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The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to highlight the exceptional commitment of Havana Thibodeau‑Bello, a grade 11 student at École secondaire Saint‑Joseph (Wawa), who is serving this year as Prime Minister of her school’s Student Parliament. In addition to her local responsibilities, she also sits on the CSC Nouvelon Student Senate where she actively contributes to discussions and initiatives ...

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 14 14 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 8 14 MORRISON, Matthew 2 8 14 TERRIS, Spencer 4 7 14 HALE, Ron 5 3 14 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 6 2 14 Game Schedule for Monday, February 23rd. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 HALE BUMSTEAD LESCHISHIN T. TERRIS MORRISON S. TERRIS

Weather: Today Periods of snow ending this afternoon then mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning and early this afternoon. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High zero. Wind chill -10 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this evening. ...

Our hearts are heavy as we grieve the loss of our EarlyON Centre — a place that was more than just a building. It was a safe space for families, a place of laughter, first friendships, shared milestones, and daily moments of connection that meant so much to so many. In the midst of this heartbreaking loss, we have been ...

It’s Back. The Wawa Family Health Team & Lady Dunn Health Centre are happy to announce the 2nd date for ‘The Boob Bus – Free Transportation for Breast Screening on March 5, 2026 The bus will depart from 3 Chris Simon Drive (MMCC), Wawa at 7:30 a.m. to Sault Area Hospital. Returning to Wawa, deeparting from Sault Area Hospital at ...

Terry Sheehan, MP for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma, announced more than $11.4 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 8 projects across Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health.   Through the ETF, the Government of Canada helps municipalities and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities address urgent needs related to the illegal drug crisis. The ...

Exodus 24:12-18  and Matthew 17:1-9 Moses goes up the mountain to receive the ten commandments (actually 613 in total). While there, he encounters God in a strange manner. The “Glory of the Lord” comes upon him. In Hebrew, the word is Shekinah, meaning “The Light of God’s Presence.” The Shekinah so changed him that when he came down, his face ...

Weather: Today Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Periods of snow beginning this morning. Amount 2 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this afternoon. High zero. Wind chill -17 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Periods of snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 after ...

December 7, 1937 – February 16, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Ann McCrank on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the age of 88. Mary passed away surrounded by her loving family at Mapleview Extended Care in Sault Ste. Marie. Born on December 7, 1937, in Kirkland Lake, Mary lived a life ...

Feb 18, 2026 at 23:00 This weather alert has ended at 10:38 p.m. Feb 18, 2026 at 13:14 11:21 AM EST Wednesday 18 February 2026 Hazardous winter conditions beginning this afternoon. What: Snowfall amounts of 5 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in blowing snow with winds gusting up to 60 km/h. When: Beginning this afternoon and ending overnight. Additional information: ...

March 8, 1952 – January 27, 2026 It is with profound sadness that the family of Patricia Doucette announces her passing. She lost her 20 year battle with cancer with strength and grace. Born in Wawa, Ontario and lived in Balmertown, Ontario until the family moved to Merritt, BC in 1969, where she graduated and then came to Prince George ...

It is with deep sadness, the family announces the peaceful passing of Lou on February 13, 2026 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 91. Born in Lithuania in 1935, he left this world with courage, faith and dignity to join Our Heavenly Father. Lou was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, who dedicated 35 years ...

L’école Saint‑Joseph a récemment reçu un don monétaire de 350 $ de la part de l’entreprise locale Wildwood Bakehouse, et je tiens à exprimer toute notre gratitude pour cette générosité remarquable. Madame Shannon Turmelle a choisi de soutenir le club environnemental de l’école Saint‑Joseph parce qu’elle croit profondément en l’importance d’initier les jeunes au jardinage, aux saines habitudes alimentaires et au ...

Saint Joseph School recently received a generous monetary donation of $350 from the local business Wildwood Bakehouse, and I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for this remarkable act of generosity. Mrs. Shannon Turmelle chose to support the environmental club at Saint Joseph School because she strongly believes in the importance of teaching young people about gardening, healthy eating ...

Weather: Today Mainly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 early this morning. High -4. Wind chill -19 this morning and -2 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Periods of snow and local blowing snow ending overnight then cloudy with 30% chance of snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind northeast ...