Shirley Ruth COLEMAN – Born May 2, 1928 in Atwood, Elma Township, Perth County, daughter of the late Elwin and Vina Ruth (nee Tillman) Thompson, died June 6, 2012 in Wawa, Algoma, age 84, Shirley was predeceased by her loving husband William “Bill” Coleman. She was raised in [Read more]
STUNT DRIVER CHARGED WAWA, ON – June 28, 2012 at 8:00 pm Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Detachment in Wawa were conducting radar patrol on Highway 17 in Lendrum Township. A 1995 Dodge Caravan was recorded driving in excess of 50 kilometres per hour of the posted 90 kilometres per hour [Read more]
STRIKE MINERALS ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT AND TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS TO FINALIZE TORONTO, ON – Strike Minerals Inc. (TSX Venture: STK) (“Strike” or the “Company”) is announcing that it is starting a 2 to 4 week temporary suspension of the [Read more]
Article courtesy WAWA Economic Development Corp. WAWA, ON – Tuesday, June 26, 2012, Molson Coors Canada and the Economic Development Corporation of Wawa held a reception with members of the Rotary Club of Wawa and the Municipality. The event celebrated the hard work of the Wawa community and [Read more]
FRONTCZAK, Apolinary ‘Paul’ – Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday June 25, 2012 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving and supportive father of Krystine Virtanen (Mark) and Paul Frontczak (Louise). Cherished [Read more]
WAWA, ON – June 23, 2012 just before midnight Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Wawa Detachment officers had occasion to speak with 3 youth on Broadway Ave. As a result of this incident a 14-year-old youth was charged with Possession of Cannabis Marihuana, under 30 grams. The remaining [Read more]
Tracked to a Location on White Fish Lake WAWA, ON – Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment was advised by Algoma Power on June 15, 2012 that a hydro smart meter had been stolen from a Bell Canada building in Montreal River, Ontario. The meter was removed on June 14 at [Read more]
CEMENT MIXER STOLEN FROM CEMETARY CHAPLEAU, ON – Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chapleau Detachment received a theft complaint on June 17th, 2012. A cement mixer was reported stolen from the Chapleau Town Cemetery on Highway 129. The mixer is yellow and green in colour, is [Read more]
WAWA, ON – Over the past week the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment has responded to numerous nuisance bear complaints in residential areas. The OPP advise the public: To be cautious when out in the evening and night time hours. That Garbage should be secured inside [Read more]
MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION, ON – June 9, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were advised of an assault that had taken place at a residence on Michipicoten First Nation. As a result of police investigation 45 year old Mervin LEWIS of Michipicoten First [Read more]
LAVOIE, Alma Marie – Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday May 29, 2012 just 16 days before her 97th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Gerard Lavoie. Dear mother of; Jeanette Pike, the late Réal Lavoie (Yvonne), Rita Larush (Sonny), Fern Couvrette (Danny), Leo [Read more]
BRADLEY, Howard W. – Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Thursday May 24, 2012 at the age of 69 years. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Roussain) Bradley. Cherished father of Danny (Helene) and Kelly (Pat Fowler). Loving [Read more]
ROSE, Patricia Anne – Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday May 22, 2012 at the age of 61 years. Beloved wife of Ron Rose for 36 years. Loving mother of Melody Rioux (Steph) and Robb Rose (Jessie). Dear daughter of Bernice and the late [Read more]
DURAND, Cecile – (Formerly of White River and Wawa) — Passed away peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law by her side at the Hornepayne Community Hospital on Tuesday May 15, 2012; Cecile Durand at the age of 87 years. Loving and supportive mother of Brian Bracken (Louise), Catherine [Read more]
Falcons and Stingers set to defend titles. WAWA, ON – The Marathon High School Falcons and Lake Superior High School Stingers are ready to defend their titles once again. The Stingers are chasing their 3rd consecutive while the Falcons are seeking their 7th or 8th. The Marathon squad is also [Read more]
