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On November 18, 2023, shortly after 11:45 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of alcohol from the local liquor store in the Town of Blind River. The store manager provided police with video footage from in the store that captured two individuals placing a bottle of whiskey in a ...

On November 21, 2023, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Town of Blind River. Shortly after 12:30 a.m., officers observed a suspicious vehicle with four occupants on Cobden Street and initiated a traffic stop. Police observed an individual in the rear passenger seat who was wanted on outstanding ...

During Question Period MPP Michael Mantha (Algoma-Manitoulin) called on the Minister of Energy to act on the high cost of hydro in Northern Ontario. After the Conservative caucus spent last week debating a powerless motion on the carbon tax, Mantha called on the minister to act on issues within his jurisdiction. “High energy costs are a burden on individuals and ...

On November 21, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. As a result of the warrant being executed, numerous stolen items linked to thefts from retail stores in Elliot Lake, approximately $7000 in cash, over 12 grams of ...

Last Sunday our message was investing for God. The scripture was about a man giving his servants money and what they did with it. Two of the servants doubled their money by investing it, the third put his money away so he returned to his master exactly what he had received. The money represents the gifts we are given in ...

Ontario’s Split the Pot Lottery ticket sales are approaching $1,000,000! This lottery provides ticket buyers the opportunity to share in the winnings and be part of the largest partnered fundraising initiative in Ontario. Time is crucial — don’t miss out on the chance to win the largest Early Rewards Prize yet! We have a prize of $20,000 that will be ...

On November 20, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a person in relation to a false fire alarm activation and break, enter at an apartment complex on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported during the evening of November 19, 2023, a basement-level fire alarm was falsely set off. The person was caught on ...

Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Brian Lalonde of Sault Ste. Marie. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the October 21, 2023 LOTTARIO draw to win $ 100,000!   Brian, a retiree, says he has been playing the lottery regularly for over 30 years. “I always say yes to ENCORE,” he shared ...

C’est avec une profonde tristesse que la famille de Jeanne D’Arc Berthiaume annonce son départ le 16 novembre 2023 à l’âge de 84 ans.   Elle rejoint au cieux son mari bien-aimé, Raymond Berthiaume, sa fille Nicole et ses trois petits enfants. Chère mère de Micheline, feu Nicole (Michel), France (feu Jean Pierre), Danielle (Mario), Yves, Pierre, Lucie (Mike) et ...

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Robert Peter Smith “Pete” on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the age of 70. Son of the late William and Leona Smith of Hawk Junction. Husband of Marilyn Smith (nee Gerrior). Pete enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Summers were spent picking wild blueberries. ...

Board members, staff and volunteers were busy erecting and decorating our wish tree in the hospital lobby, in anticipation of the launch of the annual Wish and Giving Tuesday Campaigns. The Wish Campaign begins on November 21 with the draw for the beautiful original painting of Katherine Cove donated by Darlene Jordan.  It will be held at 11:00 am in ...

This holiday season, police will again be on the lookout for impaired drivers who are putting the public’s safety at risk. The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is conducting their annual Festive “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (RIDE) campaign from Thursday, November 16, 2023 to Monday, January 1, 2024. Festive RIDE has become a familiar part of ...

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week are: “The Air-Raid Book Club” by Annie Lyons, “The September House” by Carissa Orlando, “Palazzo” by Danielle Steel and “Moon of the Turning Leaves” by Waubgeshig Rice. En Français, nous avons “Le Refuge Sanglant” par Francesca Tremblay.   Staff Pick of the Week is “Hello Transcriber” by Hannah Morrissey. From the ...

Ici, dans le Nord, nous faisons tous face à une réalité fondamentale : la distance et les déplacements sont importants dans nos vies. Les déplacements sur la route sont presque une nécessité absolue pour pratiquement tous les résidents du nord à un moment ou à un autre de notre vie, que ce soit pour l’emploi, l’école, le magasinage et même les ...

Here in the North, we all face one fundamental reality – distance and travel are important in our lives. Highway travel is almost an absolute necessity for practically all Northerners at some point in our lifetime, be it for employment, school, shopping and even healthcare. Because it is an integral part of our lives, Northern Ontarians understand the importance of ...