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Area Road Conditions – February 18

Feb 18, 2023 at 06:28 Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Snow covered Fair Yes 23-2-18 5:25 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and dry road Bare and wet road Good No 23-2-18 5:29 AM Highway 101 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow packed Bare and wet ...

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Red Pine Exploration – Drill Program continues to define gold mineralization

Red Pine Exploration Inc. reported new drill results from its continuing exploration program. The results demonstrate the pervasiveness of gold mineralization over broad areas surrounding the Surluga resource, including significant intersections in the hanging wall of the Jubilee Shear Zone at the 100%-owned Wawa project, northern Ontario. Significant intersections in the Minto B/Jubilee Triangle confirm the presence and continuity of ...

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Great student spirit at ÉSC Trillium

Students at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) displayed great school spirit and creativity during the theme day “ANYTHING but a hat”! Several students and staff members went to school wearing various funny objects as hats, including a colander, a lampshade, a box or even a sloth. Who would have believed it!

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Un superbe esprit d’école à l’ÉSC Trillium

Les Coyotes de l’École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) ont fait preuve d’un bel esprit d’école et d’une grande créativité lors de la journée thématique «TOUT sauf un chapeau»! Plusieurs élèves et membres du personnel sont allés à l’école en portant divers objets rigolos en guise de chapeau, dont une passoire, un abat-jour, une boîte ou encore un paresseux. Qui l’aurait ...

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Morning News – February 17

Feb 17, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -7. Wind chill -28 this morning and -14 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this evening. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 60. Temperature ...

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Area Road Conditions – February 17

Feb 17, 2023 at 06:18   Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Bare and wet road, partly snow covered Good No 23-2-17 5:10 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Bare and dry road, partly snow covered Good No 23-2-17 5:10 ...

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Between the Covers – February 16

We hope you all get out and enjoy our Wawa Winter Carnival happening this coming weekend! There are many events for everyone to participate in and fun!! Don’t forget to stop in at the library on Saturday! We will have a Sock Snowman craft for everyone as well as free hot chocolate (while supplies last).   New Books on the ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – February 15

RANK WINS G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 9 10 BUSSINEAU, Denise 2 8 11 BONITZKE, Wendy 3 7 11 SPENCER, Diane 3 7 12 PARSONS, Rochelle 5 5 11 CHIUPKA, Lorna 6 4 12 MATHIAS, Danette 7 3 12 AMOS, Tracy 8 2 11 Game Schedule for February 21st at 7 p.m. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MATHIAS ...

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Morning News – February 16

Feb 16, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -11. Wind chill -23 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -24. Wind chill -18 this evening and -28 overnight. ...

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Area Road Conditions – February 16

Feb 16, 2023 at 06:42 Hwy 11/17 – Pass Lake, Highway is fully closed from Hwy 587 Jct to Hwy 628 Jct due to poor road and weather conditions. Please use caution in the area. (6:33 a.m.) Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No ...

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Have you seen Sherry? UPDATED

Feb 15, 2023 at 22:44 Sherry Stone has been located safely and is no longer considered missing. Thank you for assisting police to locate them. Feb 15, 2023 at 18:12 The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate missing 49-year-old Sherry Stone. Sherry has not spoken with family in about two weeks and is described as ...

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POIRIER, Keith

It is with deep sadness, I announce the sudden passing of my brother, Keith Poirier. Keith passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home in Wawa. Keith loved living in the town where he grew up. Survived by his sister, Sharon Boppre (Barry Scully), his nephew Trevor Boppre (Shannon) and his two great nephews, Ethan and Lucas. Keith ...

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Nipigon OPP – Investigate Fatal Collision on Wolf River Bridge

On February 15, 2023, at approximately 10:00 am officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) with assistance from Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Dorion/Hurkett Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a two-vehicle collision on the Wolf River Bridge, Highway 11&17, in Dorion Township. Initial investigation indicates two sport ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – February 15

Team Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 10 13 TERRIS, Tom 1 10 13 McCOY, Joe 3 8 13 MITRIKAS, Erik 4 5 13 HALE, Ron 5 4 13 MORRIS, Lucas 6 2 13 Game schedule for February 22. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MITRIKAS FAHRER MORRIS McCOY HALE TERRIS

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TORKOS, Gizella

September 13, 1941 – February 12, 2023 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Beloved wife of the late James Torkos. Cherished mother of Linda and the late James Jr. Grandma of Alec and Kayla. Dear sister of Ilona and the late Rosa and Magda. She will be forever remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends ...

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