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Lockdown resolved at local schools

There was a noticable police presence today in the Tamarack Avenue and Michipicoten High School area. In addition, all local schools were put under a lock down procedure.  The Wawa Public Library also closed its doors in response. At 2:30 the Algoma District School Board notified parents that the lock down was lifted, and that school have returned to normal operations. ...

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Ladies Curling Standings – January 17

RANK WINS G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 5 6 SPENCER, Diane 1 5 8 BONITZKE, Wendy 3 4 6 BUSSINEAU, Denise 3 4 5 CHIUPKA, Lorna 3 4 8 PARSONS, Rochelle 6 3 8 AMOS, Tracy 7 2 7 MATHIAS, Danette 8 1 8 Game Schedule for January 24th. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 CHIUPKA LESCHISHIN SPENCER AMOS ...

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Between the Covers – January 19

  The library staff was thrilled to have students and teachers from St. Augustine’s French Immersion School come and visit the library on December 9th, 2022. It was wonderful to show everyone our amazing new Interactive Game table and all the uses of a 3D Printer. They were also able to try the Awe Learning computers and tablets. The students ...

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Morning News – January 19

Jan 19, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this morning. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature steady near -6. Wind chill near -16. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -10. Wind chill near -17. News Tidbits:  Congratulations to Ashton Roach of Sault Ste. Marie who won $250,000  with ...

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Algoma Family Services Welcomes New Director of Service

Algoma Family Services (AFS) is pleased to announce Stephanie Fetherston, M.S.W., R.S.W., as the new Director of Services, effective January 16, 2023. Stephanie replaces Sandie Leith who retired last December. Prior to her arrival at AFS, Stephanie was the Professional Services Director at THRIVE Child Development Centre. Over her twenty-year career, she has worked as a leader and clinical social ...

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Area Road Conditions – January 20

Jan 20, 2023 at 07:14 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511. Please note that most of the road conditions have not yet been updated by ON511. The website is showing the last update of yesterday.     Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Montreal River – St. Joseph Island)

At 4:47 a.m. Environment Canada advised of a Winter Weather Travel Advisory. A Colorado low is expected to bring snow beginning this afternoon with total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. The snow is expected to fall heavy at times through this evening before tapering to periods of lighter snow early Friday morning. This weather system will affect the ...

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East Algoma OPP – Two charged after Break in

On January 18, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people in relation to a break in at a residence on Mount Lake, north or Elliot Lake. On January 17, 2023, police received information from the complainant who reported a break-in to a house on Mount Lake and a Ski-doo floater coat was stolen. The break-in occurred during ...

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Area Road Conditions – January 19

Jan 19, 2023 at 06:42 Here are the road conditions for the Wawa area as posted by ON511. Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Highway 144 to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Bare and wet road, partly snow covered Good No 23-1-19 5:07 AM Highway 101 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road ...

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Marathon OPP – Drug Seizures in Marathon

A search warrant in the Town of Marathon has resulted in two individuals being arrested and charged with numerous offences. On January 17, 2023, at approximately 9:35 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) with the assistance of the Marathon OPP, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence ...

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SE OPP White River – Mischief Charges laid after domestic dispute

On January 15, 2023, at approximately 9:33 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Ontario Street in White River. As a result of the investigation, a 72-year-old person, from White River, was arrested and charged with the following: Mischief – Domestic, contrary to section 430(4) ...

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The Wawa Ladies Curling Bonspiel is Back!

After a lengthy hiatus, the ladies curling bonspiel is back!  Dust off your brooms and make plans with your friends for a fun weekend!  The ladies curling bonspiel will be held March 24 – 26, 2023 at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre.  The cost is $300.00 per team and includes a delicious meal and dance.  The theme this year is ...

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Morning News – January 18

Jan 18, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High -6. Wind chill near -17. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries overnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low -11. Wind chill -14 this evening and -19 overnight. News Tidbits:  Mark your calendar – Wawa’s ...

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Hwy 631 (White River to Hwy 11) OPEN

Jan 17, 2023 at 18:48 At 17:40 the highway was opened. Jan 17, 2023 at 06:48 The highway remains closed at this time. In addiction, all school related transportation services are cancelled today for the Hornepayne area.  Schools will remain open; however, no transportation will be provided. Jan 16, 2023 at 20:47 At 8:17 p.m. Highway 631 was closed from ...

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Let’s Get to Work Creating Welcoming Communities in Northern Ontario

Jan 17, 2023 at 08:03 What role do organizations play in creating welcoming communities and do they have the resources to do so? This is the question Northern Policy Institute wanted answered by employers and service providers throughout Ontario’s northern regions.   In February 2022, Northern Policy Institute and organizations across Northern Ontario launched a data-collection exercise to hear from ...

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