On the November 17th – 19th, 2023 weekend, Wawa Women’s hockey was host to 10 teams for the 6th annual Lori Johnson Memorial hockey tournament. Teams from Wawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Chapleau, and Garden River laced up the skates for some action at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center. This year a new division was created to accommodate a slower ...
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Ladies Curling – November 22
RANK WINS G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 3 3 BLANCHET, Emma 2 2 3 BUSSINEAU, Denise 2 2 2 SPENCER, Diane 2 2 3 BONITZKE, Wendy 5 1 3 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 5 1 2 LOWE, Cheri 5 1 3 PARSONS, Rochelle 5 1 2 TAVELLA, Debbie 5 1 1 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 5 1 3 CHARBONNEAU, Melanie 11 0 2 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa ...
Read More »Split the Pot approaching a Million Dollars!
Ontario’s Split the Pot Lottery ticket sales are approaching $1,000,000! This lottery provides ticket buyers the opportunity to share in the winnings and be part of the largest partnered fundraising initiative in Ontario. Time is crucial — don’t miss out on the chance to win the largest Early Rewards Prize yet! We have a prize of $20,000 that will be ...
Read More »Men’s Curling Standings – November 21
Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 FAHRER, Tom 2 2 3 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 2 3 McCOY, Joe 2 2 3 MITRIKAS, Eric 2 2 3 HALE, Ron 5 1 3 REID, Michael 6 0 3 TERRIS, Spencer 6 0 3 Game Schedule for Monday, November 27th Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MITRIKAS RIED ...
Read More »Colleges Call for Immediate Provincial Investments and Five Percent Tuition Increase
Ontario’s colleges are calling for an immediate end to the province’s tuition freeze, a modest five percent tuition increase and enhanced investments in Ontario’s public college students. “It’s essential to invest in the success of our students,” said Confederation College President, Kathleen Lynch. “Colleges need the financial support to ensure their future sustainability. The investments we make today will ensure ...
Read More »SSM Man Wins $100,000 in ENCORE
Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Brian Lalonde of Sault Ste. Marie. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the October 21, 2023 LOTTARIO draw to win $ 100,000! Brian, a retiree, says he has been playing the lottery regularly for over 30 years. “I always say yes to ENCORE,” he shared ...
Read More »École Saint Nom de Jésus shines at Trunk or Treat event
While children and adults alike can dress up for Halloween, it is also a good time to promote our lovely school. Thanks to the support of Ms. Samantha École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) was well represented at the Hornepayne Trunk or Treat event. The “Stitch and Chester” theme offered children a visually stimulating experience and enabled the school to ...
Read More »Un Trunk or Treat qui fait rayonner l’école Saint Nom de Jésus!
Alors que les petits comme les grands peuvent se costumer lors de l’Halloween, c’est aussi un bon moment de faire la promotion de notre belle école. Grâce au travail de Mme Samantha, l’école Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) était bien représentée au Trunk or Treat de Hornepayne. La thématique de « Stitch et Chester » offrait aux enfants une expérience visuellement stimulante ...
Read More »Mixed Curling Standings – November 17
Team Rank Wins G.P. BUCKELL, Chris 1 2 2 FAHRER, Tom 1 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 2 2 TERRIS, Tom 1 2 2 HALL, Dave 5 1 1 McCoy, Joe 5 1 2 CORLEY, Sarah 7 0 2 GLOVER, Justine 7 0 2 RAINVILLE, Heather 7 0 2 STOYCHOFF, Peter 7 0 2 SWITZER, Anya 7 0 1 Game ...
Read More »Batchewana Island is now Permanently Protected
The largest remaining privately owned island in Lake Superior is now permanently protected, marking a significant win for nature in Ontario. Thanks to an ambitious campaign by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and the steadfast support of many community partners, donors and foundations, the 2,076-hectare Batchewana Island will now remain a permanent haven for wildlife, birds and fish. Batchewana ...
Read More »Schedule – 6th Lori Johnson Memorial Hockey Tournament
Friday Nov 17, 2023 1 ROUND ROBIN Women’s Beer 6:00 PM Naughty Scotty’s VS Backwood Beauties 2 ROUND ROBIN Women’s Rec 7:00 PM The Regretzkies VS Chi – Amiks 3 ROUND ROBIN Women’s Rec 8:00 PM Superior Puckers VS Snoop Doggs 4 ROUND ROBIN Women’s Rec 9:00 PM Moose on the Loose VS Excuses 5 ...
Read More »The HSCDSB Board of Trustees acclaims Gary Trembinski as Chairperson and elects John Bruno as Vice-Chairperson
The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) has elected its leadership for the Board of Trustees. During the monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, held at the Mount St. Joseph Catholic Education Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Gary Trembinski was acclaimed as the Chairperson, while John Bruno was elected as the Vice-Chairperson. “I ...
Read More »Métis Nation of Ontario marks Louis Riel Day
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites all Canadians to join in remembering Métis leader Louis Riel on the anniversary of his execution in 1885. On November 16, we honour Riel’s sacrifice and enduring legacy by celebrating Métis culture, marking a continued commitment to our shared journey toward Reconciliation. This year holds profound significance for the MNO, marking not only ...
Read More »Wawa Ladies Curling Standings – November 15
RANK WINS G.P. BLANCHET, Emma 1 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 2 2 BONITZKE, Wendy 3 1 2 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 3 1 2 BUSSINEAU, Denise 3 1 1 LOWE, Cheri 3 1 2 SPENCER, Diane 3 1 2 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 3 1 2 CHARBONNEAU, Melanie 9 0 1 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa 9 0 1 MATHIAS, Danette 9 0 2 PARSONS, Rochelle ...
Read More »Argonaut Gold Completes Magino Royalty Sale to Franco-Nevada
Argonaut Gold Inc. is pleased to announce that it has completed the Magino royalty transaction with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation, as announced on November 2, 2023. Pursuant to the transaction, the Company has completed the sale of an additional 1% net smelter return royalty (“NSR”) on its Magino Mine to Franco-Nevada for $28.0 million. Franco-Nevada now holds an ...
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