Things have been very busy at Branch 429 over the past month. First and foremost with the extremely generous anonymous donation our Lift for the Legion campaign has reached it’s goal. We wish to thank each & every donor for their support for our project. This is a true community endeavour that will benefit everyone. We have contacted our architect ...

  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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

  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!

  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!

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 *** ...

  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 ...

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 ...

  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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...