Weather – Periods of snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. Temperature falling to minus 14 this afternoon. Wind chill minus 12 in the morning and minus 24 in the afternoon. Tonight – Periods of snow ending near midnight then mainly cloudy. Amount 2 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming ...
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LSPP First Day Hike
Lake Superior Provincial Park is holding a “First Day Hike”, January 1st, 2019. If you would like some fresh air to start the New Year off just right, meet at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre dressed appropriately for the hike and weather. Bring your snowshoes, a thermos with a hot beverage – coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, and of course, ...
Read More »Sunday Morning News – December 30
Dec 30, 2018 @ 05:50 Weather – Flurries. Local amount 5 cm. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early in the afternoon. High minus 6. Wind chill minus 15 in the morning and minus 10 in the afternoon. Tonight – Periods of snow. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near minus 7. Wind ...
Read More »Distracted Driving Penalties to Increase January 1st, 2019
As of January 1st, 2019, the existing fines and penalties for distracted driving will increase. Drivers with an A, B, C, D, E, F and/or G licence will face (for a first conviction): – a fine of up to $1,000 – three demerit points – a three-day day driver’s licence suspension For a second conviction within 5 years: – a fine ...
Read More »Between the Covers – December 29
New Books – New books on the Seven Day Shelf this week are: “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean; “Nine Perfect Strangers” by Liane Moriarty; “Final Report” by Rick Mercer and “An Ocean of Minutes” by Thea Lim (Scotiabank Giller Prize finalist). Staff Picks for the Month of December are “The Rules of Magic” by Alice Hoffman; “Terri’s Journey-the Colour ...
Read More »Biigtigong Pic River First Nation without Power since early morning
At 2:30 a.m. December 29th, 2018, Chief Duncan has declared a STATE OF EMERGENCY due to frigid temperatures and public safety concerns. Following the protocol of our Emergency Plan, staff will be going door to door to check on elders and families with small children, and those vulnerable members as a priority and providing transportation to the GMS hotel ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – December 29
Weather – Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 11. Wind chill minus 32 in the morning and minus 18 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this evening. Temperature rising to minus ...
Read More »MELOCHE, Jean-François
Passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 27th, 2018 at the age of 28 years. Beloved son of Jean Meloche and Monique Kryszewski. A loving big brother of Stéphanie (Olivier). Dear grandson of Stéphanie Kryszewski (late Joseph) and the late Claire and Léo Meloche. Jean-François will be remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jean-François will ...
Read More »Storm Warnings Continue
Dec 28, 2018 @ 15:40 2:40 PM EST Friday 28 December 2018 Winter storm warning ended for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville 5:11 AM EST Friday 28 December 2018 Winter storm warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park (ended 2:40 p.m.) White River – Dubreuilville (ended 2:40 p.m.) Agawa – Lake Superior Park (ended 2:40 p.m.) Marathon – Schreiber ...
Read More »Friday Morning News – December 29
Weather – Snow ending late this morning then cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud late this afternoon. Risk of freezing rain early this morning. Local blowing snow this morning. Snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature falling to minus 14 this afternoon. Wind chill minus ...
Read More »BEERKENS, Nellie (née Sevriens)
November 11th, 1935 – December 26th, 2018 Nellie Beerkens, 83, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario. Nellie is lovingly remembered by her husband Gerald of 60 years, her children: Gary (Cathy), John (Katrina), Rudy (Patti), Nancy (Peter) and Sonya (Dave); fondly remembered by her six grandchildren (Crystal, Jeffrey [Crystal], Tamara, Hanna, Jack and Danya) and four ...
Read More »Winter Storm Warning Continues
Dec 27, 2018 @ 12:42 Weather and roads are beginning to show the storm. There is a transport in the ditch 20 kms east of Wawa, and a lane is blocked. Tow trucks are on the scene. This photo was taken just north of Wawa on Highway 17 at 12:30 p.m. If you are planning to head out today, please ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – December 27
Weather – Today will be cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this morning. Amount 10 cm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 20 in the morning and minus 9 in the afternoon. Tonight – snow at times heavy. Amount 10 to 15 cm. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming light this evening. ...
Read More »UPDATE- Problems with Ice Resurfacer Cancels Ice at MMCC
Dec 26, 2018 @ 10:33 ICE UPDATE: The Olympia Ice Resurfacer is back up and running this morning – Just in time for the John Haight Memorial tomorrow! A big thank you to Dan Peters, our awesome mechanic who took time out of his holiday to get us going again. Our normal ice schedule will resume the 28th after the ...
Read More »The LDHC Foundation Thanks the WWHA
The Wawa Women’s Hockey Association (WWHA) has donated $1000.00 to the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation’s “Wish Upon A Star” Campaign. In November, the Lori Johnson Memorial Women’s Hockey Tournament was held and the proceeds were generously donated to support the local hospital. Thank you to the WWHA! There is still time to donate to the to the “Wish ...
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