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Meditation by Father Duolomane (Joe) In the Bible, the Book of Job tells us about one of the greatest unsolved problems of human life: suffering. While Job expresses the suffering of man to which he finds no answer, the Gospel tells us that Jesus came out of kindness to help all human beings. He devoted part of his life to ...

It is always devastating news when there is a diagnosis of cancer – particularly so in the case of a young person. Dustin Wenmann, a former resident of Wawa (parents Duane and Mary Ellen) has been diagnosed with a large cancerous tumour in his thigh. Dustin has completed one round of chemotherapy in Toronto and yesterday started the second round, ...

On January 31, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a disturbance at a local bar on Woodward Avenue in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined there was a commotion involving four patrons in and outside the bar. One of the patrons engaged in an argument with the bartender that led to ...

The Conservative Party of Canada is proud to announce Parm Gill as the newest common sense Conservative candidate. “Parm will be an asset to our common sense Conservative team in our mission to axe the tax, build the homes, fix the budget and stop the crime,” said Pierre Poilievre. The Conservative Party is proud to be attracting a number of ...

  Mayor Melanie Pilon attended the 2024 ROMA Conference last week and took part in several learning sessions, delegations, and meetings with other Mayors from across Northern Ontario. This included attending the Northern Ontario Women Mayor’s Caucus meeting to support the start-up of a political advocacy group made up of female politicians from across the North.   Mayor Pilon presented ...

Last Sunday we enjoyed sharing our service with St Paul’s United in Marathon. (by internet). This coming Sunday is the Fifth Sunday After Epiphany.   Scripture Readings for this week are: Isaiah 40: 21-31  Those who wait upon God shall renew their strength. 1 Corinthians 9:16-23  I have become all things to all people for the gospel’s sake Mark 1: ...

One individual faces a lengthy list of charges following several break and enter investigations. On January 23, 2024, just before 6:00 p.m., members of the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of numerous break and enters that occurred in the Manitouwadge area. An investigation into the incidents was launched shortly after. Through investigation, police identified ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario appuie le plan d’Ontario Power Generation (OPG) visant à passer aux prochaines étapes de la remise à neuf des unités « B » (unités 5 à 8) de la centrale nucléaire de Pickering. Une fois remise à neuf, la centrale de Pickering produirait au total 2 000 mégawatts (MW) d’électricité, ce qui équivaut à alimenter deux ...

The Ontario government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to proceed with the next steps toward refurbishing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units (units 5-8). Once refurbished, Pickering would produce a total of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, equivalent to powering two million homes, helping to meet increasing demand from electrification and fuelling the province’s economic growth. “With global ...

September 14, 1944 – January 29, 2024 A piece of our hearts went home to heaven with you today. The family of Sandra Roy are heartbroken to announce her peaceful passing at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa, after a short battle with cancer. Surrounding her with love as she took her final breath, her devoted and loving husband ...

Know a local person or business who went the extra mile to help protect the environment in Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma District in 2023? Then consider nominating them for a Clean North Award. Individuals/businesses can also nominate themselves. Deadline for nominations is noon on March 22, 2024.  Nomination forms are at cleannorth.org/clean-north-awards. Nominees/applicants should be those who best exemplify service to ...

Peacefully at the F. J. Davey Home in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the age of 91. Predeceased by his loving wife Verna Eileen Matheson. Father of Helen, Patty (Brian), Laurie (Rick), the late Jimmy, Karen, Kathy (Richard), Johnny (Natalie) and Billy. Grandfather of eighteen, great-grandfather of twenty four and great-great-great-grandfather of two. Son of the ...

Anti-bullying Q & A: The 1st Wawa Scouts, in partnership with the OPP and the Wawa Public Library presented a Question and Answer session about bullying! Constable Ashley Nickle was present to talk to the cub scouts about what bullying is, how it hurts people and how to deal with bullies. Bullying is not ok and anyone who is being ...

Since January 1, 2024, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has responded to 13 fraud/scam related occurrences where victims have lost over $19000. The frauds/scams that are targeting the public in the area are: bitcoin, cryptocurrency, business, financial scams and just recently one Emergency (Grandparent) scam. On January 23, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., the complainant ...

Murielle Éliza (née Chiasson) Benoit, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, in Woodstock, Ontario, at the age of 77. Born on September 16, 1946, in Allardville, New Brunswick, Canada, Murielle’s life was a testament to the power of nurturing and devotion. Murielle’s early years in New Brunswick were filled with the warmth of ...