Local & Area News

Three individuals are facing a lengthy list of charges following an armed robbery in the community of Pic Mobert First Nation. On June 10, 2024, members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and OPP North West Region Crime Unit were called to assist the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) with an ongoing armed robbery investigation. Shortly after, ...

We had 22 golfers out enjoying the sunshine. 1st Place – Cheryl & Ray 2nd Place – Diane & John 3rd Place – Barb & Dan Least Putts – Jennifer & Tony Closest to Pin Hole # 3 – Tony Closest to Pin #7 – Dan Home Building Center Voucher – Mike Canadian Tire Voucher – Gary North 17 Voucher ...

The family of Kathryn Ann Funk would like to thank everyone who came to celebrate her life. Many stories were shared and the photographs on the wall brought back many remembrances. The day was very special. Thank you

September 14, 1944 – June 23, 2024 Well, we have some news, Mr. Marc André Bujold from St-Joe’s Island has chosen to have a BBQ and not a funeral. He will be cremated. That’s rite folks cremated. Marc was a friendly gentleman, who was loved by all (or as we are told) and as funny as they come always laughing. ...

Weather: Today – A few showers ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. Temperature steady near 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers early this evening. Low 7. Northeast Forest Fire Report: ...

This year will be our 3rd annual Family Colour Run as well as its second year celebrating PRIDE This event is sponsored by Superior Children’s Centre Wawa EarlyON Child and Family Centre with funding provided by Participaction Canada. All families, members of the community and any tourists that may be able to join us, are welcomed to attend the event. ...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. reports that it has completed the verification of all gold assay certificates received by the Company from 2014 to the present for the Wawa Gold Project. Paul Martin, Interim CEO and Chair of the Board of Red Pine commented: “We are pleased to have completed the reconciliation between our drill hole database and the one built ...

I have to say; given all of the conditions and experiences we see with increasing frequency throughout the year, it is hard to fathom how there are still climate change deniers. Yet, according to an international survey conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, people seem to doubt the existence of any type of human-caused climate change. Granted, ...

We had 84 golfers!! 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Lise Noel, Guylaine Domich, Toni Rutland – 37 2nd: Gerry Rose, Guylaine Domich, Suzanne Lacasse – 40 3rd: Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Dawn Campbell – 41 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Sue Lord, Ashley Coombs, Chanelle Charron – 43 2nd: Monique, Kryszewski, Spare – 44 3rd: Connie Taylor, Heather Rainville, Vanessa Skouris – 45 3rd ...

As of January 1, 2025, Northern Credit Union and Copperfin Credit Union will operate as one entity. Today, the credit unions are excited to announce the conclusion of the voting process regarding their proposed merger, expected to create a more diversified and robust entity capable of delivering enhanced value to members, employees, and communities. The voting concluded on June 16th, ...

Drag Story Time on Saturday was fantastic! Engaging storytellers Luke and Lucia recounted well-known tales and some with unexpected endings. We then created unique tie-dye t-shirts taking advantage of the lovely weather. Many thanks to our guest readers and Ellen for her tie-dye help. You’re all incredible and we’re grateful! Thank you all for supporting your Public Library! Don’t forget ...

134 Golfers – Overcast & cool temps Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Dylan Buckel Brandon Case Anders Morden 32 2nd Max Simon Eben Leadbetter Sedrik Rioux 32 3rd Dan Mathias Ray Baronette Jarret Ralph 33 2nd Flight Score 1st Anders Dereski Derek Hardy Spare 34 2nd Bill Matheson Ryan Cooke Greg Dumba 34 3rd Roger Gamache Gilbert Bouchard Guy ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30% chance of showers before morning with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 before morning. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 3 active wildland fires in the Northeast Fire Region. The fire hazard south of ...

On June 21st, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) reported that they would be deploying two investigators to Wawa, to investigate an accident involving a Eurocopter AS350 B2 helicopter that occurred yesterday (June 20, 2024) . The TSB will be gathering information and assessing the occurrence.  

A Come and Go Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #429 on Friday, July 5, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.