Jun 22, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Hazy. High 26. Humidex 28. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Hazy early this evening. Low 10. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 23 active fires (20 yesterday) in the Northeast Region. Wawa 3 was confirmed on May 27. It is a 6,678 hectare wildland fire ...
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Leadership, community engagement and athletic excellence
Delaney Schumacher, a grade 12 student at École secondaire Saint Joseph (Wawa), stands out for her reliability, smile and perseverance when facing challenges. Highly appreciated by her peers and school staff, Delaney displays excellent time-management skills and maximizes her participation in school as well as community activities. Always in a good mood, Delaney has demonstrated exemplary behaviour and actively ...
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Delaney Schumacher, élève de la 12e année de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), se démarque par sa fiabilité, son sourire et sa persévérance devant les défis. Grandement appréciée par ses pairs et le personnel de l’école, Delaney réussit à bien équilibrer son horaire et maximise ainsi sa participation aux activités scolaires et communautaires. Toujours de bonne humeur, Delaney a toujours ...
Read More »Morning News – June 21
Jun 21, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 25 with the temperature falling to 22 this afternoon. Humidex 26. Tonight – Clear. Low 11. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 20 active fires (19 yesterday) in the Northeast Region. Wawa 3 was confirmed on May 27. It is a 6,678 hectare wildland fire located south of ...
Read More »Getting ‘er Dunn Trivia Night
The Moore Family (Judy Page Moore, Marcel Provost, Mackenzie Moore, Pauline Rancourt, Connie Walsh and Elizabeth Kontschieder) got it DUNN on Friday night at the Legion Club Room and took top spot with their wide range of trivia knowledge. 16 teams, old, young and in between, battled for the honour of claiming to know the most about nothing ...
Read More »Personal Watercraft Safety & Operation
On those beautiful sunny days, most of us want to get out on the water to use our boats. Just remember that any vessel being underway that has any type of motor, requires the operator to possess a valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) or proof of competency equivalence. Personal Watercraft’s (PWC), commonly referred to as “jet-skis”, or “Sea-doo’s” are becoming ...
Read More »Superior Projects Ltd. to construct Studio 6 Extended Stay Suites Hotel in Hornepayne
Studio 6 Hornepayne is pleased to announce that Superior Projects Ltd. of Steinbach, Manitoba, will be constructing the 44 suite Studio 6 Extended Stay Suites Hotel in Hornepayne. Over the last few months, Evan Schinkel and his team have been assembling the required sub trades and marshalling the process for construction. Our design features both spacious rooms, as well as ...
Read More »Mine rescue skills put to the test at annual Provincial Competition
From June 13 to 16, Ontario Mine Rescue hosted the provincial competition at the Canadian Gypsum Company (CGC) Hagersville Mine. The winners were announced at an awards ceremony in Hamilton on the final evening. “We’re very proud to announce that Lakeshore Gold Timmins West-Bell Creek Mines came out on top,” says Ted Hanley, Vice-President for Ontario Mine Rescue. “This ...
Read More »Morning News – June 20
Jun 20, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Hazy. High 26. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Low 12. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 20 active fires (19 yesterday) in the Northeast Region. Wawa 3 was confirmed on May 27. It is a 6,678 hectare wildland fire located south of Trent Lake and ...
Read More »Men’s Night Golf – June 15
138 golfers 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Brad Case, Brandon Case, Spare Case – 30 2nd: Jeff Amos, Chris Simon, James Roberge – 31 3rd: Rob Sedore, RJ Sedore, Spare – 33 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Rob Vernier, Bill Carruthers, Karl Benstead – 34 2nd: Mike Belanger, Danyy Mathias, Antonio Alexopoulos – 34 3rd: Ray Chevrier, Sebastian Chevrier, Spare – 34 3rd FLIGHT: ...
Read More »Proposed settlement reached in 1850 Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation
On June 17, 2023, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund leadership and representatives of the governments of Canada and Ontario attended a ceremony and announced a proposed out-of-court settlement in the outstanding litigation around the 1850 Robinson Huron Treaty. Negotiators for the parties have reached a proposed settlement that includes contributions from both Canada and Ontario, for a total settlement ...
Read More »Rock Island House Concert & Dinner – Kevin California
Kevin California will be performing a House Concert this Wednesday June 21st, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Attendance is by donation of $20 and an item for the food bank. There is also a concert dinner before the performance, seats are limited. call Rock Island Lodge to reserve your seat. Toronto-based Canadian singer-songwriter-producer, Kevin California has released his 2nd EP ...
Read More »Morning News – June 19
Jun 19, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. High 25. UV index 8 or very high. – Tonight Clear. Low 11. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 19 active fires in the Northeast Region. Wawa 3 was confirmed on May 27. It is a 6,678 hectare wildland fire located south of Trent Lake and Round Lake, and ...
Read More »Morning News – June 17
Jun 17, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. High 20 with temperature falling to 15 this afternoon. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Low 6. North East Forest Fire Update: There are currently 17 active fires (21 yesterday) in the Northeast Region. Wawa 3 ...
Read More »BELAND, Leo
Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with his loving family by his side on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of Margaret for 67 years. Humbled and loving father of Arthur Beland (Shanan), Alan Beland, Robert “Bob” (Jeannine), Mark Beland (Joanne) and Matthew “Matt” Beland (Caroline). Proud grandfather of 16 and ...
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