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Dec 1, 2025 at 06:50 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 2025-12-01 05:11 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Snow packed Good No 2025-12-01 05:25 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Partly snow packed Good ...

The action continues as we cheer on our REC division teams: the Wawa Coasters and the Wawa Feather Dusters. Which local crew will take the title? In the Open Division, things are heating up with the Golden Nuggets going head-to-head with Duffman — a talented combo squad from Wawa and Dubreuilville. Meanwhile, the Flyers from Sault Ste. Marie will take ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation has participated in the Giving Tuesday initiative for the past 7 years. It is a time when people around the world come together to celebrate giving and participate in activities that support charities and non-profits; to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need. Every act of generosity ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -4. Wind chill -19 this morning and -7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 60% chance of flurries late this evening and overnight. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h before morning. Low -11. Wind chill -11 this evening and -18 overnight. News ...

December 27, 1954 – November 25, 2025 Allen passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Tuesday November 25, 2025 at the age of 70 years.   He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.   Cremation took place at River’s Edge Cremation Centre, Sault Ste. Marie. A celebration of his life will be held ...

The North Shore Shakedown Men’s Hockey Tournament is this weekend. Come cheer on the teams, enjoy some great hockey, and support Wawa Minor Hockey! The bar will be open Friday and Saturday night so stick around, grab a drink, and enjoy the Leafs’ game against Pittsburgh – the perfect way to end a full day of hockey! Bring your friends, ...

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 3 3 MATHIAS, Danette 1 3 3 SPENCER, Diane 1 3 3 AMOS, Tracy 4 2 2 BONITZKE, Wendy 4 2 2 PARSONS, Rochelle 4 2 3 CHIUPKA, Lorna 7 1 3 LESCHISHIN, Barb 7 1 3 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 7 1 3 SZEKELY, Annik 7 1 3 TAVELLA, Debbie 7 1 3 TREMBLAY, Cheryl ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 4 4 TERRIS, Tom 2 3 4 BUCKELL, Chris 3 2 2 DUGGAN, Sarah 3 2 4 FAHRER, Tom 3 2 4 GLOVER, Justine 3 2 4 MORRISON, Matthew 3 2 4 HUFF, Amanda 8 1 3 RAINVILLE, Heather 8 1 3 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 8 1 3 DERESKI, Daryl 12 0 2 HALL, ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this morning. High -6. Wind chill -17 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -13. Wind chill -11 this evening and -16 ...

Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Snow covered Partly snow packed Fair Yes From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Snow covered Good Yes Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and wet road Bare and dry road Good No From Hinckler Lake to Chapleau Snow packed Snow covered Good Yes Hwy 17 From Sault ...

  Highway From Time of Closure Notes Closed 655 Jct 11/655 to Kidd Creek Mine 2025-11-26 08:37 Weather Conditions Closed 11 Kqpuskasing to Longlac 2025-11-27 21:26 Weather Conditions            

Last Sunday was the Reign of Christ Sunday. We joined service with St.John’s United in Marathon and the guest Speaker was Melody Duncanson-Hales. She serves as Community of Faith Support Minister on the Canadian Shield Regional Council. Here is a portion of her Sunday message. “And is it true? The most tremendous tale of all, seen in a stained-glass windows ...

Weather: Winter Storm Warning Today – Periods of snow. Blowing snow early this morning. Local blowing snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind north 40 km/h gusting to 60. High -4. Wind chill near -16. Tonight – Periods of snow. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -8. Wind chill near -15. News Tidbits: The Sault College Women’s Hockey ...

Nov 27, 2025 at 06:45 Due to the inclement weather, visibility concerns, and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation servicing schools in Wawa, White River, Chapleau, & Hornepayne will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont & area No alerts in this area, transportation is running as per normal schedule Central Algoma ...

Nov 26, 2025 at 15:28 Gas Odour Prompts Precautionary Evacuation at Michipicoten High School Earlier today, Michipicoten High School students and staff were evacuated from the building as a precautionary measure as a gas odour was detected in the school.  Students and staff were relocated to Ecole St. Joseph for a short time. The gas company and the fire department ...