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Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 60% chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -8. Wind chill -20 this morning and -11 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -25. Wind chill -15 this evening ...

In her 93rd year, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Gilberte Matte, known to all as Gil, who received her heavenly call back from God on February 3rd. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength and kindness that along with her infectious laugh will forever live in the hearts of those ...

The Annual Wawa Mixed Curling Bonspiel took place on February 7 & 8, 2025.  It was a fun-filled weekend of curling with 16 teams taking part in the event.   Games started on Friday night and finished with exciting finals on Saturday evening, with every team playing at least 3 games. On Saturday, we had a magnificent breakfast bar set ...

Sunday, Feb.9, Luke 5:1-11 “ ‘Follow me’ is Jesus’ invitation to a new life. If the four fishermen Simon and Andrew, James and John accept the invitation, their lives will be forever different. They will be different. They will no longer catch just fish. They will fish for people.’ When Jesus says, ‘ I will make you fish for people,’ ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this morning. Flurries beginning this morning. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light late this afternoon. High -9. Wind chill -22 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods ...

The Algoma District School Board and the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board advise parents that they are adjusting their PD Day schedule, such that Thursday, February 27, 2025 will be a Professional Development Day and therefore students will not attend school on that day. As a result, the Professional Development Day scheduled for March 28th, 2025, is cancelled, and students ...

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 10 12 FAHRER, Tom 2 7 12 LESCHISHIN, Mark 3 6 12 MITRIKAS, Eric 3 6 12 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 5 5 12 HALE, Ron 5 5 12 TERRIS, Spencer 5 5 12 McCOY, Joe 8 4 12 Men’s Curling next week will be on Wednesday. The MMCC is closed on Monday for Family ...

When Donald Trump imposed arbitrary tariffs on Canadian steel in 2018, our government fought back, countering them dollar-for-dollar, and we won. That is what we will do this time, while providing support and relief to workers and industry that will be affected. Our community and our country pulled together then with great resolve and our region is already answering the ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 60% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -12. Wind chill -27 this morning and -15 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -17. Wind chill -16 this evening ...

Feb 11, 2025 at 03:44 The highway has been opened. (3:32 a.m.) Feb 10, 2025 at 23:44 The road closure has been extended and is now from Wawa to Heyden. Feb 10, 2025 at 21:24 Highway 17 is closed once again from Wawa to Havilland (Havilland Shores Drive). Feb 10, 2025 at 16:38 The highway has been reopened, please drive ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 10 10 BUCKELL, Chris 2 8 10 FAHRER, Tom 3 7 10 McCoy, Joe 4 6 9 GLOVER, Justine 5 4 11 HALL, Dave 5 4 10 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 4 9 STOYCHOFF, Peter 5 4 8 SWITZER, Terry 5 4 9 DUGGAN, Sarah 10 3 10 RAINVILLE, Heather 10 3 9 TREMBLAY, ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this morning. Flurries at times heavy beginning near noon. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Local blowing snow this afternoon. Wind becoming west 30 km/h gusting to 50 this afternoon. High -7. Wind chill -24 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. ...

The Municipality of Wawa has launched the new destination marketing video. Watch it and make a comment either here or on the video page.  

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -6. Wind chill -18 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -19. Wind chill -11 this evening and -26 overnight. Sunday ...

January 23, 1928 – February 3, 2025 Passed away suddenly but peacefully with family by his side on Monday, February 3, 2025 at the Sault Area Hospital. Loving husband of Viola (nee Sabourin) for 60 years. Devoted father of Shannon (Nancie Dayman) of Belleville, Kirby of Guelph, Jennifer (PJ Moran) of Sault Ste. Marie, and the late Jeffrey. Reg was ...