Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

32’nd Annual Blackfly Shoot

  The Michipicoten Rod and Gun Club hosted shooters and guests from across the Algoma region at the 32’nd annual Blackfly Shoot on Sunday.   This friendly competition is held with 5 person teams shooting rimfire and centrefire rifles, handguns and shotguns over a series of challenging targets.  Five teams from Thessalon, St. Joseph Island, Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa ...

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Thursday Morning News – May 29

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. High 20. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness early this evening. 40 percent chance of showers overnight. Low 6. Friday – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers in the morning. Clearing in the afternoon. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 early in the afternoon. High 19. UV index 6 ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – May 27

The forest fire indices have changed and Wawa and Northern Ontario is now in a High Forest Fire Risk. The largest forest fire in the province is Kenora 20, which is now measuring 32,014 hectares in size and is not under control. There are 12 active fires in the Northwest Region. Of these fires, 4 are not under control, 3 are ...

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Wednesday Morning News – May 28

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. High 21 except 16 near Lake Superior. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low +5. Thursday – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny in the morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 20 except 16 near Lake Superior. UV index 7 or high. Thursday evening – ...

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Tuesday Morning News – May 27

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. High 21 except 15 near Lake Superior. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 6. Wednesday – Mainly sunny. High 21 except 16 near Lake Superior. UV index 7 or high. Wednesday Evening – Cloudy. Low 6. News Tidbits: It was fantastic seeing so ...

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Transport Driver Misses Turn, causes problems when backing up

May 26, 2025 at 08:32 In the wee hours of the morning, this transport driver missed the turn for Highway 101. In order to make the turn, the driver had to back up down Mission Road.   Unfortunately, it appears that the driver didn’t turn his wheels to follow the curve and backed the transport straight down lower Broadway Avenue, ...

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ROY, Jean-Guy

Passed away suddenly but peacefully with his family by his side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband of Huguette for 50 years. Loving father of Sandy McKittrick (James), Roger Roy (James Collins) and Yves Roy (Kathy). Proud grandfather of Alexei, Mathieu, Noah and Amélie. Son of ...

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Monday Morning News – May 26

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 15 except 21 inland. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low +3 with risk of frost. Tuesday – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. High 17 except 22 inland. UV index 7 or high. Tuesday Evening – Clear. Low +5. News Tidbits: Sad to ...

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OPP – CDSA Warrant in Elliot Lake Seizes 105g+ of Suspected Cocaine

On May 22, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant in Elliot Lake. Police attended a residence on McKeown Road and seized more than 105 grams of suspected cocaine (estimated street value exceeding $10,500), numerous suspected methamphetamine tablets, cash, packaging materials, digital scales, and cell phones. The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit ...

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Saturday Morning News – May 24

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers. High +12. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Low +5. Sunday – Cloudy. Clearing in the afternoon. High +17. UV index 5 or moderate. Sunday Evening – Cloudy periods. Low +3. News Tibits: It has been a long time coming – but the provincial ...

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Friday Morning News – May 23rd

Weather: Today – Periods of rain ending this morning then cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High +9. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low +3 with risk of frost. Saturday – Cloudy with 30% chance of ...

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SSM OPP – Investigation continues into Goulais Fatal Collision

The Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing their investigation into a fatal collision that occurred in Goulais River. On May 19, 2025, at approximately 6:39 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie OPP responded to a serious single-vehicle collision on Four Seasons Drive. A 31-year-old person from Goulais River was confirmed deceased at the scene, as ...

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Thursday Morning News – May 22nd

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 9. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this evening. Periods of rain beginning this evening. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low plus 4. Friday – Periods of rain. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to ...

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Wednesday Morning News – May 21st

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 50 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 late this afternoon. High +15. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers overnight. Wind northeast 40 km/h gusting to 60 diminishing to 20 gusting to 40 late this evening. Low +4. Thursday – ...

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