Sept 18/25 Week #18 108 Golfers Sunny 16*C Thursday Men’s Night on September 25th the Tee times are: 2 p.m. Early Round 4:45 p.m. Late Round * Please ensure all “Spares” are being paid. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Brady Desrochers Rob Vernier Karl Benstead 31 2nd Joe McCoy James Morden Spare 31 3rd Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Max ...
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GIDDENS, Daniel L.
April 5, 1956 – September 17, 2025 Daniel Giddens — passed away with dignity on September 17, 2025. We regret to inform you that Daniel L. Giddens has passed on. Danny was a great husband who treated me like a queen every day for thirty-five years. He was a wonderful man—kind, trustworthy, and always a great storyteller. Danny will be missed by ...
Read More »Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 22
There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 21. There were 4 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 20. North Bay 28 (NOR028) is a 0.1 hectares fire located on the eastern shore of Hearst Lake. This fire is out. North Bay 29 (NOR029) is ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – September 22
Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of drizzle this morning then 40% chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 12. Tuesday – ...
Read More »Hwy 17 now Open at Whiskey Bay Road (Jones Landing, Goulais River)
Sep 22, 2025 at 02:36 The vehicles have been removed and the highway is open (2:35 a.m.). Sep 22, 2025 at 02:15 “Hwy 17 Closed at Whiskey Bay Road (Jones Landing, Goulais River)” At 1:12 a.m. ON511 notified that Hwy 17 at Whiskey Bay Road (Jones Landing, Goulais River) was closed due to a collision that had closed the lane ...
Read More »Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 20
There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 19. At the time of this update there are no active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. The wildland fire hazard for the Northeast Region is moderate to high in the southern end of the region and primarily low to moderate for the northern ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – September 20
Weather: Today – Sunny. High 19. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers overnight. Low 9. Sunday – Showers. High 17. UV index 2 or low. Sunday Night – Cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Low 14. News Tidbits: Very sad to read an early morning post today on the Big Bear’s FB – ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United – September 19
Luke 15:1-10 The parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin We all lose things at sometime or another. Sometimes it takes a long time to find what you are looking for. Last week many took time to remember the Twin Towers and the events of 9/11. They remembered the time and how it affected people and the world. ...
Read More »Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District to Host Community Mining Showcase in Wawa
Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District is proud to invite the community to a special Community Mining Showcase on Thursday, October 2nd, at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. This free evening event will feature interactive displays and activities from various departments across Island Gold District’s operations, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the mining industry and the exciting opportunities available locally. We’re ...
Read More »Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 19
There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 18. North Bay 27 (NOR027) is a 1.1 hectare fire located east of the Little Pickerel River. This fire is under control. At the time of this update there is 1 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region; this fire is under control. The ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – September 19
Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing this morning. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight Clear. Low plus 4 with risk of frost. Saturday – Sunny. High 19. UV index 5 or moderate. Saturday Night – Cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Low 11. News Tidbits: The Venus-moon-Regulus conjunction was visibile in this morning’s sky, ...
Read More »Hwy 129 (Chapleau to Thessalon) OPEN
Sep 18, 2025 at 15:01 At 14:48 the highway was reopened. Sep 18, 2025 at 14:15 At 14:04 On511 is stating that Highway 129 is closed from Chapleau to Thessalon for police investigation.
Read More »FOX, Thomas John Graden
August 3, 1946 – September 13, 2025 Tom passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH). He was 79 years old and had his family by his side. He left behind his best friend and loving wife of nearly 56 years, Heather and his son, Jamie & daughter-in-law, Carrie, his daughter, Joanne & son-in-law, ...
Read More »Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – September 18
There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of September 17. At the time of this update there is 1 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region; this fire is under control. The wildland fire hazard for the Northeast Region is moderate to high from Englehart and southwards. The remainder of the region has ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – September 18
Weather: Today Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 16. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight Clear. Low plus 3 with risk of frost. Friday – Sunny. High 17. Friday Night – Cloudy periods. Low plus 4. News Tidbits: It is hard to believe that 33 years ago, a ...
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