Local & Area News

Dec 17, 2017 @ 14:19 April 26, 1930 – December 7, 2017 Peacefully passed away with family by his side at Maple View Extendicare on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Nan for 56 years. Much loved father of Peter and Lisa Jane. Proud Grandpa of Brian, Adrian, Chris and Branden. Special Uncle “Grump” ...

Dec 17, 2017 @ 08:45 Dans un esprit de fête familiale,  les élèves de la 7e et 8e année de l’École Saint-Joseph de Wawa, accompagnés de leur enseignante, Mme Emilie Welsh, de Mme Lucille Vachon-Case, directrice, de Mme Isabella Impératori, enseignante et de M. Brandon Vachon-Case, enseignant, se sont rendus à l’hôpital Lady Dunn pour une visite mémorable avec nos ...

Dec 15, 2017 @ 18:02       There are so many homes decorated. I had an accomplice drive around yesterday evening while I shot photographs of more than 344 homes. 344+ homes are decorated, that is amazing! Take a couple of minutes and watch the video of homes, and then go for a drive yourself.   There is no ...

Dec 15, 2017 @ 16:08 The Lady Dunn Health Centre is proud to announce that it has achieved “Accreditation with Commendation” from Accreditation Canada.   Accredited with Commendation is “for organizations that go beyond the requirements of Accreditation Canada and are commended for their commitment to quality improvement.”  The decision follows a recent on site assessment completed in early November 2017 as ...

Dec 15, 2017 @ 16:03 Dr. Josée Thériault, a Sudbury Internist-Intensivist, is the new Critical Care Clinical Lead for the North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN).   In this part-time position, Dr. Thériault will support the implementation of the provincial Critical Care Strategy — which is designed to improve access, quality and system integration — working closely with ...

5:41 AM EST Friday 15 December 2017 Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Another Alberta Clipper will sail southeastward across the Great lakes today, bringing flurries and perhaps a brief snow squall or two with it. While snowfall amounts will likely be limited to the ...

Dec 15, 2017 @ 08:19   Ontario511 has tweeted: HWY17 WB at Batchawana, lane and WB Shoulder are blocked due to a collision.

Dec 15, 2017 @ 06:0   OPP Communications for the Northeast Region has tweeted: COLLISION: #Hwy17 110km W of #SaultSteMarie – 2 Tractor trailers partially blocking highway. There are no other details available at this time.

Schedule of Events! Thursday, December 14th  Wawa Motor Inn (2 – 4 p.m.) – FREE Hot Chocolate & Tea   Saturday, December 16 Downtown Door Crashers 7 – 8 p.m. Bus Tours (Leave from MMCC) 8 p.m. Hot Chocolate at the MMCC with Mayor Rody 8:30 p.m. Lighting of the Christmas Tree at the MMCC   Festival of Lights Route

March 16th, 1925 – December 10th, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Brigitte Wolfe. On Sunday, December 10th, 2017, Brigitte passed away at St-Joseph General Hospital in Elliot Lake, Ontario.   Brigitte is the daughter of the late Anthony and Lydia Laude. Wife to the late Helmut ...

Dec 14, 2017 @ 10:36   LCBO is delighted to announce the winning bag design for the annual Think of Me bag campaign, which raises awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. Beating out tens of thousands of submissions, the powerful design from Wawa eighth-grader Jazmyn Maki will be printed on 60,000 bags and distributed at LCBO stores across the ...

Dec 14, 2017 @ 10:29   The Kindergarten students at Sir James Dunn have been very interested in police officers lately so their teacher Mrs. Bernath invited the OPP to visit their classroom.  The focus of the visit was to let the little ones know that while officers do arrest people and put them in jail, that is not the ...

Dec 14, 2017 @ 10:24 It has been a long standing tradition for Sir James Dunn School staff and students to honor the veterans during a Remembrance Day service held in the gymnasium.  This past November 10th, the ceremony was started off by a very moving presentation by Mr. Poldmaa, the principal.  He spoke to the audience about his family’s ...

Dec 14, 2017 @ 09:13 On Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at approximately 8:40 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (White River) Detachment responded to a White River address regarding a report of a dispute between a man and a woman. At the scene, the investigation revealed that a physical altercation had taken place. As a result, ...

Dec 14, 2017 @ 08:56   Throughout the winter, there is the opportunity for people to go walking in the halls of MHS. Once a month, you can have your blood pressure checked, and your blood sugar checked.