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Psalm 91   God will raise you up on eagle’s wings. Using the metaphor of an eagle, Psalm 91 beautifully describes the transformation and gentle saving power of God. Many First Nations revere the majestic bird’s spiritual power: The eagle is sacred because it flies closest to  the Creator and symbolizes respect, honour, strength, courage and wisdom. Everyone has troubling times ...

There were two new fires in the Northeast Region after the Media Advisory last night: Chapleau 15 (CHA015) is 1 hectare in size and is under control. This fire is located between September and October Lake. Haliburton 32 (HAL032) was 0.1 hectares in size and located on the southern shore of Nunikani Lake. This fire is now out. There was ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Clear. Low 8. Thursday –  Sunny. Wind becoming south 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Thursday Night – Clear. Low 14.

Every time I watch the Northern Lights, I’m in awe. They are so magical, green, yellow, pink curtains that shimmer across the sky or pulse in pillars reaching to the center of the sky overhead. It is so easy to lose track of time, the only thing bringing you back to reality are the chilled fingers hanging on to a ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 29. At the time of this update there are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. The wildland fire hazard varies from low to moderate across the northern portion of the Northeast Region. The central and southern portions of the region are showing ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light this afternoon. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 4. Wednesday – Sunny. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Wednesday Night – Cloudy periods. Low 10. News Tidbits: Good news for fans of the Big Bear in Hawk. ...

This year marks a very special milestone for us – 40 years of service to our community. For four decades, our childcare centre has been a place where little ones grow, friendships bloom, and lifelong memories are made. We’ve had the joy of welcoming children into our doors, watching them learn and thrive, and then sending them off into the ...

With heavy hearts the family announces the peaceful passing of their Mother Audrey Pearl Dubé, predeceased by her husband Lawrence Dubé (1996). Daughter of the late Peter and Ida Merritt. Sister of the late Darwin Merritt (late Florabelle). Loving mother of Daryle (Brenda), Cheryl Bates (Robert), Sylvia Moise (late Raymond), and Gregory (Susan). Grandmother of Mark Dubé (Tara), Darren Dubé ...

Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 28. Cochrane 21 is now out 0.1 of a hectare and was located north of Ekip Lake, approximately 28 kilometres north of Hearst. Sudbury 51 is being held at 0.3 of a hectare and is located north of Capreol. We are asking the public to ...

Weather: Today Sunny. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High 19. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h after midnight. Low 6. Tuesday – Sunny. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tuesday Night – Clear. Low 6. News Tidbits: Alamos Gold – ...

Sept 25/25 Week #19 114 Golfers Overcast/Rain 12*C Saturday Men’s Night Closing on September 27th Tee times are: 10:30 a.m. Shotgun Start Early 18 Holes *Cart Shack payments need to be paid immediately. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Max Simon Joel Dechamplain Spare 31 2nd Dylan Buckell Noah Asselin Jarett Asselin 33 3rd Brandon Case Bradley Case Jarett Asselin ...

One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region late last evening, September 25. It was declared out this morning. North Bay 31 reached a total size of 0.1 of a hectare. It was located south of Anima Nipissing Road, and on the northwestern shore of Gillies Lake. One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region by ...

Weather: Today – Sunny early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 60 this morning. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 6. Sunday – ...

Northern Lights Ford is once again holding their annual campaign to “Let’s Scare Hunger Together”. This is a food drive to help the Wawa Community Food Bank by collecting non-perishable items during the month of October. Last year the campaign met their goal to fill three (3) F-150 truckloads of non-perishable food items AND a cheque for $2010.25 was also ...

Northern Lights Ford organise à nouveau sa campagne annuelle « Ensemble, effaçons la faim ». Cette collecte de nourriture vise à soutenir la banque alimentaire communautaire de Wawa en collectant des denrées non périssables pendant le mois d’octobre.   L’année dernière, la campagne a atteint son objectif de remplir trois (3) camions F-150 de denrées non périssables ET un chèque ...