Local & Area News

Wednesday Morning News – February 19

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa ParkToday – Periods of light snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -12. Wind chill -22 this morning and -15 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of light snow ending after midnight then mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -18. Wind chill -16 this evening ...

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The 33rd Annual Wawa Ice Fishing Derby Is Happening!

Get ready to support this year’s derby and be a part of an event that has brought the community together for over three decades! While we’ve faced some financial hurdles this year, we’re excited to keep the derby alive and thriving with your support. Though we won’t have Registration and Early Bird prizes this year, we are working hard to ...

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Local Environment and Conservation Groups Send Survey to Provincial Election Candidates in Algoma-Manitoulin & SSM

Where do Algoma-Manitoulin and Sault Ste. Marie provincial election candidates and their parties stand on environmental issues? A coalition of Algoma and Sault Ste. Marie environmental and conservation groups have released a survey that has been sent to candidates in the ridings of Algoma-Manitoulin and Sault Ste. Marie. The coalition includes Sault Climate Hub, Sault Naturalists, The Kensington Conservancy and ...

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Tuesday Morning News – February 18

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – Periods of light snow. Amount 2 cm. Wind becoming north 20 km/h early this morning. High -16. Wind chill -33 this morning and -22 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of light snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -22. Wind chill -21 this evening and ...

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Lady Dunn LTC – Happy Valentine’s Day

Long Term Care Residents at the Lady Dunn Health Centre made centre pieces to decorate their tables for Valentine’s Day. The LDHC Foundation provided the flowers and Matt Trudeau helped with their designs. Generous hearts at work!

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Ladies Curling Standings – February 15

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 11 13 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 11 13 SWITZER, Anya 1 11 13 TAVELLA, Debbie 4 9 12 AMOS, Tracy 5 7 13 MATHIAS, Danette 5 7 12 SPENCER, Diane 5 7 13 CHIUPKA, Lorna 8 6 13 BONITZKE, Wendy 9 5 12 PARSONS, Rochelle 9 5 13 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 11 4 12 SZEKELY, Annik ...

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Mixed Curling Standings – February 15

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 10 11 BUCKELL, Chris 2 9 11 FAHRER, Tom 3 7 10 McCoy, Joe 3 7 10 GLOVER, Justine 5 5 12 HALL, Dave 5 5 11 SWITZER, Terry 5 5 10 LESCHISHIN, Barb 8 4 10 RAINVILLE, Heather 8 4 10 STOYCHOFF, Peter 8 4 9 DUGGAN, Sarah 11 3 11 TREMBLAY, ...

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Monday Morning News – February 17

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Periods of light snow ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High -16. Wind chill -32 this morning and -22 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Periods of light snow beginning overnight. Wind ...

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Saturday at the Carnival

Be sure to start your carnival day off right with a great breakfast! Rotarians and volunteers are busy right now making pancakes and sausage for breakfast at the MMCC. Bring the family, enjoy a cup of coffee (tea if you must) and a plate of pancakes and sausage and help support the Rotary Club of Wawa, who in turn support ...

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Saturday Morning News – Feb 15

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Snow ending early this afternoon then mainly cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. Local amount 5 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near -7. Wind chill -10 this morning and -17 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 ...

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Northern Ontario Leaders’ Debate is this afternoon

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is hosting the Northern Ontario Leaders’ Debate, which will bring together the leaders of Ontario’s four main political parties to discuss issues of regional importance at 1 p.m. today. CBC’s Markus Schwabe will be the moderator. For those of us who cannot travel to see the debate at Canadore College’s G-Wing Theatre in ...

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Wawa Winter Carnival – Begins Today

Start your Wawa Winter Carnival by putting the final touches on your snow sculpture (deadline is today), and then warm up with a bowl of chili, your choice of Regular or Vegetarian Chili at the Wawa Goose Seniors’ Centre from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. If you decide to grab a bowl as takeout – that would make a lovely treat ...

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Voyageur Hiking Trail Map Demonstration

Do you use the Voyageur Hiking Trail, but aren’t familiar with the trail maps? You may wish to attend this free online demonstration session taking place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Did you know that these maps are available on the web, on a smartphone and in printable format? The maps are updated frequently so hikers have all ...

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Succession Planning: A Critical Priority for Every Organization

Succession planning isn’t just for senior leadership—it’s essential at all levels. With 26% of Algoma’s population in or nearing retirement and evolving workplace dynamics due to organizational restructuring, many companies are facing significant talent and knowledge gaps. As organizations navigate these changes, having a solid succession plan in place is key to ensuring a smooth transition and continued success. Now ...

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Friday Morning News – February 14

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this morning. Flurries beginning near noon. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High -9. Wind chill -29 this morning and -17 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow. Amount 5 ...

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