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Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to search for a missing person and are asking the public and our media partners for assistance. The missing individual is Melanie, age 35, of Fort Frances. Melanie is described as female, 5’9″, 110 lbs, Blue/green eyes, a nose ring and long dirty blonde hair. ...

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Lori Johnson and the late Marlene Johnson. Proud father of Norman (Cindy), Tom (Bonnie) and Kathleen. Loving grandfather of Gloria, Ruth and Marlene. Son of the late Norman and Elsie ...

Passed away at the F.J. Davey Home on March 7, 2024 at the age of 78. Loving husband of Linda Murray. Cherished father of Tracey and Mark. Adored grandfather of John, Christopher and Gary. Great-grandpa of Angela. Survived by his siblings Adam, Sam, Ed, Shirley, Gloria and Donna, and predeceased by sibling Billy and Flora. Remembered by many nieces and ...

MEDITATION by Father Duolomane (Joe) Last Thursday we celebrated the Women World Day of Prayer. We prayed for peace in our hearts and in the world, so that we can have a just and equitable society. This requires everyone to practise the virtues of humanity and patience. These virtues are given to us by Jesus who, in the Gospel of ...

A local resident is facing criminal charges after being arrested by police twice in one night. On March 7, 2024, shortly before 1:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of mischief on Third Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Marlee PANCO, 34 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged ...

Two individuals are facing numerous charges after failing to stop for police. On March 5, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Batchewana First Nation Police were notified that a vehicle had failed to stop for officers from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. A short time later, officers located ...

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 374 is holding our 55th year tradition of hosting the Annual Maple Syrup Festival on April 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2024. For many friends and family, it is a custom to travel many hours and fill up on fluffy pancakes, perfectly fried sausages covered in golden local maple syrup. The regular customers mark their ...

Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A23O0155) into the 27 November 2023 runway excursion involving a Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 aircraft operated by Thunder Airlines Limited, at the Wawa Aerodrome, Ontario. The TSB conducted a limited-scope, class 4 investigation into this occurrence to advance transportation safety through greater awareness of potential safety issues. Air transportation safety investigation ...

This past Sunday we heard of different ways one might understand the Ten Commandments. They are found in Exodus 30:2-12, Deuteronomy 5:6-21 and Exodus 34: 11-26 is the Ritual Decalogue. The Ten Commandments concern matters of fundamental importance in Judaism and Christianity. The greatest obligation (to worship only God), the greatest injury to a person (murder), the greatest injury to ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service recognizes March as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This initiative seeks to educate the public on the dangers of distracted driving and to encourage drivers to keep their attention on the road. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of collisions, injuries, and deaths on Canada’s roads. It involves any activity that diverts a ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service continues to evaluate Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and how we can best serve and support victims in our community. Through the ongoing review of the four homicides in the fall of 2023, we have identified areas in which Chief Stevenson and Senior Command can better support our members who are responding to emergency calls. ...

Do you use the Voyageur Trail? Do you want to get the most from our trail maps? Then this free online information session is for you. Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Always having up-to-date maps ensures that hikers don’t go astray when enjoying the trails. The Voyageur Trail Association (VTA) has developed ...

The family of the late Sandra Roy wish to express their sincere thanks for the many meals brought to the house, phone calls, the visits filled with comforting words, the cards and flowers received. As well the many donations made in her memory to the Lady Dunn Health Centre and Sault Ste Marie Humane Society warmed our hearts during our ...

To be an effective politician, you can’t be a shrinking violet. You need to demonstrate the willingness and ability to listen, reliability, and the ability to learn and adapt to new information and situations. Of course, one of the most critical traits to convey is a sense of self-confidence. Now, I’m not saying that every politician must exactly exude self-confidence. ...

Pour être un politicien efficace, vous ne pouvez pas être une violette qui rétrécit. Vous devez démontrer la volonté et la capacité d’écouter, la fiabilité et la capacité d’apprendre et de s’adapter à de nouvelles informations et situations. Bien sûr, l’un des traits les plus critiques à transmettre est un sentiment de confiance en soi. Maintenant, je ne dis pas ...