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 Sun. Oct. 14 It has been suggested that the Bible Readings for the upcoming Sunday might be welcomed: – Hebrews 4: 12 ...
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Between the Covers – October 10
Ontario Public Library Week will be held from October 14th to the 20th! We will have our Book Sale starting on Oct. 15th through to the 20th during our regular library hours. If you have some small overdue fines, this is your chance to have them forgiven with “Food For Fines”. Bring in non-perishable food items for the Food Bank and ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – October 10
Weather – Rain at times heavy. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. Amount 30 to 40 mm. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Rain at times heavy. Fog patches developing near midnight. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Temperature rising to 10 ...
Read More »Rain to the southeast – Snow to the northwest
This week is not looking good for weather unless you enjoy rain and snow. Enviornment Canada is warning of rain, possibly heavy a times in a swath stretching from Pukaskwa National Park to St. Joseph Island, “A strong moisture laden low pressure system from the Southern Plains States will bring significant rainfall to the region today and Wednesday as it heads ...
Read More »Council Meeting Agenda – October 9
Rainfall Warning – 50-75mm possible
Rainfall warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Rain, at times heavy, is expected. A strong and moisture laden low pressure system from the Southern Plains States will bring a soaking rainfall to the region today and Wednesday as it tracks towards Lake Superior. Rain, heavy at times will result in widespread rainfall totals of ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – October 9
Weather – More Rain. Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Amount 5 to 10 mm. High 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Rain at times heavy. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low plus 3. Marine Weather – Gale warning in effect. Wind northeast 15 ...
Read More »Monday Morning News – October 8
Weather – Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning this morning. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 7. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – rain. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Low plus 3. Marine Weather – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind east 15 knots increasing to east 20 this morning ...
Read More »Fire Prevention Week – October 7-13, 2018
Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere. The Wawa Fire Department is urging everyone in Wawa to LOOK, LISTEN and LEARN about fire safety during this year’s Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme of Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 7-13, 2018, is “LOOK. LISTEN. LEARN. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” The theme focuses on three fundamental actions people can ...
Read More »End Polio Now! Progress
Overall, since the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) was launched, the number of cases has fallen over 99%, an amazing improvement over 30 years. In 1994, the WHO Region of the Americas was certified polio-free, followed by the WHO Western Pacific Region in 2000 and the WHO European Region in June 2007. On 27 March 2014, the WHO South-East Asia Region ...
Read More »BARSTEAD, Jackie
Surrounded by love, in her home on Thursday October 4, 2018 in her 71st year. Precious mother to Shona (Tim), Lisa (Lloyd), ‘Freddy Bear’ and the late David. Auntie Momma to Jamie (Sherri), Dawn (Bob) and Mikayla. Proud grandma to Jessica (D.J.), Taylor (Stephen), Ashley, Jake, Danny and Dakota, Stephanie (Tyler), Stacey and the late Shawn. Great grandma to Mason, ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – October 6
Weather – Periods of rain ending this afternoon then cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 9. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Low zero. Marine Weather – Wind southeast 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest 15 this morning then veering to north 15 early ...
Read More »Dumpster Diving for Recyclables
This was posted on social media this morning… Municipal staff found objects in the garbage bins at the MMCC that could be recycled. A transmission, brakes, T.V.’s….. If not found this could of caused serious damage which costs everyone. Please help our community remain safe and clean. If you need information on disposal call the Municipal offices and we ...
Read More »Tom Savage Is Coming To Wawa
Canadian musician Tom Savage is stopping in Wawa on his Western Canadian Tour this weekend. This very talented musician has played to audiences across Canada many times over the last few years and has stopped in Wawa each time he passes to the delight of many fans. His style is uniquely his own, ranging from country to pop to folk ...
Read More »Parade D’Épouvantails
Le 22 septembre dernier, l’École élémentaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) a participé à la parade des épouvantails organisée par Mme Carole Beaulieu-Pitre de la ferme Flying Geese. Pendant plusieurs cours d’art, les élèves de la 5e et 6eannée, dirigés par leur enseignante Mme Josée D. Gauthier, ont fabriqué des épouvantails à partir de matériaux recyclés. La créativité était à l’honneur! « Les ...
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