Local & Area News

Dec 13, 2017 @ 07:56 As you read this, I’m on my way to the Soo with a dog needing a tooth removed. So I’ve attached the links to the normal information that I usually have ready for you to read. I am hoping for good roads, no road closures, and no excitement for the day! Weather – Environment Canada ...

June 25, 1944 – December 9, 2017   Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife, best friend & constant companion of 50 years to Grant Southwell of Wooler and mother to Andrew Southwell (Holly) of Orillia, Shannon Seath (Alex) of Codrington and Meghan Groves (Adam) of Bethany. Proud grandma ...

Dec 12, 2017 @ 13:14   On Saturday, December 9th, Santa made his way to Wawa’s Bargain Shop via the Wawa Fire Department’s Fire Truck #2. Helped down by WFF Ray Renaud, Santa joined all the kids inside who were lined up and waiting for him.   Once seated in his sleigh, Santa was helped by two elves (right) who took ...

Dec 12, 2017 @ 09:01 Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 5 5 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 4 5 MOORE, Bruce 3 3 6 McCOY, Joe 4 2 5 YOUNG, Paul 4 2 5 DERESKI, Louis 6 2 6 ECOLE ST. JOSEPH 6 2 6 GAMES SCHEDULE – December 18, 2017 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 Terris ...

Dec 12, 2017 @ 08:06 It’a a real love/hate relationship! I love to see the grader, the snow plow out clearing the roads. And… I really hate my plugged up driveway. A big thanks to our Municipal employees who work through the snowstorms and all hours to keep our roads clear! A thank you as well to those who work ...

Dec 12, 2017 @ 07:55 Weather – Mainly sunny. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early in the morning. High minus 18. Wind chill minus 30. Tonight will be partly cloudy with wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 26. Wind chill minus 30. Roads 2017-12-12 – early morning report 101 Timmins to Highway 144 snow covered ...

  Superior East OPP – Wawa Detachment advise that Hwy 17 between Hwy 563 and Wawa was reopened at 0255.

Dec 11, 2017 @ 21:07 Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have issued a press release stating that Hwy 17 is closed between Hwy 563 (Batchawana Bay) and Wawa. The highway has been closed due to deteriorating weather conditions

Dec 11, 2017 @ 20:21 On Thursday, December 7th, the Honourable Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Kathryn McGarry announced that they would be acting to preserve the Lake Superior caribou by moving caribou to the Slate Islands. The Minister’s decision to preserve the last caribou of Lake Superior came after extensive lobbying efforts by Michipicoten First Nation. In a ...

Dec 11, 2017 @ 10:53   This photo of the beautiful moon and Canadian flag was taken just outside of Michipicoten High School.    

Dec 11, 2017 @ 07:54 Weather – Cloudy. Snow beginning this morning. Amount 5 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 27 this morning. Tonight will see periods of snow ending late this evening then partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 25. Wind chill minus 33. Roads – 2017-12-11 – early morning ...

Dec 10, 2017 @ 13:41 As posted on Facebook – Congrats to Andre and Jocelyne Bedard on winning the $1000 early bird winner of the Wawa Fire Dept Annual Cash Draw, thank you for your support !!! ( Tkt # 2786 )

Dec 10, 2017 @ 13:11 The Board of Trustees of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) has approved the appointment of Bill Murphy to the Board. Mr. Murphy, who served on the Board from 2011 to 2014, was approached to replace Laurie Aceti who announced her resignation last month. He accepted the appointment. “I was pleasantly surprised when approached ...

Dec 10, 2017 @ 12:40 On Thursday December 7, 2017 at approximately 4:10 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a Wawa residence regarding an unwanted male person. At the scene investigation revealed that the male was in breach of a recognizance. As a result a 28 years old Wawa, Ontario male was ...

On Monday December 4, 2017 at approximately 6:00 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment had occasion to observe a male and a female together at a Chapleau business. Further investigation revealed that the male was in breach of a recognizance. As a result a 36 years old Chapleau, Ontario male was arrested and charged ...