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Between the Covers – August 17

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week are: “Walk the Wire” by David Baldacci, “Revenge” by James Patterson and Andrew Homes, “Fair Warning by Michael Connelly  and “Hideaway” by Nora Roberts. The New Movies cataloged this week are “Avatar” available in Blu-Ray and DVD, “The Godfather” available in Blu-Ray only as well as “Charlotte’s Web” in DVD for ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – August 19

Twelfth  Sunday after Pentecost. Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for August 23, 2020. Exodus 1: 8-2:10        The baby Moses is adopted  by Pharaoh’s daughter. Psalm 124                If God had not been at our side! . Romans 12: 1-8        Present yourselves as a living, holy sacrifice to God. Matthew 16: 13-20   Who ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Unwanted Person Arrested

SE OPP Wawa

On August 17, 2020, at approximately 7:20 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call regarding an unwanted person on Beck Avenue in Wawa. Police attended the scene and located the individual laying in a grassy area adjacent to a residence. The person was placed under arrest for being intoxicated in a ...

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News from the Park – Investir dans nos écoles investit dans l’avenir

TOn dit que les sens olfactifs peuvent provoquer certaines des émotions et des souvenirs les plus forts chez les gens. Comme lorsque vous entrez dans une pièce et qu’un parfum particulier tel que la cuisson des biscuits ou un certain pot-pourri vous rappelle de puissants souvenirs de votre grand-mère. Pour moi cette semaine, un simple calendrier évoquait des souvenirs forts. ...

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News from the Park – Investing in Our Schools invests in the Future

They say the olfactory senses can bring about some of the strongest emotions and memories in people.  Like when you walk into a room and a particular scent such as baking cookies or a certain potpourri brings back powerful memories of your grandma.  For me this week, a simple calendar evoked strong memories.  I just couldn’t believe my eyes when ...

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SE OPP Dubreuilville – Sault Man arrested after Domestic Dispute

On August 12, 2020, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute that occurred the night prior in a remote area near Dubreuilville. As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old person, from Sault Ste. Marie, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary ...

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The Great Escape Dream Draw is Back and Going Digital!

Algoma Family Services (AFS) Foundation is proud to announce the return of the annual Great Escape Dream Draw throughout Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma District. This year marks the 24th Anniversary. Due to concerns involving Covid-19 the draw had been delayed from its original draw date in May. With Covid-19 still in mind The Great Escape Dream Draw has ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Respond to Chemical Spill near Rabbit Blanket Lake

SE OPP Wawa

On August 13, 2020, at approximately 4:40 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a chemical spill on Highway 17 near Rabbit Blanket Lake. A commercial motor vehicle was forced to take evasive action in order to avoid a collision which resulted in one of its onboard totes to rupture and leak ...

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Between the Covers – August 12

The Summer Reading Program has begun! Join us at 11 a.m. Tuesday – Thursday for stories, crafts, and fun science experiments all on Facebook live. Remember to sign up on the TDSRC website. There you will find tons of eBooks, jokes, and a reading log for all the books this summer. Keep track of books you’ve read and let us ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – August 12

It is the Eleventh  Sunday after Pentecost. Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for August 16, 2020. Genesis 45: 1-15                        Joseph is reunited with his brothers. Psalm 133                           ...

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2nd Annual Memorial Butterfly Release

  With the current COVID-19 restrictions, the Lady Dunn Health Centre Palliative Care Team has decided to get a little creative. This year our Memorial Butterfly Release will be hosted virtually.   Help us fill the community with joy by displaying butterflies on the front window of your home or business by Thursday, August 27, 2020.   Step 1: Be creative. ...

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Catch the Ace Week #11 Winners

  Congratulations to Thomas Moore (right) and Violet Uhlman (above), winners of Week #11, Must Go Draw for the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation. Envelope #2 was opened for Thomas and revealed the Nine of Clubs. Thomas has won himself the weekly draw, totalling $1,028. The Foundation had announced that Week #11 would be a Must Go Draw, therefore Board ...

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OPP – 7 Deaths & 6,600+ Traffic-Related Charges this Holiday Long Weekend

Tragedy struck a number of families who lost loved ones in road, boating and drowning incidents over the Civic Holiday Long Weekend.   The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to three separate drownings. Two other people died in boating/paddling incidents and motor vehicle collisions also resulted in the loss of two other lives.  OPP officers laid numerous charges while targeting ...

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From the Branch – August 5

Yes, August is here and we all hope that even now you can enjoy a bit of summer. But be careful and do the right things to avoid COVID-19. Partying is nice but make sure you do it with only family or those you have in your bubble. As only one person can make a whole bunch of people sick ...

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News from the Park – Retour à l’école

J’ai un oncle que j’aime beaucoup et qui m’a toujours soutenu, surtout depuis que j’ai rejoint le monde de la politique. Il se tient au courant de ce qui se passe à Algoma-Manitoulin dans les nouvelles et commente de temps en temps cette chronique hebdomadaire. C’est un type formidable avec un grand sens de l’humour, mais il a quelques bêtes ...

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