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Odds and ends where do I begin?

Odds and ends where do I begin? Although my activity as a “garbologist ” is limited; deep down in my heart, that commitment to a better, cleaner environment will never die. I still carry a bag on my outings and pick up trash as I go. Upsetting is it to me how many masks are being tossed away, just like ...

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Between the Covers – October 7

Our reopening policy is available to read on the library website (wawa.olsn.ca). We will be allowing five people in at a time for no more than 15 minutes at a time.  Anyone wishing to use the public computers must call ahead to book a time.  This is to avoid having too many people in the library. The time limit on ...

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BERRY, Alan

January 25, 1957 – October 5, 2020 Passed away suddenly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Monday. Loving, caring, and devoted husband of Tina for 38 years. Beloved father to Susan (Mike). Adored stepfather to Suzanne, Carolyn, Patrick (Michèle) and Shelly. Poppa Al to Alyssa, Brianna, David, Samantha (Taylor), Michelle, Joel (Chelsie), Henri, Céleste, Eric, Julia, Alex, Adam and ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Lay charges after dispute

On October 3, 2020, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a domestic dispute in Chapleau. Investigation revealed that one of the parties was in breach of their court ordered conditions. As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old person, from Chapleau, was arrested and charged with ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – Thanksgiving Sunday

Thanksgiving Sunday Creation Time 5 in the Season of Pentecost Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for 11 October 2020. Deuteronomy 8: 7-18    God will bring you to a beautiful land. Psalm 65                            God provides; the valleys shout & sing. 2 Corinthians 9: 6 –15    God loves a cheerful giver. Luke 17: ...

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TROVARELLO, Venturino

Venturino, husband of Stellina (Ciccone), passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 88 years of age. Venturino is predeceased by his parents Luigi and Giovanna (Ferrara) and his siblings: Guerino, Cesare (Adina), Desolina Sebastiano (Constantino), Eugene (Italia) and Arturo (Antoinette). Survived by Urbano (Ginetta). Loving father of Luciano (Barbara), Luigi (Darlene) and ...

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Jackpot Reaching Great Heights

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation Catch the Ace event is well on its way and it has brought excitement to the communities of North Algoma and beyond. The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot after only 3 weeks of play is already over $1,500 and growing each day.  We look forward to that amount growing each ...

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SE OPP White River – Charges Laid after Disturbance

On September 27, 2020, at approximately 7:50 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a disturbance on Superior Street in White River. Officers attended and determined that the individual was breaching their court ordered conditions. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old person, from White River, was arrested and ...

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SE OPP White River – Arson Charges and more Laid after Vehicle Fire

On September 27, 2020, at approximately 3:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a vehicle fire on the 500 Road north of White River. Officers arrived on scene and observed a box style commercial motor vehicle (CMV) that was completely consumed by fire. The truck and contents were estimated to be ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Lay Charges in Foleyet Domestic Dispute

On September 29, 2020, at approximately 10:45 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute in Foleyet. As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old person, from Timmins, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC).   On October ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Person arrested after Domestic Dispute in Chapleau

On September 29, 2020, at approximately 2:45 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old person, from Chapleau, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC), Uttering Threats – ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Hearst person charged after dispute in Vehicle

SE OPP Wawa

On September 26, 2020, at approximately 12:40 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a dispute in a vehicle on Highway 17 in Bailloquet Township. The accused person had left the scene prior to police arrival, but was located a short time later. As a result of the investigation, Gabriel ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Domestic Dispute results in Trespass & Utter Threats Charges

SE OPP Wawa

On September 26, 2020, at approximately 12:50 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a domestic dispute in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested and charged with the following: Utter Threats – Damage or Injure Animal, contrary to section 364.1(1)(c) of the Criminal Code ...

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Thank You – McRae Family

The McRae family would like to send a special thank you to Lorna Chipka for the amazing service that she provided for our mom Paddy, and brother Larry… It is what mom would have wanted… short and sweet. It was heartwarming to see and hear all the kind words expressed of Mom… she was a second mom to all our ...

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Marathon OPP move to new Detachment

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Marathon officially moved to their new location. The new location began to take shape in the spring of 2019 with BIRD Construction breaking ground on the new location located at 101 Peninsula Road in the Town of Marathon. The construction had many hurdles such as a location with ...

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