Team Standings Points Total Rank Team Name this Week Points 1 4 CANADIAN TIRE 4.00 57.00 2 7 WESDOME WACKERS 3.00 56.00 3 9 WILDERNESS HELICOPTERS STRIKE FORCE 4.00 54.00 4 2 NORTHERN LIGHTS FORD RAPTORS 1.00 53.00 5 3 OLE ALLEY CATS 3.00 50.00 6 6 BLACK THUNDER ENTERPIRSES 3.00 47.00 7 1 STEALTH BOWLERS 1.00 46.00 8 ...
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SSM Police seek assistance locating missing 72-year-old – UPDATE
Apr 16, 2019 @ 22:28 Update: April 16, 8:16 p.m. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to inform the public that Daniel Edward McIntosh is no longer considered missing. We would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter. Apr 16, 2019 @ 08:28 – The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance ...
Read More »Design phase underway for new water treatment plant in Batchewana First Nation
The Government of Canada and First Nations are working in partnership to improve water infrastructure and support access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water in First Nations communities. Today, Chief Sayers of Batchewana First Nation and Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced that the ...
Read More »Soirée peinture à l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa)
L’École Saint-Joseph, Wawa, a tenu, à la fin mars, quatre soirées peintures pour les élèves de la maternelle à la 8e année et leurs parents. Plus de 200 participants ont profité de ces séances menées par Mme Carole Bouffard. Les artistes ont tous quitté l’activité avec de beaux œuvres d’art!
Read More »Paint night at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa)
École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) held for Paint Nights at the end of march for kindergarten to grade 8 students and their parents. More than 200 people took part in these wonderful sessions offered by Ms. Carole Bouffard. Each participant, turned artist, left with a beautiful work of art for their home!
Read More »Friday Night Mixed Final Regular Season Standings
BOWLER OF THE WEEK – Robert Sanderson ( 116 pins over average ) League Playoffs are on April 26th and May 3rd, 2019. Bowler of the Year Tournament on May 10th. Players are reminded to please check the board at the Bowling Alley for the Playoff Schedule (will post when completed) and the Bowler of the Year Tournamant Participants *** ...
Read More »Wawa Men’s 72nd Annual Bonspiel
The Wawa Men’s Annual Bonspiel was held April 12 -14, 2019 with 27 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 entry desk and at the door prize ...
Read More »Doug Ford’s budget makes life harder for Northern families
During question period Monday, NDP Northern Development critic, Michael Mantha, continued to advocate for the North in the face of Doug Ford’s first budget, which attacks northern Ontario, hitting families with deep cuts to services, infrastructure, and economic development. “Ministries that are dedicated to the development of the Northern economy, like the Ministries of Natural Resources and Forestry and Northern ...
Read More ȃcole Saint-Joseph (Wawa) annual chess tournament bigger than ever!
École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) welcomed 156 young chess masters on Thursday, April 11, for their sixth annual Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament. Grade 3 to 12 students from eight French-language Catholic and Public schools gathered in Wawa for the competition. It was a great day for all the participants who successfully applied the often complex tactics and strategies of the game. 3rd ...
Read More »Doug Ford’s budget makes life harder for Northern families
During question period Monday, NDP Northern Development critic, Michael Mantha, continued to advocate for the North in the face of Doug Ford’s first budget, which attacks northern Ontario, hitting families with deep cuts to services, infrastructure, and economic development. “Ministries that are dedicated to the development of the Northern economy, like the Ministries of Natural Resources and Forestry and Northern ...
Read More »New Direction for First Nation Logging Company
We are pleased to announce that Steven Young was hired as the General Manager of Maygwayyawk Forestry Services (MFS). Steven is a registered professional forester who comes to us with a wealth of management knowledge and business acumen, to provide new direction for MFS. Steven has held a number of progressive roles with the MNR and within industry in Ontario. ...
Read More »Phone System Problems at Municipal Offices
The Municipality of Wawa is currently experiencing technical problems with the telephone system at the Municipal Office located at 40 Broadway Avenue, including the Public Library. Bell Canada is currently working to resolve the issue. The public will be notified through the media when the problem has been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience. This issue has not affected the ...
Read More »NCU Appoints Richard Adam after Al Suraci Retires
The Board of Directors of Northern Credit Union is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Adam as their next president and CEO. Mr. Adam will assume the responsibilities effective May 15, 2019, taking over for outgoing president and CEO, Mr. Al Suraci. Since joining Northern in 1996, Mr. Adam has served the credit union in the capacity ...
Read More »Leader of the Northern Ontario Party Steps Down
As leader of the Northern Ontario Party for around 4 years I have gained many friends all over Northern Ontario. This has been a completely different experience as I was always someone who preferred to be out of the limelight. In the 4 years we have accomplished a lot. We were able to rebirth then rebrand the party and to ...
Read More »Thank You From the Wawa Ladies Curling League!
The Wawa Ladies Curling League would like to thank the following individuals and businesses/organizations who contributed to the success of our 67th Annual Ladies Curling Bonspiel which was held on March 29 – 31, 2019: Brookfield Power, Wilderness Helicopters, All Washed Up – Barb Leschishin, Amber’s Day Spa, Avon with Lisa, Canadian Tire, Carole Bouffard, Dawson & Keenan, Gitchegewgaw – ...
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