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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Ford will fine gas station owners $10,000 a day for failing to carry propaganda stickers
The Ford Government isn’t just spending thousands of public dollars on gas pump stickers promoting a partisan campaign against carbon pricing – yesterday’s budget bill revealed that Ford plans to fine gas stations $10,000 a day if the businesses fail or refuse to post the stickers. The stickers, which Ford will use public money to produce and distribute, denounce the ...
Read More »Wawa Mixed Curling – Final standings
The Final Playoff Curling Game was played Thursday, April 11th. The Mixed Playoff Champions 2018 – 2019 Season are Team Terris: Skip – Tom Terris, Vice – Melissa Terris, Lead – Marcia De La Franier, and Second – Travis Terris & Kelly Culhane Congratulations.
Read More »Freezing rain warning for this morning
5:47 AM EDT Friday 12 April 2019 Freezing rain warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Freezing rain this morning. After some ice pellets or snow early this morning, several hours of freezing rain is expected before changing over to rain or drizzle around noon. Ice accretion of 2 to 5 millimetres is possible. Surfaces ...
Read More »Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect
Weather advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for tonight. Heavy snow mixed with ice pellets at times, is expected tonight across portions of highway 17 between Wawa and Marathon. Local snow and ice pellet amounts of of 10 to 15 cm are possible by Friday morning. ...
Read More »Freezing rain expected Friday Morning
Freezing rain warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Freezing rain Friday morning. Precipitation will begin as snow this evening, then change to ice pellets. Ice pellets will change to freezing rain Friday morning. Freezing rain will continue for several hours before finally changing to rain Friday morning. This winter weather is associated with a ...
Read More »Flood Watch is in effect for the Goulais River
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Sault Ste. Marie District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect for the Goulais River. Residents of the Sault Ste. Marie District area should keep a close watch on water conditions, regularly check for updated messages and stay away from fast-moving rivers and streams. Residents within the Goulais ...
Read More »Mamakwa calls for meaningful consultations with First Nations on Far North Act
During question period Wednesday, NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) said the Ford Conservatives must stop undermining the government’s duty to consult with First Nations on the Far North Act, and called for government engagement by holding hearings in Far North communities in order to improve and replace that act. “Proper engagement on the Far North Act should not be ...
Read More »FutureSSM Coordinates approach to Skilled-Labour Demands in Soo
FutureSSM is working closely with local employers, educational institutions, training organizations and employment agencies to take on a coordinated approach to address current skilled-labour demands in Sault Ste. Marie. At 4.7 per cent in February, and as low as 3.3 per cent this past December, Sault Ste. Marie’s unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in 20 years. ...
Read More »Men’s Curling 2018-2019
Men’s Curling wrapped up last night with Team Fahrer winning the Playoff Championship Game. Team Fahrer was the Double winner this Curling Season, as there are also the Regular Season Club Champions. TEAM FAHRER is Skip – Tom Fahrer, Vice – Dave Amos, Lead – Lynn Lethbridge, and Second – Jim Hoffmann. The 2018– 2019 Season was an exciting curling ...
Read More »Weather scheduled to turn to Snow and then to Freezing Rain
Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Snow beginning this evening changing to ice pellets overnight and to freezing rain Friday morning. Precipitation will move over Northern Ontario this evening. The precipitation will begin as snow heavy at times before changing to ice pellets overnight then to freezing rain Friday morning. Snow and ...
Read More »Letter – Going for your colonoscopy just might save your life
Dear Readers My story starts here roughly 3 years ago I had my colonoscopy done and they found a polyp. It was removed and sent for a biopsy and it came back non-cancerous. Since the doctor found the polyp, I was scheduled for a re-exam 3 years later. This time another polyp was found. As it turns out when this ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – April 10
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). Thurs. Apr. 11 Worship Committee – 2 p.m. Sat. Apr. 13 Prayer Shawl Ministry – 3 p.m. Fri. Apr. 19 Good Friday Morning ...
Read More »St. Monica’s Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday Weekend Saturday, April 13, 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 9:00 a.m. Holy Thursday Thursday, April 18, 8:00 p.m. Vigil until Midnight Good Friday Friday, April 19, 3:00 P.M. Easter Vigil Sunday, April 20, 8:00 P.M. Easter Sunday Sunday, April 21, 9:00 a.m.
Read More »New leadership for Northern Lumber Mills
WRC Timber Inc. (WRC) is pleased to announce new leadership at its sites in White River and Hornepayne as well as for its woodlands group. White River Forest Products (WRFP) is now led by Mill Manager, Sean Lauzon. Sean took the helm on January 21st, after WRFP had been without a mill manager for six months. “Sean is a seasoned ...
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