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SUHONEN, Jack

Died peacefully, at the age of 89 years, in the early hours of Saturday, December 25, 2021 at the Hornepayne Community Hospital in Hornepayne, ON. Jack lived his early years in California but spent most of his life in the Barbers Bay area of Northern Ontario. Jack was a highly skilled carpenter and was responsible for the development and completion ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank – Happy Holidays!

The Wawa Community Food Bank volunteers would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in our community a safe and happy Holiday Season. We are very thankful and appreciative for the donations that we receive so please note that the donation bin inside the main door at 96 Broadway Avenue will not be accessible until January 4th. Should you ...

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Statement by the Prime Minister on Christmas

December 24, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Christmas: “Merry Christmas, Canada! Today, our family joins Christians across the country and around the world to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and his message of compassion, love, and selflessness. “As a family, we usually gather for meals with loved ones, exchange gifts ...

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Déclaration du premier ministre à l’occasion de Noël

Le 24 décembre 2021 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de Noël : « Joyeux Noël à tous! Aujourd’hui, notre famille se joint aux chrétiens à travers le pays et ailleurs dans le monde pour célébrer la naissance de Jésus Christ et son message de compassion, d’amour et d’altruisme. « En tant que famille, ...

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Start a Tradition by Counting Birds This Holiday Season

Bird lovers of all ages and skill levels are invited to celebrate the 122nd anniversary of the Christmas Bird Count by joining one of the many counts happening across Ontario this holiday season. It’s a great way to explore nature while helping collect important data on our feathered friends. Consider making the Christmas Bird Count a part of your family ...

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ROY, Oscar

At the age of 86 years, Oscar passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the Sault Area Hospital just four days after his beloved wife, Cecile of 65 years passed away. Beloved husband of the late Cecile Roy. Loving father of Linda Gerrior (Allen) and Alain Roy (Penny). Proud grandfather of Shannon, Cindy and Alishia. Great grandfather of Kesha, ...

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SE OPP Dubreuilville – Complaint leads to Impaired Charges

On December 20, 2021 at approximately 1:16 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver on Rue des Pin in Dubreuilville. Police located the vehicle and, through investigation, the driver was determined to be impaired by alcohol. As a result, Cole CALDER, 30-years-of-age, of Fort Frances ...

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Between the Covers-December 22nd

THE LIBRARY IS OPEN: Masks must be worn covering mouth, nose and chin. Everyone must sanitize their hands before entering the library.  Patrons are free to browse the collections without time limits and computer use is available. Social distancing must be respected. Be smart, stay six feet apart!! All returned materials must be placed in the Drop Box for quarantine. ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – December 22

In-Person Worship Services will continue on December 24,  2021 at 7:00 p.m., Christmas Eve. All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. Dec.  24        Christmas Eve  – Worship at 7 p.m. Dec. 26         First Sunday after Christmas  –  No Worship 2022 Jan.  02       Second Sunday after Christmas – Worship at 11 a.m. Jan   06       Thurs.  Epiphany –  Greek “To Show ...

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ROY, Cecile

Passed away peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of Oscar Roy for 65 years. Loving mother of Linda Gerrior (Allen) and Alain Roy (Penny). Proud grandmother of Shannon, Cindy and Alishia. Great grandmother of Kesha, Terrance, Riley and Cambrien. Dear daughter of the late Emile and the ...

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DICKSON, Donald

Donald James Dickson, age 80, of Collingwood, ON, passed away on December 16, 2021, at the Collingwood Nursing Home surrounded by his family. Don is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sandy; along with his two sons Darren and James (Wendy); five grandchildren, Daniel, Cole, Matthew, Connor, and Emmett; and siblings Janice and Ross. Born January 27, 1941, ...

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The LDHC Foundation Thanks Wesdome Gold Mines

  On Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 Wesdome Gold Mine Inc. presented the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation with a generous donation of $25,000.   Wesdome Gold Mines Inc.’s donation to the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation demonstrates its commitment to health care at the Lady Dunn Health Centre and the communities it serves.  Since 2010, the mining company has contributed ...

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Municipality of Wawa COVID-19 Response

On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the Municipality of Wawa received notice that Algoma Public Health was extending mandatory measures to all Algoma communities served by APH. The Medical Officer of Health has issued a Section 22 Class Order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, effective for all Algoma communities served by APH on Friday, December 17, 202 1 at ...

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