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Weather – Mainly sunny. High 13. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – a few clouds. Increasing cloudiness overnight. Low plus 2. News Tidbits – History was made yesterday throughout Canada with our youth participating in the climate strikes. It is said that over 800,000 participated in Canada and over 7 million people took to the streets for the global ...

On September 19, 2019, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in Chapleau, Ontario. The unknown suspect entered a residence through and insecure patio door and took some items from a purse that was near the door. Although this was seemingly minor in nature, these types of incidents have potential ...

Weather – Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning early this morning then changing to periods of drizzle this afternoon. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 13. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of drizzle ending this evening then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 ...

Last night was the 21st Annual Take Back the Night hosted by CHADWIC Home. Everyone gathered at the post office where they were blessed with songs from the Four Directions Women’s Drum of Michipicoten First Nation. Paula Valois, Director of CHADWIC Home welcomed everyone and gave acknowledgement to all the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. A number of ‘Red Dress’ ...

On September 24, 2019, members of the Superior East and East Algoma Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of copper wire thefts from two Bell tower sites along Highway 129. Thefts from towers located near Flame Lake and Aubrey Falls occurred during the afternoon hours of September 21, 2019. Approximately $20000 worth of copper was taken from ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) is advising that Lake Superior water levels continue to be above normal. There are observations, reports, or expectations of minor shoreline flooding or erosion at this time, localized flooding of low-lying areas may be possible. Flood forecasting and warning is part of the Conservation Authority’s provincially mandated responsibilities. This statement is sent ...

On Saturday, September 28th, at the Wawa Community Center from 10-3 pm, over 45 exhibitors will be set up to greet attendees at the second annual Bumps, Babies and BEYOND expo! Touted as the biggest exposition to hit the north shore, this FREE event has something for everyone – from young to well seasoned. Everyone is invited to come SHOP. ...

Yesterday, September 25th, 2019 was a significant day for the College as we accepted the largest donation to our Scholarship, Bursaries and Awards program to date. Dr. Bijan and Dr. Simin Payandeh have graciously chosen to invest in the education of Sault College students through a new scholarship valued at $230,000. Representatives from Sault College were joined by Dr. Bijan ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 12. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. A few showers beginning before morning. Low 7 with temperature rising to 10 by morning. News Tidbits – Lake Superior Park (Agawa Bay) has ...

The Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is assisting the Toronto Police Service (TPS) and The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) in the search for a missing Toronto man. Brian Penny is described as a 28 year old, Caucasian male, 5’9″, 165 pounds, thin build, and fair complexion with brown hair, beard and brown eyes. He arrived in Thunder Bay on ...

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church by calling  705-856-2926. Mon.    Oct.   07     U.C.W.  7p.m. Tues.    Oct.   15     Worship Committee – 2:00 p.m. Thurs.  Oct. 17 – 21  Thrift Shop – Sorting takes place ...

So September is almost gone and 75 years ago the Arnhem Bridge was one too far and had cost a lot of lives. At least some of the British Para’s made it across the Rhine to finish the job 6 months later. Arnhem was now a ghost town and the population was gone mostly West and North. In the South ...

Algoma District School Board (ADSB) senior staff shared a very positive update and overview of opening enrolment numbers at Algoma District School Board’s first Regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Elementary The September 7th, 2019 JK to Grade 8 enrolment has increased by 272 students from the projected numbers as contained in the April 2, 2019 Director’s ...

New books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are; “Never Look Back” by Alison Gaylin, “Hush, Hush” by James Patterson and Candice Fox and “ American Predator” by Maureen Callahan.  Come on in to the Wawa Public Library and CHECK IT OUT! New movies on the shelf this week are; “Proof of Life”, “Crazy Rich Asians”, “John Wick 3” and “Ghost ...

  On Saturday at the 2019 Blueberry Fall Fair, Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation board directors had a booth to promote the Dream Vacation Lottery. Visitors to the booth were invited to enter their name for a free draw for a beautiful fall table runner handcrafted by Lorraine Pihelgas and 2 matching mugs made by Green Cabin Pottery – Cindy ...