Local & Area News

    Halloween was quite the hit this year at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa). Students and staff took part in a variety of fun activities throughout the day which included a parade, a bake sale, a pumpkin carving contest and a costume contest.  

Weather Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon. High plus 1. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 8. News Tidbits – Sault Ste. Marie Police Services reported yesterday that the city has seen four opioid deaths in four days. “Over the ...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. During this month, the Diabetes Education Program will be providing articles on topics to help in the management of diabetes. The topics include hypoglycemia, foot care, healthy eating, and physical activity, and sick day management.  Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a concern for those living with diabetes. Some medication can increase the risk of hypoglycemia, ...

  On October 24th, the EDC of Wawa hosted “Tea Party with a Twist” at the Legion Hall. A number of Wawa’s businesswomen enjoyed what we discovered was not a high tea, but a low tea – “a light snack to tide someone over until dinner”. We enjoyed French Onion Soup with all the trimmings, small sandwiches and an assortment ...

  The Greyhound bus is gone. It is the end of a service that helped many in their travel from one end of the country to another. Many have remembrances of riding the bus. In Wawa, the Greyhound Terminal had many homes over the year; across from the Wawa Fire Hall, the Big Bird, Mac’s and finally at the Michipicoten Memorial ...

In May of 2017, spring flooding damaged the rail line leading into Churchill, Manitoba. Omnitrax said that it would be too expensive to repair, and as a result, the community suffered from soaring costs for food and fuel; and isolation, relying on very expensive flights for transportation. In late August 2018, Arctic Gateway Group Limited Partnership, a private-public partnership that includes ...

Every fall, at the end of the season, Naturally Superior Adventures holds a “Clean out the Freezer” dinner event. This year was once again a great success. Attendees for dinner donated an amazing $810 in cash and an estimated 250 pounds of food for the Wawa Community Food Bank. David Wells commented, “Once again Judy excelled with some awesome cooking! ...

    Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7, and the Wawa Fire Department reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually. “In Ontario, more than 65% of injuries and deaths from CO occur in the home,” said Wawa Fire Chief Kevin Sabourin. “We want to make sure everyone ...

Once again this year, Rotarians, Friends of Rotary and Students or Organizations that benefit from our efforts will be coming to your door on Sunday, November 4th. Given the shrinking number of Rotarians in our Club, any willing community members wanting to help sell Christmas Nuts would be greatly appreciated. Contact Gilles Begin (Committee Chair), 705 856 4353 to volunteer, ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries this morning and early this afternoon. High plus 4. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 7.   News Tidbits – Skiers of the Searchmont Ski Resort are awaiting information on the impending ...

Team Standings: Tied for 1st is Black Thunder and Roxy Rollers with 11 points Bowler of the week: John Lessard with 179 pins over average. TEAM LEADERS:  High Series: Incredi-bowls 3799 High Single: Incredi-bowls 1338 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS: Men’s Series Flat: Marcel Lewis 696 Men’s Single Flat: Marcel Lewis 273 Ladies Series Flat: Lisa Miller 532 Ladies Single Flat: Lisa Miller ...

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 705-856-292 Sat.   Nov. 03    Prayer Shawl Ministry – 3 p.m. Sun.   Nov.  04    Coffee & Muffins before Morning Worship Sun.  Nov.  04     Official Board ...

Remembrance Day is now only 10 days away, and so there is not that much time to distribute poppies. So get a box and find a good spot. Remembrance Day Schedules: Sunday, November 3 10:00 a.m. Morning church service St Paul’s Anglican Church 11:30 a.m. Meet at Branch to take Bus to Hawk Junction 12:00 Noon Remembrance Day Parade – ...

Oct 31, 2018 @ 08:02 Ah Yes!! The costumes are all made, the pumpkins have been carved into spooky jack-o-lanterns, and the candy bowl is overflowing with tasty treats. Halloween is here-little ghosts, goblins, and witches will soon be knocking on your door shouting out those familiar words—Trick or Treat!!! Halloween is a fun night for both young and old. ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h this morning. High plus 5. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low plus 1.