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Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, with his family at his side on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Pamela MacDonald. Loving father of Derek and Christopher. Son of the late Roland and Verna MacDonald. Dear brother of Judy MacDonald (Paul). Roland will be sadly missed by his niece Shannon Love (Ray) and their ...

With scores of families and other people heading out on roads for the last long weekend before the start of school, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is counting on all motorists to be exemplary drivers this weekend and commit to doing so throughout the year. With 239 lives already lost on OPP-patrolled roads this year, now is as critical a ...

The governments of Ontario and Quebec are supporting a new 600 megawatt (MW) trade agreement between Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Hydro-Québec that will optimize the use of existing electricity generation capacity in both provinces. During the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference on August 30th, 2023, Ontario Minister of Energy Todd Smith and Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation ...

Criminal charges have been laid following a domestic dispute in White River. On August 27, 2023, shortly after 8:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Winnipeg Street in White River. As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old person from White River was arrested ...

AUGUST 30TH – HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD/GRANDPA THE BIG 90 – YAHOO WISHING YOU THE BIRDIE OF ALL BIRTHDAYS IT’S BEEN A CHALLENGING YEAR BUT YOU MADE IT TO THE GOLF COURSE GREATEST DAD BY PAR Judy – Toby – Tyler – Mario 💜

Debbie Weatherbee passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Sault Area Hospital at the age of 67. Survived by her dear husband, Ray. Cherished mother of Shona Proulx, Ryan Proulx (Krista-Lee) as well as stepmother of Nicole Pulkkinen and Kevin Weatherbee (Heather). Adored grandmother of Keisha Doung (Anthony), Britney Proulx, Alyssa ...

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week are: “Out of Nowhere” by Sandra Brown, “The Keeper of Hidden Books” by Madeline Martin, “Gone Tonight” by Sarah Pekkanen and “The Book Binder” by Pip Williams! En Français, nous avons “Une Belle Vie” par Virginie Grimaldi. Staff Pick of the Week is “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. From the ...

On August 28, 2023, shortly after 4:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and a Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) responded to an incident of animal cruelty in the Iron Bridge area within the Municipality of Huron Shores. Police attended a side road off the Red Rock Dam Road north of Iron Bridge ...

A traffic complaint from a concerned citizen has resulted in numerous charges for one individual. On August 27, 2023, shortly after 4:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 101 near Chapleau. When officers located the suspect vehicle, the driver initially refused to stop ...

On August 23, 2023, shortly after 3:30 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Johnson Township Fire Department, and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a single All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision on Boyer Drive, Johnson Township. Investigation determined an ATV slid down an embankment and rolled on top of one of the occupants. The youth was transported to hospital in Richards ...

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week are: “None Of This is True” by Lisa Jewell, “Everyone Here is Lying” by Shari Lapena, “The Collector” by Daniel Silva and “The Bone Hacker” by Kathy Reichs. En Français, nous avons “Juillet Rouge au Matin” par Stéphanie Gauthier,   Staff Pick of the Week is “The Dutch House” by Ann ...

On August 21, 2023, at approximately 4:30 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to two people stabbed at Esten Lake in the City of Elliot Lake. Police attended an area near the Esten Lake boat launch where multiple camper trailers are parked. Two people reported being woken up to numerous people in their trailer assaulting ...

A Chapleau resident is facing a criminal charge after damaging property during a domestic dispute. On August 16, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Aberdeen Street in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old person from Chapleau was ...

Saturday, August 19 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Rabbit Blanket Lake Campground Gatehouse   EXPLORATION STATION: NATURE DETECTIVES – You may not always get to see animals in the park, but they’re out there! Drop by and meet Lauren to explore, observe, and discover the variety of signs wildlife leave behind.   Drop-in: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Visitor ...

Renowned Canadian Artist, Darlene Jordan Pfaff is donating an original painting to the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation. This beautiful 2 by 3ft painting, valued at $1,200 will be unveiled on October 1st, 2023 at our High Tea Event. The winner will be drawn on November 21st, 2023 at the launch of our annual Wish Campaign. Tickets will be available ...