Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

Warm Weather creates ponding on highways

Jan 27, 2018 @ 04:50   The warm temperatures has been enjoyed by all. However, motorists and pedestrians have to watch out for ponding along roadways. Ponding occurs where there is insufficient drainage of water. Because all the meltwater must go somewhere, it usually does so on roadways.   This photo was taken at Northern Lights Ford about 10 p.m. ...

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Marathon OPP Charge Impaired Woman with Care or Control

Jan 26, 2018 @ 10:30 On January 25, 2018 at approximately 5:20 p.m. officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon detachment received a report regarding a possible impaired driver in the town of Marathon area. Officers patrolled the area and located the vehicle in a parking lot of a local business. When officers approached the vehicle they found it ...

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Friday Morning News – January 26

Weather Today Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries this morning with risk of freezing drizzle. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High plus 2. Tonight Cloudy. A few rain showers or flurries beginning this evening. Fog patches developing after midnight. Wind southwest 30 km/h. Low plus 1. Roads 2018-01-26 – early morning report 101 Timmins ...

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Algoma Public Health celebrates 50 years of service this year

Jan 25, 2018 @ 10:38 In November of 1968, Algoma Health Unit (now Algoma Public Health) was established as an official public health agency in Ontario. First providing service in Sault Ste. Marie and immediate area, it grew with the addition of townships north and east, Elliot Lake joined in 1978. Today Algoma Public Health main office in Sault Ste. ...

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Patrick Brown resigns

Jan 25, 2018 @ 06:22 Patrick Brown has resigned as Ontario PC Leader: “These allegations are false and have been difficult to hear. “However, defeating Kathleen Wynne in 2018 is more important than one individual. “For this reason, after consulting with caucus, friends and family I have decided to step down as Leader of the Ontario PC Party. I will ...

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From the Branch – January 24

Jan 24, 2018 @ 08:35 Those first weeks of January went by fast, and I guess a lot faster than our veterans did in 1945 when they were waiting and getting ready for the big push a few weeks later. But in the meantime, it was just patrolling the south shore of the Waal river and reinforcing the troops at ...

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Wednesday Morning News – January 24

Weather Today Increasing cloudiness. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 11. Wind chill minus 33 this morning. Tonight Cloudy. Flurries beginning near midnight. Local amount 2 cm. Low minus 17. Roads 2018-01-24 – morning report 101 Timmins to Highway 144 partly snow packed 2018-01-24 8:21 101 Highway 144 to Shawmere River partly snow covered with partly snow packed sections. ...

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Happenings at First United Church – January 24

Jan 24, 2018 @ 08:17 The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926, CHURCH OFFICE HOURS – Thurs. 1 -3 p.m. Roberta requests that an appointment be made. Please call 705-856-2926 and ...

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OPP – No Ice is ‘Safe Ice”

Jan 23, 2018 @ 15:54 Snowmobile Safety Week runs January 20-28, 2018. The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snowmobilers to ride safely for an enjoyable winter season. Snowmobiling is one of the joys of a Canadian winter. But, not taking the necessary precautions can quickly result in tragedy.   No ice is “safe ice“. Underlying water currents or air pockets ...

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Minor Traffic Delays expected this morning at Old Woman Bay Hill

Jan 23, 2018 @ 08:12 Late last night a southbound transport failed to navigate the bottom curve of the Old Woman Hill, jackknifed and landed in the ditch (lake side). There were no injuries in this event, but there was massive damage to the cab. In the photograph you can see that the cab appears to be off the tractor ...

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Tuesday Morning News – January 23

Jan 23, 2018 @ 07:50 Weather Today Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High minus 16. Wind chill minus 32. Tonight A few clouds. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low minus 24. Wind chill minus 32.   Roads 2018-01-23 – early morning ...

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Monday Morning News – January 22

  Jan 22, 2018 @ 07:58 Weather Today Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High minus 9. Wind chill minus 27 this morning. Tonight Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 21. Wind chill minus 30.   Roads 101 Timmins to Highway ...

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