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Friday Morning News – September 22

Sep 22, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 25. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Low 13. Northeast Forest Fire Update: ...

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Thursday Morning News – September 21

Sep 21, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. Humidex 25. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing before morning. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Update: There are 33 active fires (33 yesterday) in the Northeast Region, 2 are under control and 31 are being observed. The ...

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Busy… Busy… Busy…BUSY!

That is what the Foundation is since we have a new full time coordinator, Alisha Allin. Alisha joined the foundation in mid- August. She brings a vast amount of fundraising, marketing and business experience with her. She is very eager to work with the Board to enhance and grow the foundation. The next six weeks are full of activities and ...

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Ladies Golf – September 13th

84 Players 1st FLIGHT: 1st : Charlee Simon, Suzanne Lacasse, Guylaine Domich – 36 2nd : Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Guylaine Domich – 37 3rd :Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Caroline Desgagne – 40 2nd FLIGHT: 1st : Silvana Dereski, Sherri Egan, Paula Provost – 41 2nd : Sue Lord, Ashley Coonbs, Chanelle Charron – 42 3rd : Lynne Zuliani, Luan ...

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CLEARY, Patricia

Patricia Cleary, retired elementary school teacher and librarian, died Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Royal Ascot Care Centre in Vancouver, BC at 87 years of age after a very brief illness. Family was with her at the time. Patricia is predeceased by her loving and devoted husband Michael and by her brother William (Bill) Ruthven Snider. She is survived ...

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RIOPEL, Doris

15 décembre 1940 – 17 septembre 2023 C’est avec un cœur lourd que nous annonçons le décès de notre chère maman, grand-maman et arrière-grand-maman à l’âge de 82 ans, le 17 septembre 2023 à l’hôpital général de Chapleau entourée de sa famille. Son sourire lumineux et son amour inébranlable pour sa famille resterons à jamais gravés dans nos mémoires. Sa ...

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SE OPP White River – Complaint leads to Impaired Charges

One individual has been charged with impaired driving after a traffic complaint from a concerned motorist. On September 17, 2023, shortly after 5:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 17, south of White River. Police located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Impaired Charges laid after near collision

A near collision has resulted in criminal charges for one individual. On September 17, 2023, shortly after 3:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a motor vehicle travelling in an unsafe manner on Broomhead Road in Chapleau. When police attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver initially refused to stop. Officers were ...

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Wednesday Morning News – September 20

Sep 20, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 10. Northeast Forest Fire Update: There are 33 active fires (33 yesterday) in the Northeast Region, 2 are under control and 31 are being observed. The ...

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Let’s SCARE HUNGER is back!

Let’s SCARE HUNGER is back! Northern Lights Ford is once again asking for your help to assist in filling our local Wawa Food Bank. We are working with local schools to take part by donating non-perishable food items for the Let’s SCARE HUNGER Campaign which is set for October 2 to October 31. All donated items can be collected at ...

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Rock Island House Concert – Simon Kempston

  This Thursday, September 21st at 7:30p.,. Rock Island will host Scottish singer-songwriter and leading acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Simon Kempston. Wawaites are invited to come and listen to his incredible, distinctive and intricate finger style guitar work – an exciting blend of the folk-baroque, blues and classical styles, and his gently nuanced, compelling tenor vocals. No reservation is required to ...

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ONE for the Dunn – DONE!

We did it! The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation has reached its goal of $240,000 for the purchase of 2 Automated Dispensing Units and related equipment. We thank each and every individual, group, business, service club, organization and corporation who donated towards this campaign. The ADUs are located in the Emergency Department and in Acute Care. Both will assist staff ...

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Tuesday Morning News – September 19

Sep 19, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Frost Advisory Sunny. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Night – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Low plus 5. Northeast Forest Fire Update: There are 33 active fires (33 yesterday) in the Northeast Region, 2 are under control and 31 are being observed. The wildland fire ...

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WFHT – Fitness for Breath Launches!

The Wawa Family Health Team is happy to announce the Fitness for Breath startup! This is a new virtual fitness program for individuals diagnosed with chronic lung conditions (COPD, Asthma, ECT) . This program is run through ZOOM and individuals can attend these classes in their own home. Since this is a virtual fitness program, individuals who are interested are ...

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East Algoma OPP – 16 year old charged with mischief

On September 15, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous calls in relation to vandalism at a vacant building on Spine Road in Elliot Lake. Police had previously responded to numerous trespassing and mischief related calls at this place. The building is vacant and has remained off limits to the public for numerous years. The complainant reported a ...

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