Local & Area News

Between the Covers – August 26th

New books on the 7 Day Shelf this week are; “The Guest List” by Lucy Foley, “The 20th Victim” by James Patterson, “Bombshell” by Stuart Woods and “Wrath of Poseidon” by Clive Cussler. New Movies on the Shelf are: “The Pacific”, “The Gentlemen”, “Harriet” all available in DVD. We have catalogued  a blu-ray copy of “Iron Man 2”! Also catalogued ...

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Morning News Tidbits – August 27

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 10. The rain may continue on and into the weekend – The US National Weather Service warns that severe storms and flash flooding is possible ...

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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain expected tonight

Environment Canada warns that thunderstorms with heavy rain producing local amounts of 50 to 75 mm is possible late this afternoon and tonight for the following regions: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Greater Sudbury And Vicinity Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake Manitoulin – Blind River – ...

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Pop Up Goose Nest Market – Well Attended

The Goose Nest Market held a pop up market last night.   Probably the most eagerly awaited was the goodies baked by Judy Moore. There was a lineup, and by 5:15, 15 minutes after the market opened… she was sold out. The other vendors did well, and there was even a mini-session of Reiki offered to help shoppers relax.   ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Charges laid after Domestic Dispute

On August 24, 2020, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute on Adele Street in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 57-year-old male, from Chapleau, was arrested and charged with the following: Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm – Spousal, contrary to ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – August 26

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for August 30, 2020. Exodus 3:1-15                         Moses encounters the burning bush. Psalm 105: 1-6,23-26, 45c   Remembering Jacob & Moses. Romans 12: 9-21                   Let love be genuine; overcome evil with good. Matthew 16: 21-28               Take up the cross & follow me. To Ponder:   ...

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Beaches & Butts

Congratulations to the organizers of the 38th Wawa Salmon Derby and to the anglers who enjoyed three sunny, calm days on the crystal clear waters of Michipicoten Bay. I walk the shore of this bay every day. The day after the derby I was prepared for my usual pick up of plastic and other litter.  This year, only one small ...

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Morning News Tidbits – August 26

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 20. Humidex 25. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and after midnight. Low 15. Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 21, 2020 Algoma Public Health is in the process of transitioning to a new ...

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Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. to Purchase Holdsworth Gold Property from Macdonald Mines

Noble Mineral Exploration has executed an agreement with MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. to purchase all of MacDonald’s interest in the Holdsworth gold property, located 25 kilometres northeast of Wawa, Ontario in Corbiere and Esquega Townships. The media release explains that as payment for the Property, Noble will issue to MacDonald 4,000,000 common shares (the “Shares”) of Noble, as well as ...

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Elliot Lake OPP Launches Mobile Crisis Response Team

On August 24, 2020, the East Algoma (Elliot Lake) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched a Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) in the City of Elliot Lake.   “MCRT” refers to a team consisting of police and a health partner who respond collaboratively to support individuals experiencing crisis as a result of mental health or addictions issues. In ...

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Morning News Tidbits – August 25

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 7. Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 21, 2020 Algoma Public Health is in the process of transitioning to a new provincial public health case and contact management system for COVID-19 tracking and reporting. APH will now be reporting ...

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Have you seen Charles?

    If you are travelling between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie, keep an eye out for Charles. His Family writes, “We just moved from Manitoba to Ontario and our cat got out of our vehicle when we were stopped on the side of the road between Wawa and Sault Ste Marie. We tried getting him back for at least ...

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38th Annual Wawa Salmon Derby

The 38th Annual Wawa Salmon Derby began Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. Anglers made their parade down the river to the mouth and waited for the official start with the flare gun. Joining all the anglers were the OPP boat, MNR Conservation officers, and the Sault Search and Rescue. In all, 65 teams of anglers were searching for the largest ...

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Morning News Tidbits – August 24

Aug 24, 2020 at 07:56 Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. High 20. Humidex 26. UV index 6 or high. Tonight A few clouds. Low 12. Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 21, 2020 Algoma Public Health is ...

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Fog Advisory

At 4:20 this morning, Environment Canada issued a Fog Advisory. It affects the following: Searchmont Montreal River Harbour Batchawana Bay Sault Ste. Marie St. Joseph Island Greater Sudbury and Vicinity Chapleau (ended 9:46 a.m.) Gogama Kirkland Lake (ended 11:00 a.m.) Temiskaming Shores (ended 11:00 a.m.) Temagami (ended 11:00 a.m.) Elliot Lake Ranger Lake Blind River Thessalon Espanola Killarney North Bay, ...

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