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Between the Covers – August 9

New Books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are; “The Parrot and the Igloo” by David Lipsky, “Circle of Death” by James Patterson and Brian Sitts, “Queen of Exiles” by Vanessa Riley and “Flags On the Bayou” by James Lee Burke.. En Français, nous avons “Les Cent Ans avec Lenni et Margot” par Marianne Cronin. New Movies on the Shelf ...

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Morning News – August 9

Aug 9, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 22. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear early this evening then partly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers overnight. Risk of ...

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Scott Cook & Pamela Mae – Folksingers to Play Rock Island August 9

Scott and Pamela are folksingers from Edmonton who will be playing at Rock Island tomorrow night, August 9th. Scott explained that they have been traveling pretty steadily in our campervan Roadetta since the start of 2022, been through 42 states and 7 provinces, but that’ll be their first stop in Wawa, and they are pretty excited about it. They were ...

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Morning News – August 8

Aug 8, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 24. Humidex 29. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then 30 percent chance of showers overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Low 13. Forest Fire ...

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Hwy 17 (White River to Marathon) OPEN

Aug 7, 2023 at 22:19 Highway 17 is now open. ON511 is no longer showing it closed. Aug 7, 2023 at 20:40 Hwy 17 is now open one lane from White River to Marathon. Near Hemlo at distance marker 862, the westbound lane is closed due to a collision. Traffic control is in place. Please use caution in the area. ...

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Nipigon OPP – Investigation continues into theft of vehicles

On the 4th and 5th of August, 2023, officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received 2 reports of thefts of motor vehicles from an industrial site in Nipigon Township. It was determined on these dates persons attended the property and removed 3 vehicles, a trailer and brush/tree clearing equipment. Damage was also caused to other ...

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Morning News – August 7

Aug 7, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 25. Humidex 27. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Low 14. Forest Fire Update: There are 42 active ...

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LSPP – Magnificent Moose Magnified & Night at the Museum

Saturday, August 5th Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: MAGNIFICENT MOOSE MAGNIFIED – These massive mammals have mastered the challenges that come with living along the cold and rugged shores of Lake Superior. Join Kelly to learn about the impressive adaptations of moose that allow them to thrive in the face of ...

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Morning News – August 5

Aug 5, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 12. Forest Fire Update: There are 34 (34 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 2 fires are not under control, 5 are under control and 27 fires are being observed. Wawa ...

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Ladies Night Golf – August 2

102 Players 1st FLIGHT: 1st : Rachael Korytko-Amos, Meghan Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko – 38 2nd : Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Guylaine Domich – 38 3rd : Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Guylaine Domich – 40 2nd FLIGHT: 1st : Jen Lamontagne, Sharon Campbell, Spare – 42 2nd : Ashley Coombs, Jerika Lord, Chantel Turcotte – 42 3rd : Luan Buckell, Lynne ...

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LSPP Happenings – August 4

Aug 4, 2023 at 08:00 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM   CULTURAL CONVERSATION: ANISHINAABE MEDICINE WHEEL TEACHINGS – The medicine wheel is a vital symbol containing many teachings and cycles that the Ojibwe-Anishinaabeg live by. From the four sacred medicines, seasons, and directions, join Zane to learn about the many teachings found within this powerful symbol. Drop-in: 2:00 PM – ...

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Morning News – August 4

Aug 4, 2023 at 07:57 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. High 24. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 9. Forest Fire Update: There are 34 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 1 is not under control, 1 is being held, 6 are under control and 26 ...

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SE OPP Hornepayne – Spousal Assault Charges Laid

A verbal dispute has resulted in a criminal charge for one individual. On August 2, 2023, shortly before 5:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute near Front Street in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old person, from Hornepayne, was arrested and charged ...

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Have you seen William ‘Jim’ Laforge? UPDATED

Aug 3, 2023 at 13:00 Jim has been located safe and sound. Aug 2, 2023 at 11:15   July 31, 2023   Jul 30, 2023 at 16:58 Have you seen Jim? Jim was last seen by his parents in Wawa several days ago. His absence has been reported to Superior East OPP Wawa. Jim left his phone, glasses, and truck ...

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