Tuesday, April 5, 2022 – 9:43 p.m. The Municipality of Wawa is advising users of an incident that had occurred at the water treatment plant which resulted in elevated chlorine levels throughout the distribution system. The Municipality through collaboration with Algoma Public Health is advising users that due to the elevated chlorine levels, the water may smell or taste different ...

National Wildlife Week is April 10 to 16 this year.  The purpose of the week is to draw attention to wildlife conservation issues.  This article is about the conservation and restoration of the Lake Superior caribou.  These caribou are one of several isolated pockets of woodland caribou along the southern edge of their range in Canada that are in immediate ...

A new podcast has launched that explores the resilience of Northerners in a rapidly changing world, The Packsack Project. It brings together people, businesses, and organizations who are adapting to change in ways that are reflective of Northern Ontario’s culture and geography. The podcast is a collaboration between NORDIK Institute, a community-based research hub affiliated with Algoma University, and the ...

The League promoted curling for the season. The previous season was disappointing with very stringent COVID 19 guidelines, a shortened season and all Bonspiels and championship games cancelled.   This Season the Mixed Club had a few new players and two (2) new team – CORLEY and MERCER and the Men’s Club are pleased to add an all Hawk Junction ...

What to do – no Curling Bonspiels in (3) years and COVID still imposing restrictions?  The three Curling Leagues joined forces and organized a Local Bonspiel that was restricted to local curlers who curled in the Regular Season and who were all fully vaccinated as required for admittance to the MMCC. Teams could consist of players from any of the ...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to report on new results from its 2022 Phase 1 exploration program, which have provided confirmation of potential to expand the current resource models of the Wawa Gold Project. Of significance is an intersection of quartz veining with visible gold in hole SD-22-321, located at the north end of Surluga, above the Jubilee Shear ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is cautioning anyone who uses street drugs to take extra precautions at this time, as there has been an increase in suspected opioid-related harms in Algoma. APH is also asking all members of the community to continue their support for residents at risk of opioid poisonings and their loved ones.   Opioid surveillance for Algoma consists ...

Regional air transportation is crucial to local economic growth, the movement of goods and the connectivity of Canadians across the country. The pandemic has had a major impact on regional air transportation ecosystems, affecting communities and local businesses nationwide. The Government of Canada’s Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI), launched in March 2021, supports access to air transportation and regional ecosystems. ...

Due to adverse weather and poor road conditions, all school related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards in Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville, and Chapleau. Schools are open. Note: transportation will be running in Hornepayne.

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 Minhyuk Hwang (MIN) our Student Minister wishes to announce 2022 Lent Meditation Gatherings with Lectio Divina  and Centering Prayer, all are welcome to ...

5:05 AM EDT Wednesday 30 March 2022 Weather advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Hazards: Total snow and ice pellet accumulations of 10 to 20 cm. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Timing: This morning into Thursday. Discussion: Snow at times mixed with ice ...

Christian Synnett, élève de 12e année à l’École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau), a eu l’occasion de se joindre à ses collègues Anik et Brielle de l’ÉSC Champlain (Chelmsford) afin de participer au Niveau 1 du programme à double reconnaissance de crédit “Électricien/ Électricienne (Construction et entretien)” offert au Collège Boréal.   Le Programme d’apprentissage pour les jeunes de l’Ontario (PAJO) ...

Christian Synnett, a grade 12 student at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau), had the opportunity to join fellow students Anik and Brielle from ÉSC Champlain (Chelmsford) and participate in Level 1 of the credited dual recognition program as “Electrician (Construction and Maintenance)” offered at Collège Boréal. The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) allows students to complete apprenticeship training while in ...

Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or “the Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, today provided guidance for its fiscal fourth quarter 2022. Fiscal fourth quarter 2022 shipments are expected to be in a range of 540,000 to 550,000 tons, and Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in ...

  The Northern Neighbours Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (NNNPLC) in collaboration with the Township of White River, White River Economic Development Committee, and Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation to coordinate an event for the White River Winter Carnival.  The NNNPLC chose to coordinate the Snow Sculpture Contest, the theme was simply animals. Our aim was to coordinate an event that ...