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Happenings at Wawa First United – November 18

In-Person Worship Services will continue on November 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Reign of Christ Sunday, All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. Sat. Nov. 20   PRAYER  SHAWL 3 p.m.    . The U.C.W. request  that all donations for the next Thrift Shop be held at home as no date has been set yet.

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SSM Police Charge Wawa Man with Luring and Invitation to Sexual Touching

On November 17, 2021 officers with Investigation Services charged 22-year-old Dalton Crego of Wawa, Ontario with luring and invitation to sexual touching. On November 13, 2021 officers began an investigation regarding the accused using social media to lure an underage victim for a sexual purpose. The accused was located on November 17, 2021 and arrested. He is charged with luring ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – November 17

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 3 3 AMOS, Tracy 2 2 3 MATHIAS, Danette 2 2 3 RAINVILLE, Heather 2 2 2 SPENCER, Diane 2 2 3 BELISLE, Jacinda 6 1 3 McGREGOR, Stephanie 6 1 3 TAVELLA, Debbie 8 1 2 BONITZKE, Wendy 9 0 3 PARSONS, Rochelle 9 0 3 Game Schedule for November 23rd at 6:30 ...

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Individual Tests Positive for COVID-19 associated with Thessalon Public School

Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising that an individual associated with Thessalon Public School has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in direct physical contact or belong to the same classroom/cohort, and people who have spent more than ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – November 16

There is room for additional players. Experienced and new curlers are welcome. Contact Jim Hoffman 705-852-1274 or Andy Stevens 705-856-2884   Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 2 2 TERRIS, Tom 1 2 3 McCOY, Joe 3 1 2 MITRIKAS, Eric 3 1 3 LALONDE, Lance 5 0 2   Game Schedule for Monday, November 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Ice ...

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Grassy Narrows takes legal action against mining exploration

Yesterday Grassy Narrows First Nation launched a legal action against Ontario for issuing nine mining exploration permits which authorize companies to drill for gold on Grassy Narrows Territory. The legal action asks the court to cancel the permits which Ontario issued without consulting Grassy Narrows, and without their consent. Grassy Narrows asserts that the permits violate both Grassy Narrows’ Indigenous ...

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Isabel Fletcher Public School

Algoma Public Health (APH) has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at Isabel Fletcher Public School. As per provincial Ministry of Education guidance, an outbreak is declared in a school once it has been determined that within a 14-day period, two individuals tested positive for COVID-19 and: at least one case could have reasonably acquired their infection in the school setting; ...

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Surge of COVID-19 Triggers Additional Mandatory Measures in Algoma and in the Municipality of Sault Ste. Marie

In response to rapidly rising COVID-19 cases in Algoma, and especially in the municipality of Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma Public Health is taking further action to curb the spread of the virus, prevent severe illness and death in our communities, and protect health system capacity.   Algoma’s Medical Officer of Health, with the support of the provincial Chief Medical Officer ...

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Une hausse soudaine du nombre de cas de COVID-19 déclenche la prise d’autres mesures obligatoires dans Algoma et la municipalité de Sault-Sainte-Marie

En réponse à la hausse rapide du nombre de cas de COVID-19 dans Algoma, et en particulier dans la municipalité de Sault-Sainte-Marie, Santé publique Algoma prend d’autres mesures pour contenir la propagation du virus, prévenir les cas de maladie grave et les décès dans nos communautés et préserver les capacités du système de santé.   La médecin-hygiéniste d’Algoma, avec l’appui ...

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an individual associated with Isabel Fletcher Public School has tested positive for COVID-19

Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising that an individual associated with Isabel Fletcher Public School has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in direct physical contact or belong to the same classroom/cohort, and people who have spent more ...

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APH: 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#662 – #689)

Algoma Public Health has reported 28 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#662 – #689), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area.   Potential exposure – GoodLife Fitness: Algoma Public Health is advising anyone who was at GoodLife Fitness, located at 589 Second Line E, in Sault Ste Marie on the following dates and times to follow public health guidance. November 8, ...

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Special Weather Statement (Nipigon – Rossport) – ended

Nov 13, 2021 at 06:51 At 4:41 a.m. Environment Canada ended this special weather statement. Nov 11, 2021 at 19:24 5:54 PM EST Thursday 11 November 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: Nipigon – Rossport Heavy rain, snow and strong winds expected into Friday. Precipitation will begin this afternoon and then ease slowly throughout the day on Friday. Throughout ...

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PSA: 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (#633 – #661)

Algoma Public Health is reporting 29 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#633 – #661), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area.   Details of the confirmed cases: Case Number Exposure Category Status Tested Case #633 Close contact Self-isolating November 11, 2021 Case #634 Close contact Self-isolating November 11, 2021 Case #635 Close contact Self-isolating November 11, 2021 Case #636 Close contact ...

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École Saint-Joseph students honour Canadian soldiers!

Grade 4 students from École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) marked Remembrance Day by writing postcards for members of the Canadian Military. Under the supervision of their teacher, Mr. Éric Comtois, students were asked to research and compile information, before writing beautiful messages.   The students also visited the Wawa’s Community Cenotaph to honour veterans who participated in various military conflicts. Afterwards, the ...

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Honorons nos militaires canadiens!

Les élèves de la 4e année de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont souligné le jour du Souvenir en écrivant des cartes postales à l’intention de militaires canadiens. Sous la supervision de leur enseignant, M. Éric Comtois, les élèves ont fait des recherches, compilé des informations pour ensuite rédiger de beaux messages.   Les élèves se sont aussi rendus au cénotaphe de ...

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