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Men’s High Single – Dave Casavant ( 318 ) Women’s High Single – Mary Ellen Douchamie ( 283 ) Men’s High Triple – Dominique Casavant ( 709 ) Women’s High Triple – Mary Ellen Douchamie ( 695 ) Team High Single ( Hdcp’d ) – Wilderness Helicopters Strike Force – ( 1412 ) Team High Triple ( Hdcp’d ) – ...

January 28, 1961 – December 12, 2018 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Andra Allison Leclerc (aka Warrior Woman). As of December 12, 2018 our world is emptier by the departure of one of its brightest lights. Andra leaves behind her devoted husband Tom Firth, loving father Gilles Leclerc (Mona), sister and best friend Kim ...

I know I’m not alone in saying how happy I am that the Holiday Season is upon us. Mind you, with all of the events, activities and Christmas parades which I love to attend each year, I feel extremely fortunate that getting into the holiday spirt usually comes pretty early and easy for me. As well, having to spend so ...

On December 13, 2018, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a sports utility vehicle (SUV) driving aggressively within the town of Wawa, Ontario. Police stopped the SUV on Second Avenue and spoke to the male driver. An odour of an alcoholic beverage could be detected emanating from his breath. As a result of the ...

  The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) has new leadership when it comes to its Board of Trustees.  At the monthly meeting Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Catholic Education Centre in Sault Ste. Marie Lindsay Liske moved into the Chair position and Sandra Turco the Vice-Chair role.  Liske becomes Chair for the second time in his career as ...

Pendant leur cours de citoyenneté, les élèves de l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont eu l’occasion de prendre part à un débat. Avec l’appui de leur enseignante, Mme Annette Lytwenko, les élèves ont fait de la recherche afin d’identifier les effets des jeux vidéo sur les adolescents. Ils ont analysé les aspects culturels, comportementaux, sociaux et académiques pour ensuite en discuter ...

During their Citizenship course, students at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) got to take part in a debate. With the help of their teacher, Ms. Annette Lytwenko, students conducted research in order to identify the effects of video games on teenagers. They analyzed the cultural, behavioural, social and academic impact of video games and then discussed these while approaching the topic ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late this afternoon. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High minus 6. Wind chill near minus 15. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 17. Wind chill minus 12 in the evening and minus 23 overnight. News Tidbits ...

On Monday, January 14, family history buffs are invited to join Lorne as our Ancestor Research for Beginners course resumes from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Tuesday, January 15, we will begin a new Computer Basics course on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Bring your questions on how to use your computer to ...

The Michipicoten Volunteer Firefighters’ Association, St. Joseph French Immersion Catholic School Staff and the Wawa Mustangs Female Hockey Team will be conducting a food drive on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Legion Christmas Hamper Fund. If you will not be home during that time, you may ...

Stats for December 11th Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling League: Team Standings: Tied for first place is Incredi-Bowls and Black Thunder with 24 points Bowler of the week: Nick Veldt with 79 pins over average. TEAM LEADERS: High Series: Mafia 3821 High Single: Incredi-bowls 1338 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS: Men’s Series Flat: Jake Casavant 733 Men’s Single Flat: Jake Casavant 301 Ladies Series ...

An Advent Retreat is planned for Monday, December 17th – Wednesday, December 19th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. each evening. The retreat will be approximately 45 minutes long each evening. All are welcome! Christmas Eve Masses will be at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The 5:00 p.m. is traditionally the Children’s Mass with a dramatization of the Christmas story by the ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 6 6 McCOY, Joe 2 4 5 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 4 6 BUCKELL, Chris 4 3 5 HALL, Dave 5 2 5 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lise 5 2 5 SPENCER, Diane 5 2 5 BOYD, Katherine 8 1 6 HOFFMANN, Jim 9 0 5 Schedule for Thursday – December 20, 2018 Ice 1 Ice 2 ...

  Yesterday evening the Wawa Fire Department was called to a residence on Arnott Street. Flames were visible along the back of the residence. Firefighters worked to extinguish the small blaze which damaged the building. The fumes from the burning siding could be smelt as far away as Queen’s Park.  

Weather – Today will be mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High plus 2. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this evening. Low minus 7. Wind chill minus 5 in the evening and minus 10 overnight. News Tidbits ...