Local & Area News

Looking for something to do? Got friends visiting and not sure what to do with them? Visit Lake Superior Provincial Park and not only enjoy the spectacular scenery but learn about this unique area.   Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MEET THE NATURALIST: BIRDING 101 – Cheeseburger! Mew! Teacher! Birds make many interesting sounds and ...

(102 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Brad Case, Brandon Case, Dylan Buckell – 31 2nd: Joel Vienneau, Mark Begin, Spare – 31 3rd: Mark McRae, Rolly Lachapelle, Mike McCoy – 33 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: James Morden, Jeff Lamon, Justin Mansbridge – 34 2nd: Cooper Moore, Sebastian Chevrier, Dylan Deforges – 34 3rd: Rene Gagne, Eric Levesque, Dimitri Levesque – 34 3rd ...

Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 10. COVID Statistics: Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 999 17 Elliot Lake & Area 549 16 North Algoma 303 2 Sault Ste. Marie & Area 7,452 72   ...

ZEDLACHER, Lynda (nee Inch) Pillar of the community and lifelong Wawa resident, Lynda Zedlacher, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Lady Dunn Health Centre the morning of Wednesday, September 8th, 2021. Friends are invited to visit at the First United Church, Wawa on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Celebration of her Life at ...

Ontarians can apply for, renew, and replace lost or stolen Accessible Parking Permits online, from the comfort of home. Organizations and not-for-profits supporting disabled Ontarians will also be able to take advantage of this full suite of online services anytime, anywhere. “We are improving our services to make life easier for all Ontarians, especially those with accessibility needs,” said Kaleed ...

Maintenant, les résidents de l’Ontario peuvent demander un permis de stationnement accessible, renouveler un permis et remplacer un permis perdu ou volé en ligne, dans le confort de leur foyer. Les organisations et organismes sans but lucratif qui soutiennent les résidents de l’Ontario handicapés seront également en mesure de profiter de cette gamme complète de services en tout temps et ...

New 7-Day Books this week are; “Grace Under Fire” by Julie Garwood, “Switchboard Soldiers” by Jennifer Chiaverini, “Shattered” by James Patterson and “Things We Do in the Dark” by Jennifer Hillier. The Staff Pick of the Week is “Down the Darkest Road” by Tami Hoag. From the book jacket: Once upon a time I had the perfect family. I had ...

On Friday 15th July, 2022 after a 2-year hiatus we were pleased to be able to host the 14th annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament. A beautiful day welcomed the 131 golfers in attendance. The Michipicoten Golf Club provided an exceptional day with the help of their staff. Karl, Monica, Dave, Hayli, Cooper, Amelia, and Sara along with the ...

Looking for something to do? Got friends visiting and not sure what to do with them? Visit Lake Superior Provincial Park and not only enjoy the spectacular scenery but learn about this unique area. Pinguisibi (Sand River Trail) 1:00 PM GUIDED HIKE: SAND RIVER MIGRATION – Join Zane and Faith for a short walk along the Pingiusibi (Sand River) and ...

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 11. COVID Statistics: Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & ...

Algoma Steel Group Inc. and United Steelworkers Local Union 2251, the union representing Algoma’s hourly employees, announced today that the parties have reached a tentative collective agreement. The USW Local 2251 bargaining committee is unanimously recommending the offer and the parties have agreed to extend the current contract until August 30, 2022, to allow for a ratification vote to occur. ...

The Municipality of Wawa has reissued this media release. With the nomination deadline now closed, the Municipality of Wawa is pleased to announce that Ms. Melanie Pilon was acclaimed as the new Mayor and she will take office on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Ms. Pilon was appointed to Municipal Council on February 1, 2022. Ms. Pilon has a background in ...

On August 19th, 2022, shortly after 7:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Forensic Identification Services unit responded to a report of a break and enter at Bobber’s Restaurant on Highway 17 in the Town of Bruce Mines. The on-going investigation has determined that sometime between 10:30 p.m., Thursday August 18th ...

On August 18th, 2022, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a trespassing complaint at a property on James Street in the Town of Iron Bridge. Investigation determined a couple had been staying at a friend’s and were told to leave. The couple then had no where to go and ...

LIST OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES Municipal Elections Act, 1996, s.11(4)2 NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the MUNICIPALITY OF WAWA that during the period commencing on May 2, 2022 and completed on Nomination Day, August 19, 2022, the following persons filed all necessary papers, declarations and fees and as Clerk, I am satisfied that such persons are qualified ...