Local & Area News

8:00 PM EST Sunday 19 November 2017 Snow squall warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls are expected. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate. Snow squalls are developing ...

3:45 PM EST Sunday 19 November 2017 Snow squall watch in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow, and snow will quickly accumulate. Snow squalls will likely form to ...

Nov 18, 2017 @ 08:07   On November 9, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) visited Sudbury for a regional electricity forum, which was focused on exploring ways to better manage energy use and how to participate in the sector to support the growth, resiliency, and vibrancy of communities in the Northeast.   Electricity planning and delivery have dramatically changed ...

Nov 18, 2017 @ 08:04 Madeleine slipped the bonds of earth November 13, 2017 in Abbotsford, BC.  Beloved wife of David, her best friend/partner/husband for 40 years. Born in Wawa 1940, she was a daughter of Hilda and Neil Morrison, dear sister of  John Morrison (Kaireen) and cousin of Hector (Wilma), Holly and Rod (Donna) Morrison. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or ...

Nov 18, 2017 @ 05:43 Weather – Today will be mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this afternoon. High plus 1. Tonight is expected to be mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind north 20 km/h. Low minus 10. Marine – Strong wind warning in effect.Wind variable 10 knots increasing to ...

Nov 17, 2017 @ 16:48 After many years of coping with Chronic COPD (Chronic bronchitis/emphysema), Carol Peters is seeing some light. In mid-October, she was approved for a lung transplant to be performed in Toronto. This is great news for Carol and her family, but it brings a whole new set of worries and problems to deal with. Carol has ...

Friday, November 17 7:00 p.m. Moose Two vs Camo Monkeys 8:00 p.m. Moose on the Loose vs One Period Away 9:00 p.m. Stick Figures vs Zeor Pucks Given 10:00 p.m. Loafers 2.0 vs Goal Diggers Saturday, November 18 9:00 a.m. Moose on the Loose vs Loafers 2.0 10:00 a.m. Moose Two vs Stick Figures 11:00 a.m. Goal Diggers vs One ...

Nov 17, 2017 @ 13:57   Les élèves de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) remercient les Services aux familles d’Algoma et le Programme de bonne nutrition des élèves de l’Ontario. Grâce à leur appui, les élèves profitent de déjeuners santé et de collations saines. On découvre de nouveaux aliments et on déguste des déjeuners équilibrés, car le petit déjeuner est important pour ...

Nov 17, 2017 @ 13:57   Students from École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) would like to thank the Algoma Family Services and the Student Nutrition Program of Ontario for their support. Funding from these two organizations provide students with access to a healthy breakfast and snacks. Students have the opportunity to discover new foods and enjoy a wholesome breakfast which is important ...

Nov 17, 2017 @ 13:45   Bold Ventures Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of a letter of intent giving Bold the option to acquire a 100% interest in the Stover Gold Property. The property is located approximately 85 km northeast of Wawa, Ontario on the Trans-Canada Highway and is road accessible. The property consists of 28 staked claims ...

Nov 17, 2017 @ 08:32 Alamos Gold Inc. and Richmont Mines Inc. are pleased to announce that shareholders of both companies have overwhelmingly voted in favour of the plan of arrangement at their respective special meetings of shareholders. The Transaction, whereby Alamos will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Richmont, was approved by 98.46% of votes cast ...

Nov 17, 2017 @ 08:05 The By Hand Festival is an opportunity for crafters to showcase their talent.  Many local favourites will be back again this year as well as several new ones.  There will be 25 exhibitors to tempt you with their wares.  You will find sewing, preserves, pottery, knitting, crocheting, scrollwork, woodwork, signs, baking, books, painting, carvings, and ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 2 2 TERRIS, Tom 1 2 2 BOYD, Katherine 3 1 2 HALL, Jennifer 3 1 2 HOFFMANN, Jim 3 1 2 SPENCER, Reg 3 1 2 McCOY, Joe 7 0 2 SZEKELY, Marc 7 0 2 Schedule for Thursday – November 23, 2017 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 Szekely ...

Nov 17, 2017 @ 07:35 Weather – Today will be Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning early this morning except periods of rain along the lakeshore late this afternoon. Amount 5 cm. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High plus 1. Tonight, periods of snow except periods of rain along the lakeshore. Fog patches developing this evening. ...

Passed away peacefully with her son Peter, by her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter Glutek. Loving and cherished mother of Maryanne Mitrikas (Eric), Peter Glutek and Michael Glutek (Allison). Grandmother of Katie, Jessica, Jamie and Mitch. Dear sister of Mary, Mike ...