Author Archives: Brenda Stockton

East Algoma OPP – Wanted Person from Ottawa arrested in Elliot Lake

On May 31, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person at a residence on Colwill Drive. Police were called in relation to a family dispute regarding a person threatening others after a verbal argument. Once on scene, it was learned that the person was breaching prior release conditions and had numerous warrants ...

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Tuesday Morning News – June 3

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this morning. Showers beginning this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm early this morning. Hazy early this morning. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 20. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Showers. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Low 12. Wednesday ...

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Monday Morning News – June 2

Weather: Today – Sunny. Hazy. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 21. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Clear this evening and after midnight then partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers overnight. Hazy this evening. Low 14. Tuesday – Showers. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late in the morning. High 20. UV index 3 or ...

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Saturday Morning News – May 31

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 16. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low +2 with patchy frost. Sunday – Sunny. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 late in the morning ...

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Hwy 631 (Hornepayne to Jct 631/Hwy11) OPEN

May 30, 2025 at 23:15 The highway has been reopened. May 30, 2025 at 11:05 ON511 is advising that emergency roadwork on Hwy 631 has required the closure of the highway. The highway has been closed from Hornepayne to the Junction of Hwy 631 and Hwy 11. Wawa-news has been told that a culvert has collapsed, and needs to be ...

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Friday Morning News – May 30

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers this morning. Clearing near noon. Local smoke early this morning. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low +5. Saturday – Sunny. High 15. ...

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Special Air Quality Statement

Wildfire smoke is expected to affect the area today and possibly into Saturday for some locations (see map at right from Environment Canada. Forest fire danger ratings are currently high or extreme with restrictions in place. These conditions are expected to persist into the weekend. As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor ...

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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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