On July 30, 2017 at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were notified of found human remains. The Superior East OPP began an investigation under the direction of Inspector Rob Matthews with the assistance of the Sault Ste. Marie OPP Forensic Identification Service, Sault Ste. Marie Crime Unit, members of the Emergency ...
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Impaired Driver Charged in Motorcyclist’s Death
On Monday, July 31, 2017 at approximately 10:39pm, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as well as Superior North Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Gorham Fire Department responded to a two vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a truck. The collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 589 and Kam Current Road in Gorham ...
Read More »Successful Fundraising means new CT Scanner for Sault Area Hospital
Over ten years ago, the Sault Area Hospital (SAH) installed two CT Scanners in their Diagnostic Imaging Department. In early 2015, it was known that one would have to be replaced. Yesterday, with successful fundraising, it was announced that a new CT Scanner will be installed later this year. The SAH performs over 20,000 CT scans, providing information to help ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – August 1
Weather – Increasing cloudiness. 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 8 or very high. Lake Superior – Strong wind warning in effect.Wind southwest 15 knots diminishing to light this afternoon then increasing to north 20 this evening. News Tidbits – Chapleau’s Emma Morrison who was recently crowned ...
Read More »UPDATE – Dubreuilville & area – 911 Landline calls do not work! Use cellular 911
Bell advises that 911 service for landlines has been restored The OPP are advising residents of Dubreuilville and surrounding areas that 911 dialed from landlines will not work. If you have an emergency you must use cellular 911 until further notice. Bell is working on the issue and have not provided a timeline for repair.
Read More »SE OPP Wawa investigate human remains
On July 30, 2017 at approximately 5:00 p.m., members from the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were notified of found human remains. Currently Superior East OPP along with the Sault Ste. Marie OPP Forensic Identification Service and Sault Ste. Marie Crime Unit are investigating the matter. There are no further details at this time as the ...
Read More »Death of Boater on Grassy Narrows Lake
Jul 30, 2017 @ 22:36 Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating the death of a boater on Grassy Narrows Lake. On Saturday, July 29, 2017, Treaty Three Police Service notified the OPP of a missing man on Grassy Narrows Lake. Police were advised that four individuals had overturned a boat and fallen ...
Read More »Thunderstorm Watch
Jul 30, 2017 @ 22:35 Severe thunderstorm watch (continues 10:21 p.m.) in effect for: Chapleau – Gogama Kirkland Lake – New Liskeard – Tegagami Timmins – Cochrane Jul 30, 2017 @ 11:22 11:17 AM EDT Sunday 30 July 2017 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville (ended 10:21 p.m.) Chapleau (continues 10:21 p.m.) Missinaibi Lake Gogama (continues 10:21 p.m.) Foleyet Kirkland ...
Read More »SPENCER, Nicole Susan (Nyman)
Passed away tragically as a result of an accident on Friday, July 28, 2017. Beloved wife and best friend of Phillip Spencer. Dear daughter of Edward “Ed” Nyman and the late Georgina “Gina” Nyman. Dear daughter-in-law of Diane and Reginald “Reg” Spencer. Special sister-in-law of Stephen Spencer and Melissa Terris (Tom). Nicole will be lovingly remembered by her many aunts, ...
Read More »Men’s Night Golf – July 27
96 Players 1st FLIGHT: Bernie Erechook, Derek Chapman, Jeff Amos-4 under par 32 2nd FLIGHT: Peter Russ, Tim Lesarge, Vince Gill-3 under par 33 3rdFLIGHT: Zack White, Anders Dereski, Derek Hardy-2 under par 34 4th FLIGHT: Al MacDonald, James Morden, Jeff Lamon-3 under par 33 5th FLIGHT: Kevin Auger, Gilles Cyr, Andre Bedard-2 under par 32 6th FLIGHT: Andy Ilola, ...
Read More »Sunday Morning News – July 30
Jul 30, 2017 @ 09:02 Weather – Sunny this morning and early this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 8 or very high. Lake Superior – Wind variable 10 knots increasing to west 15 this afternoon then diminishing ...
Read More »Saturday Morning News – July 29
It looks like a gorgeous day – Environment Canada says “Sunny. High 21. UV index 8 or very high.” Go and enjoy!
Read More »SE OPP Wawa close Main St. (Toronto & Mission/Broadway) – UPDATE Road Open
Jul 29, 2017 @ 04:02 At 2:33 a.m. OPP advised via Twitter that Main Street has now been reopened. Jul 28, 2017 @ 15:45 Superior East OPP – Wawa Detachment has closed a portion of Main Street (between Toronto Avenue and Mission Road/Broadway Avenue). Officers are on the scene investigating a collision between a bicyclist and motor vehicle. ...
Read More »SE OPP Wawa Investigate Fatality – Bicyclist struck by Motor Vehicle
Jul 28, 2017 @ 22:09 On July 28, 2017 at approximately 3:00 p.m., members from the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), together with Algoma Emergency Services (EMS) responded to a serious collision involving a bicycle and a motor vehicle. The collision took place at the intersection of Main St. and Broadway Ave. in the town of Wawa. ...
Read More »In Memory – Raymond Berthiaume
July 13th, 1935 – July 28th, 2001 July 28th will forever be remembered as the day a piece of my heart went to heaven. Gone but never forgotten, forever in my heart and thoughts. The memories of you and I are forever cherished, the boys enjoy hearing them, a way for them to have a little slice of you even ...
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