Local & Area News

Morning News – September 17

Weather – Increasing cloudiness this morning. High 10. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clearing late this evening. Low minus 2 with frost. Frost Advisory – Frost advisory and special weather statement in effect for most of Northern Ontario this morning and on Friday morning as temperatures are expected to once again dip to near or below the freezing ...

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More positive results from Diamond Drilling at Magino

Argonaut Gold Inc. is pleased to announce drill results from its ongoing drill campaign targeting high-grade mineralization below the proposed open pit mine at its 100% owned Magino property in Ontario, Canada. Highlights include: MA20-043 with 9.0m at 13.4 g/t Au, including 2.0m at 55.6 g/t Au MA20-044 with 3.0m at 46.8 g/t Au, including 1.0m at 140.0 g/t Au ...

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Frost Advisory for Tonight

Frost advisory in effect for: CITY OF THUNDER BAY KENORA – NESTOR FALLS DRYDEN – IGNACE FORT FRANCES – RAINY LAKE ATIKOKAN – UPSALA – QUETICO SUPERIOR WEST RED LAKE – EAR FALLS SIOUX LOOKOUT – SAVANT LAKE LAKE NIPIGON – WABAKIMI GERALDTON – MANITOUWADGE – HORNEPAYNE NIPIGON – MARATHON – SUPERIOR NORTH WAWA – WHITE RIVER – PUKASKWA AGAWA ...

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Hornepayne – École Saint Nom de Jésus students make a safe return to school

  Students and staff École Saint Nom de Jésus in Hornepayne were very happy to meet their friends once again during the smooth return to learning last week. The teaching continues while respecting health and safety protocols and new routines. Without a doubt, CSC Nouvelon students are in good hands!   “The health and well-being of our students and staff ...

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COVID-19 Assessment Centre has Moved!

  The Lady Dunn Health Centre’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre has moved. If you require testing, the new COVID-19 Assessment Centre can be found at the following location: Ambulance Entrance 17 Government Road Wawa, ON     Please call for your appointment at (705) 914-1114: Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30am – 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. ...

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From the Branch – September 16

Finally after 75 years, there is a headstone on the grave of Lt. Kavanagh whose remains were buried in Steenderen, The Netherlands. He was killed in Rha when the farmhouse his platoon liberated the day before, was attacked by the enemey at night, and he and some of his men lost their lives in the battle. Finally they were sure ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Creation Time 2 in the Season of Pentecost Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for September 20, 2020. Exodus 16: 2-15           Bread & quails to feed the people.           . Psalm 105                     Parts One and Four Philippians 1: 21-30   For me, to live is Christ. Matthew 20: 1-16        ...

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Morning News – September 16

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers changing to 70 percent chance of showers near noon. High 14. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low minus 1 with frost.   Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested (1) 33,171 Positive 29 Negative 32,113 Deceased 0 Resolved (2) 29   Updated: September 15, 2020 (1) That Algoma Public Health ...

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Corporate Planning & Regular Council Meeting Tonight – September 15

Municipal Council is holding a Corporate Planning Committee Meeting and Regular Council meeting tonight, September 15th in Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Under Delegations/Presentations is: Chief Patricia Tangie, Michipicoten First Nation, John Kim Bell, Michipicoten First Nation, Alexander Marques, Michipicoten First Nation, Mark Rainone, Superior Aggregates Corporation, and Chief Jason Gauthier, Missanabie Cree First Nation. From the agenda there is ...

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Have you seen Alyssa? – UPDATED Located!

Sep 15, 2020 at 15:45 uperior East OPP have informed Wawa-news that Alyssa has been located in good health. They offered, “Thanks to all those who assisted!” Earlier on: Sep 14, 2020 at 21:06   OPP have shared this via twitter at 8:42 p.m., September 14, 2020 – but not with local media.

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Men’s Night Golf – September 10

83 Players 1st FLIGHT: Shane Bukowski, Phil Busch, John Scott – 3 under par 33 2nd FLIGHT: Al MacDonald, Derek Chapman, Bernie Erechook – 2 under par 34 3rd FLIGHT: Nick Farand, Zach White, Adam Tomasini – even par 36 4th FLIGHT: James Morden, Monte White, Mr. Spare – 1 over par 37 5th FLIGHT: Kevin Sabourin, Paul Weaver, Ross Hall – 3 over par ...

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Morning News – September 15

Weather – Showers ending this afternoon then cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Low 9. Statistics from Algoma Public Health: Tested ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after disturbance at apartment complex

On September 9, 2020, at approximately 1:36 a.m. members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance call at an apartment complex on Westhill Road in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported hearing glass smashing coming from the area of the main floor access door. They could also see a person dressed in black wearing a backpack attempting ...

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TBSO announces new 59.5 Season

After spending the last several months committed to making this season happen, the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra announces Season 59.5, sponsored by TBT Engineering. This will be a unique opportunity to experience the talents of the TBSO musicians in a new way. Season 2020/21 was originally designed as TBSO’s 60th concert season. It was to be a joyful, jubilant, celebratory ...

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