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Thursday Morning News – March 21

Weather: Today – Sunny this morning and early this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h late this morning. High -7. Wind chill -24 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind west ...

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DUMLER, Gloria

Passed away at 8:30 am on March 16, 2024, at The Lady Dunn Health Centre. Gloria is preceded in death by her husband Werner Dumler and first grandson Travis Murdock. Survived by her daughter Blondell Bodden-Scott, 6 grandchildren, 15.5 great-grandchildren and other families and friends. Cremation has taken place at River’s Edge Cremation Centre, Sault Ste. Marie. At Gloria’s request ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – Palm Sunday

This is a story from a book called the UNEXPECTED UNIVERSE  about a man called the Star Thrower was written by the late Loren Eisely was given to us on Sunday. “On a beautiful tropical beach, occasionally the tide and the surf would be just right, and they would combine, so a lot of shellfish would be cast far up ...

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Wednesday Morning News – March 20

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High -9. Wind chill -24 this morning and -15 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -23. Wind chill -15 this evening and -28 overnight. Risk of frostbite. News Tidbits: Congratulations to ...

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Wawa Men’s Curling – Playoffs Begin

Last night, March 18th, 2024,  the first round of Men’s Playoffs was held. Winners of these games advance to the Semi-Finals in the “A” Group. The other teams enter the “B” group. On April 3rd – Winners of the “A” Group play for Club Playoff Winners and Runner-Up. Winners of the “B” Group will battle for Third Place. Monday, March ...

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SSM OPP – Robbery Charges laid after investigation

On March 9, 2024, shortly before 7:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence on Neebish Road in Laird Township. Investigation revealed an individual entered the victim’s property and attempted to steal a vehicle, then returned a short time later with a second individual, ...

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SSM OPP – Individual charged after failing to stop for police

A traffic stop has resulted in multiple charges for one individual. On March 13, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police was conducting general patrol on Neebish Road in Laird Township, when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. When officers attempted to stop the suspect vehicle, it fled the scene. It was ...

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Confederation College Unveils Vehicle Extrication Trainer for Paramedic Program

Confederation College announced the introduction of a new Vehicle Extrication Trainer, an instructional tool designed to enhance the hands-on learning experience for students of the Paramedic program. The simulation device, built by the faculty of the College’s Welding program, addresses the need for an indoor, practical learning environment, particularly during the colder months when outdoor training is less feasible. Program ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver Charged after reports of impaired driver

On March 17, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a motorist regarding a possible impaired driver on Highway 17, Northshore Township. The complainant reported following a white company truck swerving all over the road and having difficulty maintaining their lane. Police stopped the white truck and spoke to the driver. As a ...

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Tuesday Morning News – March 19

Weather: Snowfall Warning in effect (Pukaskwa Park – LSPP) Today – Flurries at times heavy. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light late this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 late this afternoon. High zero. Wind chill -16 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Flurries at times heavy ending overnight then ...

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Snowfall Warning (Pukaskwa – LSPP)

At 5:56 a.m. Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for today through tonight. Agawa – Lake Superior Park Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Locally heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 10 to 25 cm today through tonight. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. Lake effect snow will continue to affect the region today. The lake effect snow will ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Pukaskwa to Lake Superior Provincial Park

At 5:15 p.m. Environment Canada issued a Winter Weather Travel Advisory for tonight into Tuesday morning. Agawa – Lake Superior Park Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Locally heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 10 to 15 cm is expected to cause reduced visibility at times. The main snowfall will continue for several hours before ending from west ...

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Thank you

Thank You to the Adult Learning Centre for the generous donation to the Wawa Dolly Parton Imagination Library for the donation and allowing us to sell popcorn, chips and nuts at the Prom Dance. Thank you to the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre for the generous donation of all the supplies for making popcorn including machine. Also to Mitch Hatfield for ...

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Between the Covers – March 18

The Wawa Public Library is pleased to welcome retired Judge and published author, Norm Douglas for a book reading and signing! Norm, who was born in Hawk Junction is touring to promote his new book “You Be the Judge” and will be at the Wawa Public Library on Friday, April 5th from 1-3 pm! Please join us in welcoming home ...

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