Morgandy Leadbetter, a graduate of École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), was recently crowned Miss North Ontario 2021. This contest, which this year brought together several participants from various Northern Ontario communities, aims to crown the young woman who best represents Northern Ontario based on her personality and community involvement. Much appreciated for her active participation in the cultural activities ...
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Une finissante de l’ÉS Saint-Joseph nommée Miss Nord de l’Ontario 2021
Morgandy Leadbetter, une finissante de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), a tout récemment été couronnée Miss Nord de l’Ontario 2021. Ce concours, qui a rassemblé cette année plusieurs participantes de diverses communautés nord-ontariennes, vise à couronner la jeune femme qui représente le mieux le nord de l’Ontario d’après sa personnalité et son engagement au sein de la communauté. Fort ...
Read More »FONOM is concerned with the Physician, Nurse and Health Care Professionals shortage in Northern Communities
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Board started its last meeting of 2021, pausing for a Moment of Silence in honour of the late Austin Hunt. Aussie, a long-time Board Member and Past President of FONOM passed away on November 10th at the age of 95. During the meeting, the Board received presentations from Corina Moore and Al Spacek ...
Read More »All School buses in Wawa & Area – Cancelled
Due to adverse weather and poor road conditions, all school-related transportation services are cancelled today for all Boards in the Wawa, Dubreuilville, and White River communities. Schools will remain open. This cancellation affects students who attend St. Basil (White River), St. Augustine (Wawa), Sir James Dunn (Wawa), Michipicoten High school (Wawa), Ecole St. Joseph (Elementary & High school) and Ecole Escalade.
Read More »An extra special Christmas! Winner Announced for SAHF November Draw
On November 30th at 11 am, Christine Baranyai-Withers of Thessalon, ON won the $158,140 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s (SAHF) November electronic and online 50/50 draw. Her lucky number (Y-1104541) was drawn electronically. Christine, a local teacher, was on her lunch break when she realized she had a voicemail. She called the number back, only to find out ...
Read More »NOSM pushes forward with clear vision to improve access to northern health care ahead of proclamation
Following extensive in-person community consultations across Northern Ontario, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is reaffirming its pledge — and its mandate — to make health care better for the entire region. At the December 2, 2021 board meeting, Dr. Sarita Verma, NOSM Dean, President and CEO, provided feedback from consultations held with more than 1,000 Northern Ontarians over ...
Read More »Mixed Curling Statistics – December 2
Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 4 4 BUCKELL, Chris 2 3 4 FAHRER, Tom 2 3 4 SWITZER, Terry 4 2 4 CORLEY, Sarah 5 1 3 HALL, Dave 5 1 3 MERCER, Danny 5 1 4 Game Schedule for December 9 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 TERRIS McCOY FAHRER SWITZER MERCER HALL BUCKELL CORLEY
Read More »Giving Tuesday – Outstanding!
Outstanding! Together we raised $11,455 in a span of 24 hours. This includes the matching $1700 donation from Northern Lights Ford and their staff. Thank you Ford for your continued sponsorship of this event and thank you to each and every one of our donors. We certainly could not have done this without you. Your generosity allows us to support ...
Read More »Wawa Mustangs Receive Jumpstart Sport Relief Fund Grant
In February, Canadian Tire Corporation announced an additional $12 million commitment to Jumpstart’s Sport Relief Fund to help sport and recreation organizations build back sport and play in Canada. Jumpstart conducted a State of Sport study via Ipsos which revealed the pandemic has not only impacted current access to sport and play but has real long-term effects as well. The ...
Read More »Ladies Curling Standings – December 1
RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 4 4 MATHIAS, Danette 2 3 5 McGREGOR, Stephanie 2 3 5 SPENCER, Diane 2 3 5 TAVELLA, Debbie 2 3 4 AMOS, Tracy 6 2 5 BONITZKE, Wendy 6 2 5 RAINVILLE, Heather 6 2 4 BELISLE, Jacinda 9 1 5 PARSONS, Rochelle 10 0 4 Game Schedule for December 7th. Ice 1 ...
Read More »Actions to Protect Water Quality are Important and Valuable
Recent polling on water quality issues reveals that an increasing majority of Great Lakes residents believe government and individual actions to protect water quality are important and valuable. The International Joint Commission (IJC) Great Lakes Water Quality Board conducted its third Great Lakes Regional Poll in 2021, and reports on the poll results are now available online at the Great ...
Read More ȃSC Trillum students link up with Paralympian athlete
Students at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) recently had the opportunity to meet an outstanding person! Thanks to Swim Ontario’s “Pools to Schools” program, they were able to link up virtually with two-time Paralympian athlete, Abi Tripp. This para-swimmer has represented Canada several times in recent years and most recently this summer competed in Tokyo during the Paralympic Games. ...
Read More »Les élèves de l’ÉSC Trillium accueillent une athlète paralympienne remarquable
Les élèves de l’École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) ont eu l’occasion de faire une rencontre impressionnante dernièrement! Grâce au programme « De la piscine aux bancs d’écoles » de Swim Ontario, ils ont pu accueillir en virtuel l’athlète paralympienne, Abi Tripp. Cette paranageuse a représenté le Canada à plusieurs reprises au cours des dernières années et plus récemment cet été ...
Read More »Students and Teachers invited to join in global movement “Hour of Code”
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre is inviting students across the Algoma region to join in the Hour of Code 2021 and complete a one-hour coding activity during Computer Science Education Week from December 6th– 12th for a chance to win some prizes. The Hour of Code, organized by the non-profit Code.org and over 100 others, is a global ...
Read More »Golden Goliath Resources marks passing of Bob Middleton
Golden Goliath Resources is saddened to acknowledge the passing of Mr. R.S. (Bob) Middleton P.Eng. The Company was proud to have Bob as a member of the its Advisory Board for the last two years. Bob was a highly accomplished Geologist, Geophysicist, and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), registered in Ontario. He had more than five decades of fieldwork, mine discoveries, and ...
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