We had 90 golfers! 1st Flight: 1st: Valerie Levesque, Edie Levesque, Evra Levesque – 34 2nd: Toni Rutland, Guyliane Domich, Spare – 37 3rd: Guylaine Domich, Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon – 37 2nd Flight: 1st: Erin Andrews, Laura Mersereau, Maury O’Neill – 41 2nd: Tricia Provost, Anna Liisa Klockars, Kim Wood – 42 3rd: Mel Charbonneau, Carrie Belanger, Gen Verreault ...
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Men’s Night Golf – July 18
It was sunny, 17C for the 172 golfers that participated in this week’s night of golf. 1st Flight Score 1st Bill Carruthers Steve Jozin Nick Alexopoulos 31 2nd Brandon Case Dylan Buckell Anders Morden 32 3rd Jarett Asselin Noah Asselin Brady Desrochers 32 2nd Flight Score 1st Frank Desmoulin Rob Vernier Karl Benstead 33 2nd Lee Bryar George Smith Derek ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Have you seen Darren? UPDATED
OPP have reported that Darren has been located in good health. The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), is currently investigating a missing 29-year-old. On July 17, 2023, shortly after 11:00 a.m., East Algoma OPP responded to a missing person complaint. Darren SIMPSON, 29 years-of-age from Wikwemikong First Nation left the Camilus Centre at 9 Oakland Boulevard in ...
Read More »Wawa Youth Flown to London – GoFundMe launched for support
A Wawa resident is currently in London hospital after a life-threatening accident yesterday, July 17th. Chance Smedts was flown to London with his stepmom, Kari. Chance has a severely broken leg, a broken pelvis and broken jaw (in two places)… He has already had one surgery and will be having more. Family friend, Debbie Banks is hoping to raise some ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – July 18
Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 21. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 11. Northeast Forest Fire Update: There are 15 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Cochrane Fire Management Sector has 13 fires; all are being observed. Wawa Fire Management Sector has 1 fire that is under ...
Read More »Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Thursday & Friday 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. Thursday, ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – July 17
Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 17. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Clearing after midnight. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 8. Northeast Forest Fire Update: There are 15 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Cochrane ...
Read More »Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park (Wednesday & Thursday 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. Wednesday, ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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, ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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. ...
Read More »Schreiber OPP – Investigation continues into Motorcycle & Moose collision – UPDATED
Jul 16, 2024 at 07:23 The motorcycle driver was a 74 yr old male from Kaministiquia ON. Jul 15, 2024 at 18:41 Members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a collision involving a motorcycle and a moose. On July 12, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Schreiber OPP Detachment, along with ...
Read More »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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