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February 16, 1958 – March 5, 2026 Surrounded by the love of her family, Lori passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital. She leaves behind a wide circle of friends who adored her, a family who cherished her, and her constant companion, her beloved Maggie. Lori was born to Bud and Isabel Nelson and raised in Wawa, Ontario, was ...

The Superior East Wawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Perry Lake, east of Wawa.   On March 14, 2026, at approximately 1:00 am, the Superior East OPP responded to a serious, single motorized snow vehicle (MSV) collision on Perry Lake.   The driver of the MSV, a 65-year-old person from ...

Mar 13, 2026 at 14:15   There are no weather warnings issued, but weather conditions are creating poor road condition on the Montreal River Hill. A look at Windy.com shows weather hitting Wawa (soon) and all the way to Sault Ste. Marie, and points east; with more to come. At 11:59 a.m. Hwy 17 was reduced to one lane in ...

It is with deep love and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Marie Louise Brailean on December 26, 2025 at the Richmond Hospital. Born in Bergen Op Zoom, Netherlands; Marie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend. Marie shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Dennis Brailean. Together, they built a home filled with warmth, ...

Interest in growing fruit and vegetables at home is surging amid soaring food prices. And with the start of the growing season on the horizon, now is the time to plan.   According to brand new data from Homestars.com, the reliable way to hire a pro, 48% of Canadian shoppers have considered growing their own fruit or vegetables, due to ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is urging the Province of Ontario to ensure Northern communities are fully engaged as the government moves forward with its plan to consolidate Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities into nine regional organizations. The Province recently announced its intention to introduce amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act that would create a regionalized conservation authority system ...

Our local physician group is working with a very small number of physicians, and we are currently relying on locum (temporary) physician support to help meet clinic needs. Currently, locum coverage is limited and patients will experience very long wait times for appointments, follow- ups, and responses in the coming weeks as resources are stretched thin. Patients will experience delays ...

NEW BOOKS this week are “The Right to Remain” by James Grippando, “Woman Down” by Colleen Hoover, “The Devil’s Daughter” by Danielle Steel and “Such a Clever Girl” by Darby Kane. En Français, nous avons “Delta Zéro” par Martin Michaud. Come in and check it out! STAFF PICK OF THE WEEK: The staff pick of the week is “After Anna” ...

Nous a quitté paisiblement vers un monde meilleur à l’âge de 41 ans, le 2 mars 2026, entourée de sa famille et ses amis, des suites d’un cancer contre lequel elle a mené un combat héroïque. Hélène est née le 18 juillet 1984 à Sault-Ste-Marie. Précédée dans la mort par son père Henri Savoie, elle laisse dans le deuil ses ...

Lovingly and peacefully entered her reward at age 41 on March 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, after a heroic battle with cancer. Hélène was born July 18,1984 in Sault Ste. Marie to Henri (predeceased) and Carole Savoie. She is survived by her beloved children Abiguale, Lionel, Gabriel, Raphaël, and Noëlle; her fiancé Gene, her mother, Carole, her sisters ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is expressing deep concern and growing frustration following another fatal collision on Northern Ontario’s highway system. On March 7, a serious collision near Smooth Rock Falls involving four tractor-trailers and a passenger vehicle claimed the life of a Kapuskasing resident, marking the tenth highway fatality this winter on Northern highways. FONOM extends its ...

Peacefully, at the age of 94 with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, after many years of living and struggling with dementia. Carmelle was the beloved wife of the late Bill Kuyek and loving mother to Marcy (Bill Gillespie), Tim, Doreen (Heikki Pulkkinen), and Cindy (Harvey West) (late Ken Lamon). Cherished Grandma to Len, Wendy, Thomas, ...

Mar 4, 2026 at 16:22 Yellow Advisory – Freezing Drizzle 4:02 PM EST Wednesday 4 March 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Areas of freezing drizzle are expected. Freezing drizzle is expected to continue this afternoon and evening. Roads, walkways, and other surfaces will likely become icy and slippery. Be very careful if walking or driving. Mar 4, 2026 ...

Mar 4, 2026 at 16:22 Yellow Advisory – Freezing Drizzle 4:02 PM EST Wednesday 4 March 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Areas of freezing drizzle are expected. Freezing drizzle is expected to continue this afternoon and evening. Roads, walkways, and other surfaces will likely become icy and slippery. Be very careful if walking or driving. Mar 4, 2026 ...

Lenten practices can set this season apart from our normal routine. For some, this has been a time to address bad habits or start a new good habit. However, focusing in on our habits, especially those we are not proud of, can blur our understanding about why God Loves us and why Jesus came. God loves us absolutely and unconditionally, ...