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Mixed Curling Standings – November 23

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 McCOY, Joe 2 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 2 3 BUCKELL, Chris 4 1 2 HALL, Dave 4 1 2 BOYD, Katherine 4 1 3 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lise 4 1 3 SPENCER, Diane 4 1 3 HOFFMANN, Jim 8 0 3 Schedule for Thursday – November 29, 2018 Ice 1 Ice 2 ...

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Friday Morning News – November 23

Weather Today – Freezing drizzle ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of drizzle. Fog patches developing this morning. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50. High plus 3. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Periods of rain beginning after midnight. Fog patches. Wind south 30 km/h. Temperature steady near plus 2. News Tidbits ...

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Freezing Drizzle Today

Nov 23, 2018 @ 07:16 Freezing drizzle advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park – White River – Dubreuilville (and other areas on the map to the right)   Areas of freezing drizzle are expected or occurring. Freezing drizzle continues this morning. Freezing drizzle will come to an end early this morning for areas near the northern shore of Lake ...

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WFHT Welcomes Dr. Dannica Switzer

The Wawa Family Health Team is very pleased to be announcing a new member to our team. We would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Dannica Switzer as of January 2, 2019. Dannica was born and raised in Wawa, and having spent the better part of the past 15 years away, she is excited about returning to her ...

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Thursday Morning News – November 22

Weather – it is bitterly cold out there. There are reports of -25 in Dubreuilville, -21 in White River, and -28 in Hornepayne. Today – Increasing cloudiness. Flurries beginning early this afternoon. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High minus 7. Wind chill minus 27 in the morning and minus 14 ...

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Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling League – November 21st

Team Standings: Tied for first place is Black Thunder, Mafia and Incredi-bowls with 16 points Bowler of the week:  Jamie Boylan with 153 pins over average. TEAM LEADERS:  High Series: Mafia 3821 High Single: Incredi-bowls 1338 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS: Men’s Series Flat: Jake Casavant 733 Men’s Single Flat: Jake Casavant 285 Ladies Series Flat: Lisa Miller 532 Ladies Single Flat: Lisa ...

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Between the Covers – November 21

After School Program has begun!  This is open to children up to the age of 13.  Children aged 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. We will have Story and Craft Club on Tuesday, Clay Club on Wednesday, Drawing Club on Thursday and Game Club on Friday and runs from 3:30 – 4:30 pm.  Come into the Wawa Public ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – November 21

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 Sat Nov. 24 Prayer Shawl Ministry – 3p.m. Sat. Dec. 01 U.C.W. Christmas Luncheon & Bazaar 11:30 – 1:30 p.m., United Church Basement. ...

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Wednesday Morning News – November 21

Weather Today – Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 32 in the morning and minus 19 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 23. Wind chill ...

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Wawa & White River Receive $50,000 each for developing Asset Management Programs

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Government of Canada have announced that more than $4.5 million for 109 initiatives across the country is being distributed through three programs: the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), the Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program (MCIP), and the Green Municipal Fund (GMF).   The Municipality of Wawa and White River are both receiving ...

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CedarHof is being demolished – End of an Era

  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 ...

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President of Northern Credit Union Announces Retirement

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. ...

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Tuesday Morning News – November 20

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. ...

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Corporate Planning Meeting Tonight – November 20

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 ...

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MNRF Seeks help in 5 Cases of Shot & Abandoned Moose

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 ...

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