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After a 2 year hiatus due to Covid, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 374 returns this year with our 53rd year tradition of hosting the Annual Maple Syrup Festival on April 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2022. For many friends and family it is a custom to travel many hours and fill up on fluffy pancakes, perfectly fried sausages covered ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the age of 70 years. Predeceased by his wife Liette (nee Bouchard). Gary is survived by his common-law partner Linda Moldovan. Loving father of Lorianne (Alin), Danny (Nikki) and step-father of Melissa (Brian) and Stephen (Sunny). Proud grandfather of Jenna, Brooklynn, Maddie, McKenna and Jaxson. ...

Members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind everyone that you have to do your homework prior to giving any personal information, money or sending prepaid ITunes cards to anyone.  Every year thousands of Canadians are victimized and millions of dollars are lost through many forms of fraud.   Emergency/Grandparent Scam   In a typical “emergency” scam, the ...

On Saturday, March 5, 2022, at approximately 12:50 a.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 17 in Aweres Township.   Investigation determined a pick-up truck was travelling on Highway 17 at approximately 12:10 a.m. when it collided with an older model SUV ...

The Moore and Case families would like to thank the Wawa EMS paramedics, the nurses in palliative care, Troy Dereski, LDHC staff and Valerie at the Kerry Funeral Home. A special thanks to Dr. Chris  Stamler for his care and compassion during Carl’s illness and his hospital stay in palliative care. We also thank Dr. Aziz and his staff, Dr. Rassouli, ...

Clocks will spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on March 13 and the Wawa Fire Department is recommending residents install new batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks. “In order for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to do their job, they need to have working batteries”.  “Once a year, old batteries should be ...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Carl Arvid Case at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday March 3, 2022 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of Sharon Moore. Loving father of Jody (Todd), Debbie (Maurice), Carl (Lucille) and step-dad of Peter and Thomas. Proud grandfather of Jade, Josh, Carlee, Heather, Taylor, Brandon, ...

Members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind everyone that you have to do your homework prior to giving any personal information, money or sending prepaid ITunes cards to anyone.  Every year thousands of Canadians are victimized and millions of dollars are lost through many forms of fraud.   Romance Scam The ...

Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Wawa stand in full support and solidarity with Ukraine and condemns the full-scale launch of military attacks initiated by Russia. Along with other municipalities and governments from all over the world, Wawa stands united with Ukraine as it fights to protect its sovereign Nation. Wawa has many Ukrainian descendants living in the community ...

March is Fraud Prevention Month and members of the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to remind everyone the importance of keeping vigilant when it comes to protecting your identity, your possessions and your money. Tips on how to protect yourself Don’t be afraid to say no: Don’t be intimidated by high-pressure sales tactics. If a ...

Chief Superintendent Carson Pardy, Commander of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North East Region, is pleased to announce that Kevin Fellinger has been promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant and is now the new Commander of the Superior East Detachment. Staff Sergeant Fellinger began his career with the OPP at the White River Detachment in 2008 then transferred to ...

  So things are starting. We had a luncheon last Thursday. Sorry I could not attend as Lia had her 94th. Birthday. Good to see that we are on the right track and maybe back to normal soon.   So we should have a membership meeting on March 10th. To get things going and maybe planning for March 17th St ...

On February 26, 2022 at approximately 8:09 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Magpie Road in Wawa. During the investigation, the driver was found to be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle. As a result, Chicho RUBIANO, 36 years-of-age, from Blairmore, Alberta was arrested ...

On February 24, 2022, at approximately 10:07 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a family dispute on Michipicoten First Nation. As a result of the investigation, Krista STONE, 23 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with the following: Assault, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC), Uttering Threats ...

On February 25, 2022, at approximately 2:40 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious fire at a school on Magpie Road in Wawa. The Wawa Fire Department attended the school and extinguished the fire prior to police arrival. As a result of the investigation, a 15-year-old, from Wawa, was arrested and ...