Local & Area News

Wawa Ladies Curling Standings – January 10

RANK WINS G.P. TAVELLA, Debbie 1 6 6 LESCHISHIN, Barb 2 4 5 PARSONS, Rochelle 2 4 6 BLANCHET, Emma 4 3 7 BONITZKE, Wendy 4 3 6 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 4 3 6 BUSSINEAU, Denise 4 3 5 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa 4 3 7 LOWE, Cheri 4 3 7 SPENCER, Diane 4 3 6 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 3 6 MATHIAS, Danette ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – January 10

Last Sunday we discussed Baptisms. The word Baptize is said to be derived from the Greek words, baptizo or baptisma which means to bath, wash, immerse.   The ritual of baptism is practised by most Christians. It is also practised by the Sikhs, a monotheistic religion founded more than 500 years ago, their theology favours John the Baptist over Jesus. Baptism ...

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Generous Donation Supports the Mission Marina Playground

Mayor and Council are pleased to share and acknowledge the generous donation recently received from Harvey and Cindy West that funded the new playground equipment that was recently placed at the Wawa Municipal Marina. “Play areas provide many benefits to the community, including building better social skills and physical strength in our youth”, said Mr. West. “Cindy and I are ...

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École secondaire Saint-Joseph in Wawa to Hold Open House

Grade 8 students and their parents are invited to take part in École secondaire Saint-Joseph’s Open House event on Wednesday, January 17, at 6:30 p.m., at the school located at 101 Churchill Street in Wawa.   As part of this activity, students will be offered a tour of the school and will have the chance to get to know the ...

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Soirée portes ouvertes à l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph à Wawa

Les élèves de la 8e année ainsi que leurs parents sont invités à participer à la soirée portes ouvertes de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph du Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon le mercredi 17 janvier, à 18 h 30, à l’école située au 101, avenue Churchill à Wawa. Dans la cadre de cette activité, les élèves auront droit à une visite de l’école ...

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Wednesday Morning News – January 10

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of flurries early this morning. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature steady near -9. Wind chill near -20. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low -17. Wind chill -16 this evening and -23 overnight. News ...

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BERTHIAUME, France Rita

France Berthiaume, 63 ans, est décédée le 6 janvier 2024 au centre de santé Lady Dunn à Wawa, Ontario France est pré-décédée par ses parents Raymond et Jeanne D’Arc Berthiaume (née Denis) et par son époux Jean-Pierre Létourneau. Elle laisse dans le deuil ses deux enfants, Luc (Chantal) et Nicholas (Ada-Marie), ses quatre petits enfants, Zachari, Karolynne, Noah et Milo ...

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Bus Transportation Storm Changes

AHSTS – Transportation – Weather Cancellation – January 10, 2024 Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont & area No alerts in this area, transportation is running as per normal schedule North Shore Area – including Iron Bridge, Blind River, Elliot Lake, Spanish & area. Due to the poor road conditions in the North Shore area, all school-related transportation services ...

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SSM OPP – Weapons Charges Laid

On January 8, 2024, shortly after 1:30 p.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP’s Emergency Response Team and Community Street Crime Unit responded to an individual that was reportedly holding a beer and waving a firearm at vehicles, trying to flag them down on Highway 17 near Chippewa Falls in Tilley Township. Officers ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – January 9

Jan 9, 2024 at 13:10 Team Rank Wins GP LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 7 8 FAHRER, Tom 2 6 8 TERRIS, Tom 2 6 8 McCOY, Joe 4 5 8 MITRIKAS, Eric 5 5 8 HALE, Ron 6 3 8 TERRIS, Spencer 7 1 8 REID, Michael 8 0 8 Game Schedule for Monday, January 15th: Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice ...

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Drug Trafficking Charge Laid after investigation in Rocky Bay First Nation

Jan 9, 2024 at 12:57 As a result of public complaints, officers from the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) with the assistance of officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into drug trafficking in the First Nation Territory of Rocky Bay. As a result of the investigation, a Warrant was issued for the arrest ...

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Tuesday Morning News – January 9th

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High -3. Wind chill near -12. Tonight – Cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -10. Wind chill -12 this evening and -19 overnight. News Tidbits: Mark your calendar – Grade 8 students ...

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Reckless Driver goes through Ice on Wawa Lake

A mere four days ago ice covered Wawa Lake. That was the latest in the winter season that Andy Stevens has been able to find records for that Wawa Lake has frozen over. Despite the ice only being four days old, a pickup was observed driving along the shoreline of the lake this evening and became stuck in front of ...

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