Local & Area News

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. Fri.       Apr. 19   Good Friday                                Morning Worship – 11 a.m. Sun.     Apr. 21   Easter Sunday                                 Morning Worship – 11 a.m. Thurs. ...

Things have been very busy at Branch 429 over the past month. First and foremost with the extremely generous anonymous donation our Lift for the Legion campaign has reached it’s goal. We wish to thank each & every donor for their support for our project. This is a true community endeavour that will benefit everyone. We have contacted our architect ...

NEW BOOKS–on the Seven Day Shelf this week are; “The Library of Lost and Found” by Phaedra Patrick, “The Things We Cannot Say” by Kelly Rimmer, “The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See and “Celtic Empire” by Clive Cussler. STAFF PICKS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL ARE;  “Accidental Heroes” by Danielle Steel, “An Evil Mind” by Chris Carter, “A ...

  Team Standings Points Total Rank Team Name this Week Points 1 4 CANADIAN TIRE 4.00 57.00 2 7 WESDOME WACKERS 3.00 56.00 3 9 WILDERNESS HELICOPTERS STRIKE FORCE 4.00 54.00 4 2 NORTHERN LIGHTS FORD RAPTORS 1.00 53.00 5 3 OLE ALLEY CATS 3.00 50.00 6 6 BLACK THUNDER ENTERPIRSES 3.00 47.00 7 1 STEALTH BOWLERS 1.00 46.00 8 ...

Weather – Increasing cloudiness this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 9. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Rain beginning this evening then changing to snow mixed with rain after midnight. Risk of freezing rain overnight. Snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm. Low zero. News Tidbits – Chadwic Home is looking for donations of women’s hygiene products ...

Apr 16, 2019 @ 22:28 Update: April 16, 8:16 p.m. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to inform the public that Daniel Edward McIntosh is no longer considered missing. We would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter. Apr 16, 2019 @ 08:28 – The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance ...

NDP Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath was deeply troubled to learn Tuesday that Doug Ford’s cuts to frontline healthcare will include axing 42 of the province’s 52 land ambulance services in a massive cut to essential emergency services, according to an internal memo from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). That statement was made in a media release late this ...

The Government of Canada and First Nations are working in partnership to improve water infrastructure and support access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water in First Nations communities. Today, Chief Sayers of Batchewana First Nation and Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced that the ...

1955-2019 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Veronica Nicholson, beloved wife, devoted mother and cherished grandmother on April 13, 2019, after a 3-year courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 64.  Dearly loved wife of Charles Nicholson, much loved mother of Charles (Josie), Robin (André) and Michael (Lee-Anne).  Loving and proud Gramma of ...

  L’École Saint-Joseph, Wawa, a tenu, à la fin mars, quatre soirées peintures pour les élèves de la maternelle à la 8e année et leurs parents. Plus de 200 participants ont profité de ces séances menées par Mme Carole Bouffard. Les artistes ont tous quitté l’activité avec de beaux œuvres d’art!

  École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) held for Paint Nights at the end of march for kindergarten to grade 8 students and their parents. More than 200 people took part in these wonderful sessions offered by Ms. Carole Bouffard. Each participant, turned artist, left with a beautiful work of art for their home!

There are two Council Meetings Tonight, Regular Council and a Corporate Planning / Policy Committee Meeting. Both are scheduled to begin at 6:30. Corporate Planning / Policy Committee Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER & NOTE MEMBERS PRESENT REVIEW OF ADDENDUM & APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 Approval of Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS / DEPUTATIONS DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF ...

The Wawa Goose Senior’s Club is baking meat pies (Hamburger and vegetable). There are two sizes 9″ and 4″ (perfect for a single serving). To order your frozen meat pie place your order at the  Seniors Drop In (65 Broadway) between 1:00 to 4:30 weekdays or contact Dorothy Egan ( 705-856–2226). Your are asked to pay when you pick up your order. You will ...

On April 14, 2019, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver operating a pickup truck in the Town of Chapleau, Ontario. A short time later, the suspect vehicle was observed on Monk Street and a traffic stop was initiated. Officers detected an odour ...

BOWLER OF THE WEEK – Robert Sanderson ( 116 pins over average ) League Playoffs are on April 26th and  May 3rd, 2019. Bowler of the Year Tournament on May 10th. Players are reminded to please check the board at the Bowling Alley for the Playoff Schedule (will post when completed) and the Bowler of the Year Tournamant Participants *** ...