Local & Area News

Fog Advisory – Lifted

Sep 28, 2024 at 11:59 At 11:49 a.m. Environment Canada lifted the Fog Advisory. Sep 28, 2024 at 07:12 At 6:38 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Fog Advisory for the following areas: Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring over some areas. Visibility will ...

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Saturday Morning News – September 28

Weather: Fog Advisory Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 25. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing this evening and dissipating before morning. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 13 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 4 are under control and 9 are being observed. The ...

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Ladies Night Golf – September 25

We had 75 golfers. This was the last Ladies Night of the season! Special thanks to our generous sponsors, to the volunteers who spend countless hours organizing, and to all our ladies who faithfully come out and support!! Thank you, Chi-Miigwetch, Merci! See you all next season! 1st Flight: 1st: Rachael Korytko-Amos, Jody McRae, Chrystal Morden, – 38 2nd: Charlee ...

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Friday Morning News – September 27

Weather:  Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 8. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: there are 15 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not under control, 5 are under control and 9 ...

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Thursday Morning News – September 26

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 16 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is being held, 5 are under control and 10 are being observed. The fire hazard is low across most ...

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Fog Advisory

Sep 26, 2024 at 06:40 Environment Canada has issued a Fog Advisory for: Marathon – Schreiber White River – Dubreuilville Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Blind River – Thessalon Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake Near zero visibility in dense fog is ...

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East Algoma OPP – Complaint leads to arrest of Impaired Driver

On September 23, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver operating a white SUV that was in the Town of Blind River. Another complaint advised that the impaired driver was travelling westbound on Highway 17 and may be driving home to Bruce ...

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Boil Water Advisory – Wawa & area LIFTED

This afternoon the Municipality of Wawa lifted the Boil Water Advisory after the successful completion of water testing. BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED Effective Immediately Issued Wednesday, September 25, 2024 1:00 P.M. The Wawa Boil Water Advisory has now been lifted (rescinded). Recent water samples collected and analyzed were found to be in compliance with provincial regulations, therefore, the Boil Water ...

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ROBERT, Margaret

It is with broken hearts that the family of Margaret announces her passing at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday September 2024 at the age of 59 years. Beloved mother of Jordan Robert. Loving daughter of Clara Robert and the late Elzear Robert. Dear sister of Paul Robert (Marjorie), Jerry Robert (Laura), Joanne Robert (Kevin), Gerri LeBlanc (Gary), Leo Robert ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – September 25

Mark 9:30-37    Whoever welcomes a child, welcomes me.  In the Gospel of Mark, there was tension between the disciples and the multitude, particularly the children. Considering the few children and youth in churches today, how do we understand the words of Jesus to the disciples, “ Whoever welcomes such a child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me ...

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SSM OPP – Police charge ATV operator with impaired

On September 21, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service at a residence on Sand Bay Road in Goulais River. While on route, police observed an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) approaching them with two occupants not wearing helmets and the driver holding a bottle of liquor. ...

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Wednesday Morning News – September 25

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers or drizzle early this morning. 30% chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight_ Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 6. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 17 active wildland fires ...

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Alamos supports the merger of Integra Resources Corp. and Florida Canyon Gold Inc.

Integra Resources Corp. and Florida Canyon Gold Inc. are pleased to announce the receipt of a voting support agreement from Alamos Gold Inc. in favour of the transaction announced on July 29, 2024 between Integra and FCGI, whereby Integra will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of FCGI pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement. In connection with ...

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Transport closes Eastbound Lane on Old Woman Hill

  Emergency Services were called to the Old Woman Hill, just after 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. When Wawa-news arrived, a transport was blocking the east bound lane about 3/4 down the hill. A line of fluid marked the highway for about 500ft before the truck stopped, and firefighters were applying absorbant material to the area beside the front driver’s wheel. ...

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