Jun 10, 2020 at 14:31 – The power has been restored in the Mission. Jun 10, 2020 at 13:31 – Just after 12:30 p.m. The Wawa Fire Department, SE OPP and Algoma Power were called to Tamarack Avenue for a tree on fire. The tree had contacted the powerline. Technicians from Algoma Power isolated that line and removed the tree. ...
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Plan Unveiled for resumption of Postsecondary Schooling
At 1:30 today, Premier Doug Ford unveiled the plan for the gradual and safe resumption of in-person instruction at postsecondary institutions across the province for the summer term. Starting in July 2020, limited in-person education and training may restart for students who were not able to graduate due to COVID-19 closures. This first phase beginning in July will allow ...
Read More »Happenings at First United Church Wawa – June 10
Second Sunday after Pentecost. Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for June 14, 2020. Genesis 18: 1-15, 21:1-7 Son promised to Abraham & Sarah Psalm 116: 1-2, 12-19 I called upon God in the face of death Romans 5 1-8 Justified by faith Matthew 9: 35- 10:8 (9-23) Jesus & the disciples ...
Read More »From the Branch – June 10
Yes, this past weekend was the 76th Anniversary of D-Day and COVID-19 did a number on that historic fact also. But I am sure a lot of people were reminded in one way or the other. It seems so long ago; but for those of a older age it looks like NOT so long because we were there at the ...
Read More »Morning News Tidbits – June 10
Weather – Rain at times heavy ending late this morning then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm early this morning. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming south 40 gusting to 70 this morning then southwest 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. Temperature falling to ...
Read More »What Happened at the Special Council Meeting – June 5
At 12:03 Mayor Ron Rody called the meeting to order with four members of Council present. Councillor Chiasson was not present. Mayor Rody, Councillor Hatfield, CAO O’Neill and Jason Morrison were in Council Chambers with social distancing in effect, Councillors Tait and Reece attended virtually via Zoom. The meeting was live streamed. There were no declarations of pecuniary interest, presentations ...
Read More »Morning News Tidbits – June 9
Weather – Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers early this morning and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing this morning. High 27. Humidex 32. UV index 11 or extreme. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then rain at times heavy. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h before morning. Low ...
Read More »WFD Called out for ATV Fire – UPDATE
Superior East OPP were on scene and shared these photographs. There were no injuries reported and the ATV was a complete loss. Jun 8, 2020 at 18:16 The Wawa Fire Department was called out to a ATV which was on fire on the trails at the end of the Wawa Municipal Airport. The fire was reported just after 2 ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Suspicious Male charged with multiple charges
On May 23, 2020, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious person complaint at Dominion Park Road west of the Town of Thessalon. Police arrived a short time later and dealt with a 49-year-old person from Sault Ste Marie. In the vehicle that the person was ...
Read More »SE OPP Chapleau – Chapleau Male charged after Investigation
On June 7, 2020, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a person violating their court ordered release conditions in Chapleau. Officer located the individual a short time later and place them under arrest. As a result of the investigation, Daniel TURNER, 25 years-of-age, from Chapleau, was ...
Read More »CHOQUETTE, M. Susan (nee Robitaille)
Passed away unexpectedly at the Health Sciences North, Sudbury on Wednesday June 3, 2020 at the age of 67 years. Beloved wife of Brian Choquette for nearly 14 years. Dear daughter of the late Thérèse and Leo Robitaille. Loving sister of Florence (late William Ryan), Jeanne (late Jean Lessard), late Roland (late Murielle), late Jacqueline (Jean Joanisse), late Germaine (late ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – June 8
Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers early this morning and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing this morning. High 23 except 17 near Lake Superior. UV index 10 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers late this evening and overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Low 16. Statistics from Algoma Public Health ...
Read More »McCOY, Helen Nora
Passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife, best friend and soulmate of Joseph for 58 years. Helen always said she was so lucky to have found Joe – he was truly devoted to her. Loving mother of Mike, Joe (Erin), Dwayne (Manon), ...
Read More »Sunday Morning News – June 7
Weather – Mainly cloudy. High 15. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy. A few showers beginning this evening. Low 10. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 5, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & Area Central & East Algoma Elliot Lake & Area Tested 8,063 ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – June 6
Weather – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. High 16. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Low plus 5. Statistics from Algoma Public Health (June 5, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Algoma regions where residents have tested positive for COVID-19 include the following: Sault Ste. Marie & ...
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