Local & Area News

  On September 25, students and staff at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) displayed great pride during Franco-Ontarian Day. Many activities took place during this special day all in green and white. Teams alternated to participate in dance workshops, songs, drawings and tastings! A free barbecue dinner was offered – not easy to feed more than 260 people! In addition, everyone could ...

Our new books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are: “Twelve Stories” by Emmett Grogan, “The Testaments” by Margaret Atwood and “The Whisper Man” by Alex North. Come on in today and browse through all of the great books on our New Books Shelf! STAFF PICKS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER ARE; “The Morning After” by Lisa Jackson, “Sister Sister” by ...

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church (705) 856-2926. Last Sunday Oct. 6th our Congregation visited Trinity United Church in Chapleau & joined the Worship Hub with Churches from Trinity United Church (Thunder Bay), Grace ...

On October 5, 2019, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting follow-up to a break and enter occurrence at a residence in Chapleau, Ontario. While conducting follow-up, officers observed a suspect walking down Pine Street. The suspect was placed under arrest and searched. Officers located approximately 325 suspected methamphetamine tablets during the search incident to ...

There are still tickets available for the LDHC Foundation’s Dream Vacation Lottery. BUT the only catch is that they are only on sale today at John’s ValuMart from 11-2 and at LDHC admitting until 2:30 today.  The draw will be made at 4:30 tonight in the Lady Dunn Health Centre’s lobby. The winner will receive a return trip for 2 ...

Although we hate to acknowledge it… Winter is coming. One of Wawa’s most favorite sports is curling, and Wawa has three different leagues for curlers to register in, Ladies, Men’s and Mixed. Men’s League – Beginning Monday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m. Ladies League – Beginning Tuesday, November 5th at 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. Mixed League – Beginning Thursday, November ...

It is with great sadness that the family of Douglas John Angus McCrank announces his passing. Doug was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully after a brief illness, on Monday, October 07, 2019 at the age of 83. Douglas was born on May 13, 1936 to Gerald and Lillian McCrank in the Town of Kirkland Lake.  He lived a full ...

Don’t forget that there is a membership meeting on Thursday. At the membership meeting we will be advised of dates and places for the Remembrance Day activities. The 2020 membership renewal is now possible so be a early bird and visit the office. The Poppy Campaign starts soon so let us get ready and check with Comrade Larry Harvey how we can ...

Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – a few clouds. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 9. News Tidbits – A transport caught fire last night and has closed the northbound lane and shoulder in the Chapleau Landfill ...

There is a fundraising benefit for Nick Wiwchairyk and the Dwyer family planned for Saturday Night. There is live music, door prizes and lots of fun. Two youth, Abrielle will be singing and Ezekiel will be playing accordian. Organizers say “We are holding this benefit to show our community that no family has to go through their battles alone. They’re ...

On Friday, October 4, 2019, Chief Jason Gauthier, Chief of Missanabie Cree First Nation sent to Deputy Minister Michael Keenan a newly completed business plan for the proposed Mask-wa Oo-ta-ban (Cree for Bear Train) passenger service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst. This third iteration of the business plan is more thorough, detailed and complete than the previous ones presented to ...

With the federal election upon us, CAPT is taking the opportunity to call upon federal candidates to declare their stance on renewing rail service in the North.   The regional economy has lost approximately $240 million since the train from the Sault to Hearst stopped running in July 2015.  This is based on the 2014 BDO Economic Impact Assessment that estimated between $38 ...

    Daniel Richer dit LA FLÈCHE, Abénaquis, était de passage tout récemment à l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa). Cet acteur, conteur et crieur public a pu transmettre aux élèves la richesse de la culture et de l’histoire autochtone et faire des parallèles avec la culture francophone. En utilisant le «Sac de merveilles», il a partagé les légendes et les leçons de ...

    Daniel Richer, dit La flèche, Abenakis, recently visited École Saint-Joseph(Wawa). This actor, storyteller and town crier was able to transmit to students the richness of Aboriginal culture and history and draw parallels with Francophone culture. Using the “Bag of Wonders”, he shared the legends and lessons of Mother Earth. Daniel Richer incorporated First Nations sign language, totem puppets, ...

Cybercrime costs all Ontarians by directly victimizing individuals, businesses and provincial infrastructure. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) views Cyber Security Awareness Month as an opportunity to take a multi-pronged approach to address the many threats posed by cybercriminals and, through education and awareness, reducing cybercrime and its negative impact. Cybercrime occurs when technology is used to carry out criminal offences ...