Local & Area News

Ladies Night Golf – June 17

129 Golfers!! New record! Call ins begin Mondays at 10 a.m. A friendly reminder that if teams are backing up behind you and there are empty holes ahead, you must let them play through 😊 1st FLIGHT: 1st – Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Guylaine Domich                   35 2nd –Cassee Provost, Marcie DLF, Rachael Korytko-Amos                  38 3rd – Sue Switzer, ...

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Ontario Investing Nearly $700,000 to Upgrade Community Infrastructure

The Ontario government is investing nearly $700,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to upgrade two community facilities and build a health centre, enhancing opportunities for recreation and public use. As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the province is making strategic investments to help northern municipalities build and revitalize local infrastructure to build strong, healthy and ...

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Between the Covers – June 23rd

We missed Grandpa Leo this year, but we also welcomed Grandpa Luc who did a wonderful job reading to the children. With the help of Grandma Lise, two fun Father’s Day Stories were read, and the children were very engaged! A big thank you to Grandpa Luc and Grandma Lise for coming in short notice to make our Grandpa Story ...

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Wednesday Morning News – June 24

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 10.  

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Happenings at Wawa First United – June 24th

This past Sunday was our last service in the church until September 13th. We suggest that members go to the other churches in Wawa for their Summer worship. After the service on Sunday we shared a song from the internet called “AOD Dollar Buck” Here are the words for that song. In Wawa, the United Church was bursting at the ...

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HSCDSB Trustees Approve Balanced 2026-27 Budget

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has approved a balanced $102,508,367 budget for the 2026-27 school year, reinforcing the Board’s commitment to student success, Catholic education, and responsible financial stewardship.   Developed in response to enrolment changes and ongoing financial pressures, the budget protects key classroom supports and strategic priorities while maintaining fiscal responsibility.   “The 2026-27 budget reflects our ...

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Tuesday Morning News – June 23

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 7. News Tidbits: Many are reporting issues with Rogers internet today. This has been in intermittent, recurring issure for the past week at least.

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Men’s Night Golf – June 18

Week #5 –  54 Golfers, Raining, 14*C. 1st Flight Score 1st Paul Bernath John Simon Shane Bukowski 33 2nd Mitch Lemoyne Christian Crossett Jeff Amos 34 3rd Joe McCoy Tom Fahrer Monte White 34 2nd Flight Score 1st Dave Dupuis Dean Domich Luke Reopel 37 2nd Don Humphries Mark Szekely Pat Lynett 38 3rd Austin Fellinger Logan Dunham Ethan Jones ...

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BARRETT, Judith “Jude” Lynn (McLinchey)

At the age of 66 years, of Hawk Junction, Jude passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 with her son by her side at the Sault Area Hospital. Jude is predeceased by her husband Jim, her sister Betty and brothers Tom, Charlie Jim and Doug. Jude is survived by her son David and grandchildren Justin, Skylar, and Lillianne. She will be missed ...

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Monday Morning News – June 22

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 7. News Tidbits: If you are heading to the Sault today, ...

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Saturday Morning News – June 20

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 6. News Tidbits: There are lots of garage sales out this morning! Don’t forget ...

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Algoma District School Board Approves 2026-2027 Balanced Budget

At the Board Meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, the Algoma District School Board (ADSB) approved a total budget for expenditures and revenue brought forward by the Operations and Budget Committee of the Board, for the 2026-27 budget year in the amount of $209,010,248. The Committee consists of Board staff and the following Trustees: Chair of the Operations and Budget ...

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Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation Completes Bed Campaign!

At last year’s 9 & Dine Golf Tournament, the Foundation launched its “We’re NOT Taking This Lying Down!” campaign with a goal of raising $150,000 to purchase 10 new hospital beds. We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we have reached our goal! As a result,  every hospital patient and long-term care resident ...

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Friday Morning News – June 19

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Low 6. News Tidbits: New Food Choices! Wawa will be seeing some Serbian specialities at the soon to open at Grady’s Grill on Pinewood Drive. Marathon will have the ...

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BOYD, Patrick “Pat”

In Loving Memory of Patrick “Pat” Boyd It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Patrick “Pat” Boyd, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at the age of 66 years with his childhood best friend Robert Belair by his side. Pat was born on October 8, 1959, in Guelph, Ontario. He spent much ...

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