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On December 11, 2024, at approximately 1:55 a.m., the Superior East Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 101, Chewit Township, East of Chapleau.   The OPP arrived a short time later and while speaking to the driver police determined the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was transported ...

On December 12, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., two people attempted to use false identification (ID) at a local business in the Town of Chapleau. The couple had fled the scene prior to police arrival. The next day on December 13, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the OPP located the suspects attempting to use false ID again at another business in ...

On December 10, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision within the 200 block of Causley Street in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined a westbound white SUV collided head on with an eastbound black car. The driver of the ...

Reminder to anyone operating a drone that it is your responsibility to operate it safely and legally. On December 11, 2024, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint about a drone flying over the homes of certain Serpent River First Nation community members, including during early mornings and late evenings. One incident involved a ...

A petition calling on the federal government to stop the siting process for a proposed deep geological repository for highly radioactive nuclear fuel waste has been tabled in the House of Commons. The signatures are being tabled by Members of Parliament from Windsor West, Timmins-James Bay and Thunder Bay-Rainy River. The three MPs represent ridings that span the wide expanses of ...

Today, the Minister of Energy and Electrification directed the Ontario Energy Board to amend Hydro One Networks Inc.’s (Hydro One) transmission licence to develop and construct a new priority transmission line project in northeast Ontario. The proposed project is intended to support the rapid increase in electricity demand expected in northern Ontario to accommodate electrification of communities, businesses and industry, population growth and ...

Canada Post will restart operations tomorrow and begin the process of safely ramping up and stabilizing operations across the country. With a large, integrated network of processing plants, depots and post offices, stabilizing operations will take time and the company asks Canadians for their patience. Canada Post will continue to keep Canadians updated with information posted on canadapost.ca. Parcels, Lettermail ...

Mayor Melanie Pilon has issued the following statement: The Municipality of Wawa is shocked and saddened by the tragic shooting that occurred yesterday at the Wawa Branch of the Northern Credit Union. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and colleagues of those impacted. These situations are devastating for everyone involved. The next few days will be a ...

WE DID IT!  Together we raised just over $24,000 in ONE night! Needless to say, the Glam for Good Gala was an outstanding success!  Over 100 people attended the event and, we believe, thoroughly enjoyed themselves. There was glitz and glam mixed in with fabulous food, great music, and an exciting silent auction. We are still shaking off the glitter. ...

Today during Question Period, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha raised the need for better winter maintenance on Northern Ontario highways.   “Northern Ontario has been getting snow for the last three weeks and since the first snowfall we’ve experienced numerous, extensive closures on Highway 17 and Highway 11.” Said Mantha. “Clearing highways after a snowfall isn’t a matter of convenience for ...

Driving on forest roads is not like driving on the highway. Ontario’s forest roads are rugged unpredictable. These roads are rough, with sharp turns, wildlife, and large trucks. They often don’t have emergency services or cell phone coverage and have different challenges to regular highways. “Every year there are severe and fatal accidents on Ontario’s forest roads,” says Chris Serratore, ...

Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 6:00 p.m. Nativity of the Lord, Wednesday, December 25, 2024 No Mass Boxing Day, Thursday, December 26, 2024 No Mass Friday, December 27, 2024 No Mass Saturday, December 28, 2024 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024 9:00 a.m Monday, December 30, 2024 No Mass Tuesday, December 31, 2024 6:00 p.m. New Year’s Day, Wednesday, ...

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie wish to announce that Sister Dolores Turgeon transitioned peacefully into the heart of God on December 2, 2024. Sister Dolores was born in Fort Frances, Ontario to Alexandria (Ducharme) and Gilbert Turgeon (both predeceased), their second child and only daughter. She is survived by her brothers Gilbert, Denis (Barbara), and Peter ...

Just after 12 Noon, SE OPP and Algoma EMS were called to a two vehicle collision at the corner of Broadway Avenue and St. Marie Street. Weather and road conditions at that time were poor and continue to be so this evening.

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Sunday December 1, 2024 at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald Mitchell. Loving mother of Wayne Mitchell, Doug Mitchell (Doris), Debbie Tavella (late John)  and Carole Mousseau (Mike). Cherished grandmother of Darcy Mitchell (Sarah), Jason Mitchell (Whitney), Jennifer Mitchell, Christie Ross (Ian), Mandy Tavella (Simon Gillespie), Sheri ...