Local & Area News

SPRENG, Darwin Ross “Spike”

August 26th, 1936 – February 20th, 2025 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Spike at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa on Thursday, February 20th, 2025. He leaves behind his wife Noreen of 61 years, brother of the late Geraldine Spreng, and cousin of Rodney Spreng (Margo). Loved father to Andrea (Tom Curtis) Kent and ...

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DUNN, Beulah

Peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Saviour at Golden Birches Terrace on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the age of 100 with family at her side. Beulah was predeceased by her husband Steven Dunn and daughter Bryden Dilley (Peter). Beloved mother of Moyra Waito (Mark) and Andrew Dunn (Sylvia). She was the daughter of the late William Edward ...

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Friday Morning News – February 21st

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Sunny. Increasing cloudiness this morning then 40% chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High -5. Wind chill -24 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this evening. Flurries beginning ...

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Alamos Gold Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2024 Results

Alamos Gold Inc. today reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. “We delivered another record year operationally and financially driven by strong performances across our operations. Production grew 7% to 567,000 ounces, meeting our increased guidance and achieving a new annual record for the second consecutive year. Full year costs were in line with ...

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Thursday Morning News – February 20

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of light snow early this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -7. Wind chill -21 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 22. Wind chill -14 this evening and minus 28 ...

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Happenings at First United Church – February 19

Sunday morning the message was based on the Scripture from Luke 6:17-26: ‘The beatitudes upon the plain’.  ‘ This morning Luke’s version of the beatitudes may sound a little unfamiliar. Because we are far more accustomed to hearing the expansion on these blessings in the gospel of Matthew. In each case, they are set in the context of a sermon ...

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Between the Covers – February 19th

Celebrate Freedom to Read Week: February 23 – March 1, 2025 Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. As of 2024, Freedom to Read Week entered a new phase led by Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Urban Libraries Council, and the Ontario Library Association in partnership ...

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East Algoma OPP – Two arrests made

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat’s complaint on Hudson Street in the Town of Blind River. The investigation revealed that the complainant was walking eastbound on Hudson Street when they were chased by a blue pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck exited ...

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East Algoma OPP – 4th impaired charge in 2025

On February 15, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle that was stuck in a snowbank on Mountain Glen Road in the Town of Blind River. Police arrived on scene a short time later and located the car stuck in a snowbank with the driver at the wheel. ...

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Wednesday Morning News – February 19

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa ParkToday – Periods of light snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -12. Wind chill -22 this morning and -15 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of light snow ending after midnight then mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -18. Wind chill -16 this evening ...

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The 33rd Annual Wawa Ice Fishing Derby Is Happening!

Get ready to support this year’s derby and be a part of an event that has brought the community together for over three decades! While we’ve faced some financial hurdles this year, we’re excited to keep the derby alive and thriving with your support. Though we won’t have Registration and Early Bird prizes this year, we are working hard to ...

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Local Environment and Conservation Groups Send Survey to Provincial Election Candidates in Algoma-Manitoulin & SSM

Where do Algoma-Manitoulin and Sault Ste. Marie provincial election candidates and their parties stand on environmental issues? A coalition of Algoma and Sault Ste. Marie environmental and conservation groups have released a survey that has been sent to candidates in the ridings of Algoma-Manitoulin and Sault Ste. Marie. The coalition includes Sault Climate Hub, Sault Naturalists, The Kensington Conservancy and ...

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Tuesday Morning News – February 18

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – Periods of light snow. Amount 2 cm. Wind becoming north 20 km/h early this morning. High -16. Wind chill -33 this morning and -22 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of light snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -22. Wind chill -21 this evening and ...

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