Local & Area News

Apr 25, 2018 @ 10:45 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 705-856-2926 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS – Thurs. 1 -3 p.m., Roberta requests that an appointment be made. Please call 705-856-2926 ...

Apr 25, 2018 @ 09:26   The 5th Annual Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament on April 19th saw 122 students participate in École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) gymnasium. Even though the gym was packed with tables and students playing – all you could hear was the occasional click as pieces were moved. This tournament was hosted by Wawa’s École Saint-Joseph, and had students from École St-Joseph ...

Apr 25, 2018 @ 08:17 The Wawa Indoor Walking Program ends tomorrow for the season. Walking Coordinator Shelly Duplessis would like to thank all those who came out to walk, and the health service providers for their visits. See you next year! Shelly Duplessis

Apr 25, 2018 @ 07:55 Tbaytel was pleased to release Investing in our Neighbourhood, the company’s 2017 report to the community at its annual general meeting held last evening at Thunder Bay City Hall. The report focuses on several of Tbaytel’s key accomplishments from throughout 2017, as well as the company’s strategic direction and key financial information. Tbaytel contributed $17.375 ...

Apr 25, 2018 @ 07:39 Weather – Clearing this morning. High 7. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight the temperature will drop to -5C with a few clouds. News Tidbits – MHS is holding their Parent Teacher night tonight. This is Pitch-In Week, if you are out getting your steps in for the ‘Goose to Moose’ bring a bag along ...

Apr 24, 2018 @ 19:40 Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. is pleased to provide the results from the initial underground drilling of the Kiena Deep A Zone completed from the exploration ramp development at its 100% owned Kiena Mine Complex, in Val d’Or, Quebec. Development of the Kiena Deep exploration ramp at the 1000 metre level commenced early August 2017 and ...

Apr 24, 2018 @ 07:20 Weather – Increasing cloudiness with a 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 8. UV index 7 or high. News Tidbits – Alek Minassian, the suspect in yesterday’s deadly van attack that killed 10 and injured 15, is scheduled to appear in court this morning in Toronto. Doug Ford’s trip ...

  On Friday April 20, 2018 at approximately 9:27 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (White River) Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 in the Township of White River for a traffic violation. Investigation revealed that the male driver was disqualified from driving. As a result Donald Brandon Curtis WHALEN (22) of Marathon, Ontario ...

Apr 23, 2018 @ 08:31 One of the things I love about Canadians in general is our ability to look in the collective mirror when we need to have a good laugh. That’s why shows such as Air Farce, This Hour has 22 Minutes and The Rick Mercer Report are so incredibly popular and have been on the air for ...

Weather – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 12. UV index 9 or very high. News Tidbits – With the warmer temperatures, the snow is melting quickly. It’s time to think about gardening! The EDC is holding a workshop tonight about composting in the Cornell Room tonight.

Weather – Sunny. High 12. UV index 7 or high. News Tidbits – Today is Earth Day, and Escalade is holding a Clothing Swap from 11 – 2! Rusty McCarthy is launching his new double cd at the Lakeview tonight!

Apr 20, 2018 @ 08:05   White River Forest Products (WRFP) is pleased to announce that it has received $1.9M in funding from the provincial government through the Ontario’s Jobs and Prosperity Fund. “We’re happy to be one of the first company to receive monies from this fund,” said Frank Dottori, President and CEO of WRFP. “The upgrades we’re making ...

Apr 20, 2018 @ 07:53 Weather – Although it is bright and sunny, be careful driving and walking. The warm weather yesterday and cold temperatures last night have glazed many surfaces.  Today we will see a high of 8C, and a low of -3 overnight. According to Ontario511 “It’s finally Spring! West Region road condition reporting has ended for the ...

Apr 19, 2018 @ 12:25   FIRST “A” EVENT Ken GRAHAM Soo SECOND “A” EVENT Dave TRUDEAU Soo THIRD “A” EVENT Chris GILBOTA / Dennis LETHBRIDGE Soo   FIRST “B” EVENT Mark LESCHISHIN Wawa SECOND “B” EVENT Scott SEABROOK Soo THIRD “B” EVENT Brian CULHANE Kirkland L./Wawa/Soo   FIRST “C” EVENT Tom TERRIS Wawa SECOND “C” EVENT Carl PUNKARI Soo ...

Apr 19, 2018 @ 09:40   Students in Wawa’s École secondaire Saint-Joseph’s transportation technology and fabrication technology courses, along with their teacher, Mr. James Stewart, took part in Collège Boréal’s Challenge optimal des métiers, innovations et technologies (COMIT). During this challenge, held on March 6, students were able to apply their theoretical and practical knowledge in automotive mechanics and welding. ...