This year marks a very special milestone for us – 40 years of service to our community. For four decades, our childcare centre has been a place where little ones grow, friendships bloom, and lifelong memories are made. We’ve had the joy of welcoming children into our doors, watching them learn and thrive, and then sending them off into the ...
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DUBÉ, Audrey Pearl
With heavy hearts the family announces the peaceful passing of their Mother Audrey Pearl Dubé, predeceased by her husband Lawrence Dubé (1996). Daughter of the late Peter and Ida Merritt. Sister of the late Darwin Merritt (late Florabelle). Loving mother of Daryle (Brenda), Cheryl Bates (Robert), Sylvia Moise (late Raymond), and Gregory (Susan). Grandmother of Mark Dubé (Tara), Darren Dubé ...
Read More »SE OPP – Investigation continues into helicopter vandalism
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of mischief on Maple Street in Foleyet. Preliminary investigation revealed that between 6:00 p.m. on September 3, and 7:30 a.m. on September 4, a helicopter parked overnight at a property on Maple Street was vandalized. The aircraft sustained significant damage, including a broken windshield ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – September 24
Luke 16:1-13 The parable of the dishonest manager Is it a proper thing to be dishonest at work and then be rewarded for your shrewdness? It doesn’t sound right to us, but Luke tells us a story in which that happens. Jesus comes to us in order to reverse the existing order of things. Luke is full of situations in ...
Read More »SE OPP Wawa – Be Proactive, Reduce Bear Attractants
The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging residents across the region to take proactive steps to reduce bear attractants following a significant increase in bear-related calls. So far in September 2025, officers have responded to 65 calls for service involving bears – many of which involved sightings in residential areas. While not all bear encounters pose an immediate ...
Read More »GIDDENS, Daniel L.
April 5, 1956 – September 17, 2025 Daniel Giddens — passed away with dignity on September 17, 2025. We regret to inform you that Daniel L. Giddens has passed on. Danny was a great husband who treated me like a queen every day for thirty-five years. He was a wonderful man—kind, trustworthy, and always a great storyteller. Danny will be missed by ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – September 19
Luke 15:1-10 The parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin We all lose things at sometime or another. Sometimes it takes a long time to find what you are looking for. Last week many took time to remember the Twin Towers and the events of 9/11. They remembered the time and how it affected people and the world. ...
Read More »Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District to Host Community Mining Showcase in Wawa
Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District is proud to invite the community to a special Community Mining Showcase on Thursday, October 2nd, at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. This free evening event will feature interactive displays and activities from various departments across Island Gold District’s operations, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the mining industry and the exciting opportunities available locally. We’re ...
Read More »FOX, Thomas John Graden
August 3, 1946 – September 13, 2025 Tom passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH). He was 79 years old and had his family by his side. He left behind his best friend and loving wife of nearly 56 years, Heather and his son, Jamie & daughter-in-law, Carrie, his daughter, Joanne & son-in-law, ...
Read More »LESAGE, Ryan G.
December 10, 1985 ~ September 8, 2025 It is with great sadness that the family of Ryan Lesage announce his passing at the age of 39 years in Michipicoten First Nation. Loving father of his twin daughters Ryanna Lesage and Teagan Lesage. Beloved son of Denise and Dale Churchill. Grandson of Angela Stone and the late Sam Stone. Cherished ...
Read More »CORSTON, Randall “Randy”
It is with deep sadness that the family of Randall (Randy) Corston announces his passing on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the Chapleau General Hospital. Randy was the beloved husband of Colette (nee Sabourin) with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. He was the “favorite” dad of Maegan (Jeff) and best grandpa to Haylen and Ryker. He will ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – September 11
Jeremiah 18:1-11 God is the potter, we are the clay It is awesome that God created us out of clay (a theme that runs through all ancient religions) to the psalm reassuring us that we are “wonderfully and fearfully made”. – fearfully in that creating life is a reverent, holy process – we are encouraged to feel the wonder and ...
Read More »Empowering on-the-ground action for local groups through the Invasive Species Action Fund
Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 116 new projects across Ontario led by community groups, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, and conservation authorities on critical invasive species issues through the Invasive Species Action Fund. Invasive species are plants, animals, insects, and pathogens that are introduced to an ecosystem outside of their ...
Read More »MAILLOUX, Claudette
Passed away suddenly at her home in White River on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the age of 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Mailloux. Loving mother of Richard Mailloux (Debbie), Jacqueline “Jackie” Mailloux (Rungano), Marilyn Mailloux, Conrad Mailloux (Chantal) and Denis Mailloux. Proud grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Ronald Beauvais, ...
Read More »RUSS, Anastasia “Ann”
(1926 – 2025) Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre Long Term Care with her son by her side on Monday, September 1, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jerrold “Jerry” Russ. Loving mother of Jean Ryan (Richard), Lauren Rushton (David), the late Muriel Hunt (late Keith), the late Maureen Wood (Bart) and Peter Russ. Cherished grandmother ...
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