by Johnson Township Recreation, SK ...

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Algoma Public Health hit with Ransomware Attack – Tuesday Appointments Cancelled

Algoma Public Health (APH) was hit with a ransomware attack on the morning of Friday, April 19 that blocked access to the APH servers. “It appears no personal information or client information was taken,” said Dr. Marlene Spruyt, Medical Officer of Health at Algoma Public Health. “Our IT department was able to quickly disconnect the servers from the internet on ...

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Rainfall Warnings Continue

3:39 PM EDT Monday 22 April 2019 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Rain, heavy at times continues. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm are possible by Tuesday morning with the highest amounts expected over the Wawa area. Higher rainfall amounts are forecast farther ...

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Rainfall Warnings Continue

5:09 AM EDT Monday 22 April 2019 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Rain, heavy at times continues. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Rain will continue today and tonight before coming to an end near midday Tuesday. Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm are possible by Tuesday morning with ...

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Rainfall Warning Continues (Pukaskwa to Searchmont)

10:04 PM EDT Sunday 21 April 2019 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm possible by Tuesday afternoon. Rain will ...

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Rainfall Warning (Pukaskwa to Searchmont)

6:02 PM EDT Sunday 21 April 2019 Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm possible by Tuesday evening. Rain will ...

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Conservatives vote down Lower Automobile Insurance Rates Act on Second Reading

Tom Rakocevic, MPP for Humber River-Black Creek, slammed the Ford Conservatives for voting yesterday to let auto insurance companies keep gouging Ontario drivers. The Conservatives voted down Rakocevic’s private member’s bill, Lower Automobile Insurance Rates Act, on second reading. The bill proposed to bring Ontario drivers relief from sky-high auto insurance rates by capping excessive profit margins of auto insurance ...

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Algoma Steel Could Play Role in $28.5 billion GTA Subway Infrastructure

During Question Period on Wednesday, April 17, it was revealed that Sault Ste. Marie’s Algoma Steel Inc. will likely be playing a very substantial role in the Government’s recently announced $28.5 billion transit plan into subway infrastructure in the GTHA. An infrastructure investment of this nature will require a large quantity of quality steel, as well as many other materials ...

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Newmont and Goldcorp Successfully Create World’s Leading Gold Company

Goldcorp Inc. and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation today announced the successful conclusion of the transaction combining Newmont Mining Corporation and Goldcorp to form the world’s leading gold business. Newmont Goldcorp features an unmatched portfolio of assets, prospects and talent. This portfolio includes long-life operations and profitable expansion and exploration options in some of the world’s most favourable mining jurisdictions. Newmont Goldcorp ...

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Ensemencement du Lac « Blackington » par des élèves de l’ÉS Saint-Joseph

  Pour une sixième année consécutive, les élèves des cours d’éducation physique 9e et 10e années de l’École secondaire Saint-Joseph, Wawa, ont ensemencé un lac. En collaboration avec le ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts, le groupe a ensemencé 1 700 petites truites moulacs dans le lac Blackington le 5 mars dernier. Les élèves, accompagnés de Mme Carole Bouffard, M. ...

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ÉS Saint-Joseph students stocking Blackington Lake

  For the sixth year in a row, Grade 9 and 10 students from École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa)’s physical education classes, have stocked a local lake. In collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, the group placed 1,700 small trout in Blackington Lake on March 5. The students, accompanied by Mrs. Carole Bouffard, Mr. Michel Lemoyne, Mr. Mark ...

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Municipal Phones Now Working

The technical problems with the telephone system at the Municipal Office located at 40 Broadway Avenue have been resolved and are now functioning. The Municipality of Wawa appreciates your patience.

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – April 17

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926. Fri.       Apr. 19   Good Friday                                Morning Worship – 11 a.m. Sun.     Apr. 21   Easter Sunday                                 Morning Worship – 11 a.m. Thurs. ...

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