They say the olfactory senses can bring about some of the strongest emotions and memories in people. Like when you walk into a room and a particular scent such as baking cookies or a certain potpourri brings back powerful memories of your grandma. For me this week, a simple calendar evoked strong memories. I just couldn’t believe my eyes when ...
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News from the Park – Investir dans nos écoles investit dans l’avenir
TOn dit que les sens olfactifs peuvent provoquer certaines des émotions et des souvenirs les plus forts chez les gens. Comme lorsque vous entrez dans une pièce et qu’un parfum particulier tel que la cuisson des biscuits ou un certain pot-pourri vous rappelle de puissants souvenirs de votre grand-mère. Pour moi cette semaine, un simple calendrier évoquait des souvenirs forts. ...
Read More »Municipal Council Meeting Tonight – August 18
Council is holding a Special Council Meeting tonight in Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend electronically. CALL TO ORDER DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approval of the Agenda DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GIVING OF NOTICE Federal-Provincial Safe Restart -Emergency Funding Assistance ADOPTION OF MINUTES STAFF REPORTS BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PREVIOUS MEETING NEW BUSINESS Receive Integrity ...
Read More »Manitoulin OPP identifies Homicide Victim – Investigation continues
On August 4, 2020 at 8:38 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call for an unwanted person related to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Police responded and located a victim who was transported by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to hospital where they were pronounced ...
Read More »Little Current has New OPP Detachment
The Ontario government is opening a new, leading edge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Little Current to serve the communities of Manitoulin Island. Outfitted with advanced technology and state-of-the art policing equipment, the new $20 million facility will ensure local OPP personnel have the tools and space they need to provide residents with modern, cost-efficient and high-quality police services. ...
Read More »SE OPP Dubreuilville – Sault Man arrested after Domestic Dispute
On August 12, 2020, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute that occurred the night prior in a remote area near Dubreuilville. As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old person, from Sault Ste. Marie, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary ...
Read More »The Great Escape Dream Draw is Back and Going Digital!
Algoma Family Services (AFS) Foundation is proud to announce the return of the annual Great Escape Dream Draw throughout Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma District. This year marks the 24th Anniversary. Due to concerns involving Covid-19 the draw had been delayed from its original draw date in May. With Covid-19 still in mind The Great Escape Dream Draw has ...
Read More »Hwy 17 – (Heyden Weigh Scales) Highway – UPDATE
Aug 17, 2020 at 08:57 Highway 17 is now open to one lane at the collision site – please be aware that emergency personnel may still be on scene. The location has been updated, to the weigh scales at Heyden. Aug 17, 2020 at 08:13 A person at the scene is saying that Highway 17 is blocked due to a ...
Read More »Morning News Tidbits – August 17
Weather – Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers this evening. Clearing near midnight. Low 10. Statistics from Algoma Public Health – August 17, 2020 Algoma Public Health is in the process ...
Read More »Complaint of Suspicious Male in Queen’s Park – UPDATED
Aug 16, 2020 at 13:43 Wawa-news has called and received confirmation that the red Dodge pickup is no longer of interest. “We still don’t have any further details to add at this time.” As such the photos of the vehicle have been removed. Please update your shares on social media. Aug 16, 2020 at 11:06 Superior East OPP were ...
Read More »Men’s Night Golf – August 14
114 Players 1st FLIGHT: Jeremi Lord, Dimitri levesque, Shane Sherman – 6 under par 30 2nd FLIGHT: Bernie Erechook, Derek Chapman, spare – 3 under par 33 3rd FLIGHT: John Simon, Max Simon, Jeff Amos – 2 under par 34 4th FLIGHT: Brandon Case, Bradley Case, Dean Willand – 1 under par 35 5th FLIGHT: Scott Robinson, Vic Sillanpaa, Paul ...
Read More »Someone broke their truck…
A Wawa-news reader took these photos to share. They are of a vehicle upside down in the ditch near Black Thunder Enterprises, MFN. There is police tape around the vehicle. Wawa-news hopes there were no injuries.
Read More »Thank you – Wawa’s Moose Saviour
Dear Mr. Morin. On behalf of my family located in Victoria, British Columbia, I want to recognize your bravery and thank you for your caring spirit. Saving the life of that struggling moose is something truly sensational. There are few people in this world that would have the compassion to do what you and your friends did. In a world ...
Read More »Morning News Tidbits – August 15
Weather – Increasing cloudiness. 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light near noon. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Low 12. Statistics from Algoma Public Health ...
Read More »SE OPP Wawa – Respond to Chemical Spill near Rabbit Blanket Lake
On August 13, 2020, at approximately 4:40 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a chemical spill on Highway 17 near Rabbit Blanket Lake. A commercial motor vehicle was forced to take evasive action in order to avoid a collision which resulted in one of its onboard totes to rupture and leak ...
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