Local & Area News

Special Event to hear Bear Train Progress

The Mask-wa Transportation Association Inc. (MTA Inc.) and the Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains (CAPT) are thrilled to invite the public and community members from the Algoma District to a special event at the Agawa Canyon Tour Train Station to hear about exciting Bear Train progress on Thursday, December 12 at 12:30 p.m. MTA Inc., a non-profit corporation established by ...

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TAIT, Doreen Rose (nee Lethbridge)

Passed away peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on December 2, 2024, at the age of 91. Wife of the late Peter Lusko and the late Gerald Tait. Loving mother of Patrick (Karen), Brenda (Michael), Dorothy and the late James Tait. Grandmother of Jim (Shannon), Jeff (Jody), Crystal, Kari (Ben), Ryan (Catherine). Great Grandmother of ...

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ROBERTSON, Gerald “Happy”

April 17, 1932 – November 30, 2024 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Gerald “Happy” Robertson at the age of 92 with family by his side at Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew. Son of the late George Robertson and Dorothy Kunkel. Husband and best friend of Betty (Trudel) for 71 years. Father of Norma Robertson and Laurie ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – December 3rd

Team Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 4 5 TERRIS, Tom 1 4 5 HALE, Ron 3 3 5 McCOY, Joe 5 3 5 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 5 2 5 MITRIKAS, Eric 5 2 5 TERRIS, Spencer 5 2 5 LESCHISHIN, Mark 8 0 5 Game Schedule for Monday, December 9th Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 S.TERRIS MITRIKAS ...

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Tuesday Morning News – December 3

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of flurries late this morning and early this afternoon. Flurries beginning this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -4. Wind chill -14 this morning and -6 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow with risk of snow squalls. Local amount 10 to 20 cm. Wind ...

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Snow Squall Watch (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

11:38 PM EST Monday 2 December 2024 Snow Squall Watch in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Snow squalls are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Hazards: Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations near 15 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 5 cm per hour. Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow. Power outages possible due to the heavy ...

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Snow Squall Watch (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)

11:38 PM EST Monday 2 December 2024 Snow Squall Watch in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Snow squalls are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Hazards: Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations near 15 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 5 cm per hour. Very poor visibility at times in heavy snow. Power outages possible due to the ...

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Jones, Godfrey Aza James “Jonesy”

(September 27, 1938 – November 27, 2024) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather at St. Gabriel’s Villa in Chelmsford, on Thursday, November 27, 2024. Godfrey was born September 27, 1938, in Blind River to the late William “Bill” Jones and the late Adelaide Jones (née Moise). Left to mourn ...

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Operation Grace | Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund 2024

Operation Grace is here to help in the Wawa area this holiday season. Grace means offering thanks and showing goodwill, and through Operation Grace, the Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund is here to support families in need of some extra help this holiday season. If you or someone you know could use a little extra help, we invite you to apply ...

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Monday Morning News – December 2

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today..Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light late this afternoon. High -3. Wind chill -13 this morning and -7 this afternoon. Tonight..Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -13. Wind chill -8 this evening and -6 overnight. Tuesday..Cloudy with 60% chance of flurries late in the morning and early ...

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Algoma District School Transportation – Delays Anticipated in SSM

All school related transportation will be running on Monday, December 2, 2024 but please anticipate delays due to the current road conditions in the Sault Ste. Marie area.  City and township plowing crews have been working around the clock to get all roads cleared. Notes: If your road or turnaround has not been plowed, school bus service will be available at ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to Heyden) OPEN

At 9:36 a.m., Sunday, December 1st, the highway was reopened.   Nov 30, 2024 at 18:25 ON511 just issued a new phone alert stating that Hwy 17 (Wawa to Heyden) is closed due to weather, and the ON511 website confirms that. The highway has been closed since Friday evening at 9:18 p.m. Nov 30, 2024 at 18:18 Hwy 17 (Wawa ...

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CP Holiday Train

Oct 16, 2024 at 09:38 CPKC has released this year’s Holiday Train Schedule. The Holiday Train will be stopping in Chapleau, White River, Mobert, Marathon, Schreiber, Nipigon, before heading to Thunder Bay. There is no stop scheduled for Dubreuilville this year. This is the 26th year for the Holiday Train. Touring with the train this year through Northern Ontario is ...

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Saturday Morning News – November 30

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 12 this morning and minus 5 this afternoon. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 8. Wind chill minus 7 this evening and minus ...

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