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Former Wawa Resident Wins in ‘Split the Pot’ Lottery

  Long time former resident, Adele Aquino was a lucky winner in the Split the Pot Lottery. Adele won $2,500 supporting healthcare in Ontario, specifically the Lady Dunn Health Centre. She has been playing Split the Pot since it began last year. Having used the services of the LDHC for 36 years, Adele felt it was appropriate to support the ...

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Ontario Offering Free Admission to Provincial Parks over Weekend

The Ontario government is making it easier to explore provincial parks and experience the benefits of spending time in nature by offering free day-use access on Friday, July 19, to mark Healthy Parks Healthy People Day. This annual celebration is part of a global movement to promote the incredible health benefits of getting outside in nature. “I invite all Ontarians ...

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Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Tuesday & Wednesday Events)

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Tuesday, ...

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Between the Covers – July 16

The Wawa Public Library is very thankful for the many businesses and individuals that so generously support our very active and community minded library. We are truly thankful because these wonderful donations allow us to do more for this amazing community. If you haven’t had the opportunity to check out the library come on in and say hi and see ...

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Tuesday Morning News – July 16

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Wind becoming northwest 20 after midnight. ...

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ST. PIERRE, Benoit “Ben”

Passed away peacefully, in the early morning hours of Monday July 15, 2024 with his family by his side at the FJ Davey Home, Sault Ste. Marie. Ben leaves behind his cherished partner Susan and his beloved son Alain, daughter Bibiane and his three step-sons Ron (Kim), Rick (Robin) and Rol (Diane). Predeceased by his parents Lucien (2001) and Clarina ...

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Manitouwadge OPP – Responding to numerous Traffic Complaints regarding Off-Road Vehicle Usage in Township

The Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuously patrolling roadways and trails in the area, resulting in several charges and the recovery of two stolen all-terrain vehicles. As summer is underway, members with the Manitouwadge OPP Detachment have been busy responding to numerous traffic complaints relating to off-road vehicle usage in the Township of Manitouwadge. As a ...

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Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Monday & Tuesday Events)

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Monday, ...

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Monday Morning News – July 15

Weather: Fog Advisory Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 60 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 24. Humidex 29. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Showers ending after midnight then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and after midnight. Low 15. Northeast ...

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Men’s Night Golf – July 11

166 golfers took to the greens, with the weather sunny and temps of 24C. 1st Flight  Score 1st Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Joel Dechamplain 29 2nd Jeremi Lord Raph Ramsey Issac Dechamplain 31 3rd Michel Lemoyne Sheldon Lacroix Anders Dereski 33 2nd Flight  Score 1st Phil Bush Shane Bukowski William Cooper 33 2nd Jeremi Lord Adam Martelli Sam Vachon 33 ...

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East Algoma OPP – Two arrested after fleeing from police

On July 11, 2024, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the City of Elliot Lake. Shortly before 2:00 a.m., police observed an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with no lights lit travelling on Pearson Drive. The driver who is known to police fled the area. Approximately 30 minutes later OPP conducted a traffic ...

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Saturday Morning News – July 13

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 30 except 24 near Lake Superior. Humidex 35. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then 70 percent chance of showers overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Low 15. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 14 fires in the Northeast Forest Fire Region. Wawa 5 is a 0.1 ...

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Alamos Gold Announces Closing of Argonaut Gold Acquisition

Alamos Gold Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced acquisition of all the issued and outstanding common shares of Argonaut Gold Inc. not already held by Alamos. A Final Order was granted by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on July 5, 2024 approving the Plan of Arrangement pursuant to which the Transaction was implemented. Approval ...

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Ladies Night Golf – July 10

We had 114 golfers! 1st Flight: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Guylaine Domich, Charlee Simon – 35 2nd: Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Guyliane Domich – 38 3rd: Connie Taylor, Heather Rainville, Vanessa Skouris – 42 2nd Flight: 1st: Diedre Dupuis, Jan Gagnon, Ashley Omolida – 42 2nd: Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Dawn Campbell – 43 3rd: Jen Lamontagne, Callie Paddock, Spare – ...

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