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  Last Wednesday on a trip to the Sault, I was surprised to see that the CedarHof was being demolished. It has been slowly deteriorating since it closed, and with Anne’s passing – no hope of re-opening.   It seems like only yesterday that the CedarHof was the place to go to celebrate life’s special occasions in Wawa. Starting life as ...

On November 19th, marking the 61st anniversary of Northern Credit Union’s original Charter, Northern’s Board of Directors wishes to announce to its members and communities the upcoming retirement of President & CEO, Al Suraci. After successfully leading Northern Credit Union for the past 24 years, Mr. Suraci has confirmed his plan to retire at the end of June 2019. Mr. ...

Weather Today – Increasing cloudiness. Snow beginning early this afternoon. Amount 5 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 24 in the morning and minus 15 in the afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow ending late this evening then partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Amount 2 to 4 cm. ...

The last Corporate Planning Meeting for Council of 2014/18 will be held tonight, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Agenda CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approval of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS / DEPUTATIONS DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes – Corporate ...

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is seeking help in identifying the individual(s) resposible for shooting and abandoning four cow moose and one bull moose in an area north to northwest of White River. Between September 7th and November 1st of this year (2018), MNRF Conservation Officers became aware of the following: 1 – bull moose found off Road ...

  On November 18, 2018, at approximately 1:45 p.m. an officer of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Manitouwadge detachment was on patrol on Highway 17 near Highway 614 when he observed a motor vehicle stuck in the snow on a service road on the south side of the highway. After speaking to the single male driver and further investigation, the ...

I recently enjoyed an opportunity to catch up with a long-time friend of mine when I happened to be in his community during constituency week. As we sat in his living room a three-way conversation developed with his adolescent son who was sharing some recent experiences involving his friends that he was concerned about. At one point my friend replied ...

Weather Today – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 9. Wind chill near minus 19. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 20. Wind chill minus 19 in the evening and minus 24 overnight. 

Nov 18, 2018 @ 09:35 Highway 17 is now open. Both vehicles have been removed.   Nov 18, 2018 @ 07:45 Highway 17 is now open to one lane. The collision site is in a corner, watch for traffic control. The roads are slushy, snowy, snow packed and slippery. Drive with care. Nov 18, 2018 @ 07:23 Highway 17 about ...

Issued 5:12 AM EST Sunday 18 November 2018 Snow squall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls today. Snow squalls have intensified during the night for areas near Lake Superior. The strongest activity this morning is expected from Montreal River ...

10:40 AM EST Saturday 17 November 2018 Snow squall watch in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Snow squalls possible tonight into Sunday. Snow squalls are expected to develop late tonight for areas near Lake Superior as strong southwesterly winds develop. The snow squall activity should slowly shift south of the area late Sunday as ...

  In 2016, a man died on the coast of Lake Superior, near Montreal River Harbour. His identity was never determined. We need your help to uncover who he was. WHAT WE DO KNOW Prior to his death, we believe the man was travelling along Highway 17, between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie. With the assistance of the Office of ...

  Several students at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) didn’t just wear their moccasins on November 15 for “Rock Your Mocs” day, they learned how to make them! Students also started reading the book “Indian Horse” by Richard Wagamese in an effort to better understand the realities of residential schools and their impact on indigenous people.  “Rock Your Mocs” is a ...

Harte Gold is pleased to announce its 2018 third quarter (“Q3”) results ended September 30, 2018. Mr. Stephen G. Roman, President and CEO of Harte Gold stated, “Harte Gold is pleased to report significant achievements towards commercial production. Ramp-up of the mill continues successfully and stope production has now started. We remain on track to declare commercial production this quarter.” ...

Weather Today – Periods of snow ending near noon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. Temperature falling to minus 2 this afternoon. Wind chill minus 9 in the afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. ...