Jul 4, 2025 at 08:00 The RotaryFest Take Your Pick Draw is back with luxury prize packages and six-figure cash prize. Tickets are available online (https://rotaryfest.com/take-your-pick-draw/) and are available for purchase at most local gas stations and lottery outlets. One grand prize winner will be drawn on Saturday, July 19th. This year’s prize options are a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2; ...
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Thank You – M.H.S. Graduation 2025
On Thursday, June 26th, the graduating class of Michipicoten High School proudly crossed the stage to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Certificate. After years of perseverance, the Class of 2025 made their entrance to the familiar tune of Pomp and Circumstance. The ceremony featured speeches from Algoma District School Board Superintendent, Mr. Frank Palumbo, as well as words of wisdom from ...
Read More »Men’s NIght Golf – June 26
168 golfers enjoyed the sunny weather and warm temperatures of 19C. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors, without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Dylan Buckell 32 2nd Tim ...
Read More »NFMC’s $1,000,000 Contribution Supports Strategic Development of Peninsula Harbour Port Through Marathon–Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Partnership
The Town of Marathon and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation are pleased to announce a $1,000,000 financial contribution from the Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation (NFMC) toward the ongoing development of the Peninsula Harbour Port. This significant funding will support foundational work as both communities continue their joint efforts to re-establish the harbour as a modern, functional asset for Northwestern Ontario. The ...
Read More »Thank you from the graduates of École secondaire Saint-Joseph
C’est avec fierté que la communauté scolaire de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) a célébré ses finissants le 25 juin 2025 dernier lors de sa cérémonie de graduation. Les finissants 2025 remercient vivement les partenaires communautaires suivants qui ont contribué généreusement à cette cérémonie: Governor General Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Wawa Dental Centre Wawa Rent All & Repair Wesdome Gold Mines ...
Read More »Thank you from the graduates of École secondaire Saint-Joseph
The École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) school community proudly celebrated its graduating students during a grad ceremony on June 25th, 2025. The class of 2025 wish to thank the following community partners who generously contributed to the ceremony: Governor General Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Wawa Dental Centre Wawa Rent All & Repair Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. Légion Royale Canadienne ADFO et ...
Read More »SSM PUC – Fraudulent Text Messages Targeting Real Estate Professionals
PUC Services Inc. is alerting the public, particularly those in the real estate industry, about a scam involving fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from a PUC field technician. These messages typically warn of an upcoming service disconnection and may request a response or follow-up call. PUC would like to clarify that we do not send text messages regarding ...
Read More »SAH Operational Update: Emergency Department Physician Coverage
Jun 27, 2025 at 16:38 Sault Area Hospital is sharing an important update with the community about a change to physician coverage in our Emergency Department (ED), effective July 1, 2025. Beginning next month, the Emergency Department will be operating with reduced physician coverage per day due to changes in physician funding. While this change was not determined by the ...
Read More »Ladies Night – June 25th
108 Golfers! Sorry ladies. The long drive prizes on 8 and 4 were opposite due to a mix-up of the flags. Four (4) became (59 and under) and Eight (8) became (60 and over) for this week. Our apologies for the mix-up. 1st Flight: 1st – Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos – 39 2nd – Mel Charbonneau, Carrie Belanger, ...
Read More »Open Letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
June 26, 2025 RE: Opposition to Bill C-5 and Its Implications for First Nations Rights and Jurisdiction Dear Prime Minister Carney, On behalf of Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin, representing the Anishinaabe signatories to the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850, we write to express our opposition to Bill C-5, the proposed Building Canada Act, and the process by which your government is ...
Read More »École Secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) – A shining example of leadership in action
Jun 26, 2025 at 08:00 Through her dedication and active involvement in both school and community life, Elsa McGregor, a grade 12 student and soon-to-be graduate of École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), has distinguished herself in remarkable ways throughout her high school journey. Her reliability and perseverance have earned her the respect of both her peers and school staff. Elsa has ...
Read More »École Secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) – Un modèle exemplaire du leadership en action
Jun 26, 2025 at 08:00 Par son dévouement et sa participation active à la vie scolaire et communautaire, Elsa McGregor, élève de 12e année et finissante de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), s’est distinguée de manière remarquable tout au long de son parcours au secondaire. Sa fiabilité et sa persévérance lui ont valu l’estime tant de ses pairs que du personnel ...
Read More »Dude, where’s my dock? – Help prevent the spread of invasive Phragmites
Jun 26, 2025 at 07:58 Have you noticed a tall, dense grass growing along the highways and shorelines in Ontario? What you may be seeing is invasive Phragmites – and once you see it, you can’t unsee it. The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is raising awareness about this invasive plant through a new billboard campaign, and community members can ...
Read More »Rotary Club of Wawa Donates $10,000 to LDHC Foundation
Jun 24, 2025 at 08:01 Rotary members, Linda, Guidon, Rob and Liz Clarke, met with Foundation chair, Susan Switzer, treasurer, Holly Kettles and director Mary Lynn McKenna and LDHC CEO Kadean Ogilvie, to present a $10,000 cheque to purchase 2 CADD pain pumps for the Lady Dunn Health Centre. The Rotary Club has been a long-time supporter of the Foundation ...
Read More »New Transmission Line to Deliver Clean, Reliable Energy to Algoma District and Island Gold District
A major new energy project is set to improve power reliability and sustainability in the Algoma District. Batchewana First Nation and Alamos Gold Inc. has announced their partnership and the start of construction on a new $70 million, 115-kilovolt transmission line. This critical infrastructure will strengthen the electrical network in the Algoma district and deliver long-term grid electricity to Alamos’ ...
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