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Ladies Curling Standings – January 24

RANK WINS G.P. TAVELLA, Debbie 1 7 7 PARSONS, Rochelle 2 5 7 BLANCHET, Emma 3 4 8 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 3 4 7 BUSSINEAU, Denise 3 4 6 LESCHISHIN, Barb 3 4 6 BONITZKE, Wendy 7 3 7 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa 7 3 8 LOWE, Cheri 7 3 7 MATHIAS, Danette 7 3 8 SPENCER, Diane 7 3 7 TREMBLAY, Cheryl ...

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École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) Enjoys Theme Days

A day at the beach in January, why not! It looks like the students and staff at École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) are already looking forward to summer. What a great turnout for the beach theme day!   Active participation in theme days at École Saint Nom de Jésus enriches the students’ educational experience. These special events encourage fun ...

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L’école Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) profite des journées thématiques

Une journée à la plage en janvier, pourquoi pas?! On dirait bien que les élèves et membres du personnel de l’École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) ont déjà hâte à l’été. Quelle belle participation à la journée thématique sur la plage!   La participation active à des journées thématiques à l’école Saint Nom de Jésus enrichit l’expérience éducative des élèves. ...

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Making a difference at ÉSC Trillium (Chapleau) as co-Prime Minister

Since the start of the school year in September, Emmanuel Boucher has held the position of co-Prime Minister of the Student Parliament at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau). As part of his role, this grade 12 student also sits on the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon Student Senate. This political committee, which serves as a forum for the Prime Ministers of ...

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Thursday Morning News – January 25

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of drizzle late this morning and this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High +1. Wind chill -3 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of drizzle early this evening. Risk of freezing drizzle this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -3. ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – January 24

This coming Sunday is the Fourth Sunday After Epiphany. Scripture Readings are: Deuteronomy 18:15-20  God will raise up a prophet after Moses 1 Corinthians 8:1-13  Concerning food offered to idols Mark 1:21-28  A man with an unclean spirit is healed in Capernaum Psalm 111   The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom   Wisdom in the Bible and the ...

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LDHCF Reaches 1 Million in Donations

How many times does the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation have to say thank you to the communities serviced by the Lady Dunn Health Centre? As of December 2023, we need to say it over a MILLION times! During our Wish and GivingTuesday campaigns, the Foundation hit $1,003,000.00. We are absolutely blown away. In 2008, a dedicated group of volunteers ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – January 23

Team Rank Wins GP LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 8 10 TERRIS, Tom 1 8 10 FAHRER, Tom 3 7 10 MITRIKAS, Eric 4 6 10 McCOY, Joe 5 6 10 HALE, Ron 6 4 10 TERRIS, Spencer 7 2 10 REID, Michael 8 0 10 Game Schedule for Monday, December 29th: Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MITRIKAS REID ...

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Wednesday Morning News – January 24

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries and risk of freezing drizzle. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High -1. Wind chill near -8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Risk of freezing drizzle. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -2. Wind chill -5 this evening. News Tidbits: Hydro One Networks Inc. and Chapleau Public ...

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Quarrell, Iown

We regret to announce the death of Iown Quarrell, at the age of 94 years, on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Extendicare Kapuskasing. Iown was a warm and caring person who loved to dote on those around her. If you were a guest in Iown’s home, you were sure to be fed good food, homemade baking, and offered a cup ...

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Letter – Present Cenotaph to be replaced and relocated

To the Citizens of Wawa This is to inform you that the present Cenotaph located in Queen’s Park is in very poor condition  and plans are being made to replace it when funds /materials can be obtained. For security reasons, the plan is to relocate the Cenotaph to the Courtyard of the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre (MMCC) where cameras and pedestrian traffic ...

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East Algoma OPP – Don’t Pay the Price for Sledding on Thin Ice

There has been an increase of snowmobilers going through the ice on area lakes. The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snowmobilers to ride safely for an enjoyable winter season. Snowmobiling is one of the joys of a Canadian winter, but not taking the necessary precautions can quickly result in tragedy.   No ice is “safe ice“. Underlying water currents ...

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69th Annual Wawa Ladies Curling Bonspiel is upon us!

Ladies get your brooms ready and start making plans with your friends for a weekend full of good curling, laughter, and lots of fun! Wawa’s 69th Annual Ladies Curling Bonspiel will be held March 22-24, 2024 at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. The theme this year is GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN. Get your costumes ready for the parade on ...

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Do you know where your propane tank is?

A rise in propane tank thefts occurring in the Terrace Bay area has the members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment reminding residents to be vigilant.   The Schreiber OPP Detachment has recently seen an increased amount of Theft reports of propane tanks from camping trailers that are stowed away for the winter. Police want to remind the ...

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