EXPLORATION STATION: ROCK ON! Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay Did you know that Ontario is home to some of the oldest rocks on Earth? Drop by and meet Celeste to learn where the best rock-hunting spots are in the park. MEET THE NATURALIST: ANISHINAABE MEDICINE WHEEL TEACHINGS Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, ...
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Lynne wins with Instant Cash for Life
The possibilities are endless for Lynne Howard of Elliot Lake after winning $1,000 a week for life with INSTANT CASH FOR LIFE (Game #1179). Lynne opted for the lump sum payment of $675,000. Lynne, a retired professional figure skating instructor, said she enjoys playing INSTANT tickets. “I like to try out new games, but CASH FOR LIFE is my ...
Read More »McMILLAN, Howard “Mickey”
Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of Marg McMillan for 53 years. Loving and proud father of Ross and Mary-Ann (Richard). World’s best grandfather of Michael, Donte and Aliesha. Son of the late Elizabeth and William McMillan. Mickey was predeceased by his infant brother. Dear son-in-law of Joan and Alex ...
Read More »If you visit Rainbow Falls Provincial Park – OPP ask you to watch for any signs of Christina Calayca
As campers and tourists return to the area of Rainbow Falls Provincial Park, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking the public to watch for any signs of a woman who disappeared nearly 16 years ago. Christina CALAYCA of Toronto was last seen on the morning of August 6, 2007. She had been camping at the park, located along Highway ...
Read More »Happenings at Wawa First United Church – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Read Genessis 21:8-21 Hagar and Ishmael sent away. Hagar was a slave in Abraham and Sarah’s household. Sarah could not have children so Hagar the slave became mother to Abraham’s child, Ishmael. Through a miracle Sarah became pregnant at the age of 88. and Abraham was 100 years old. Their child Isaac would inherit his father’s wealth. Sarah felt that ...
Read More »SE OPP – Impaired Driver Collides with parked boat trailer & vehicle
A motor vehicle collision has resulted in criminal charges for one individual. On June 16, 2023, shortly before 3:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that a vehicle had struck a boat trailer and nearby vehicle on Superior Avenue in Wawa. The suspect vehicle left the scene prior to police ...
Read More »SE OPP – Impaired Charges Laid after reports of possible impaired driver
A traffic complaint from a concerned citizen has resulted in impaired charges for one individual. On June 20, 2023, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver travelling around the town of Dubreuilville. Officers located the suspect vehicle and investigation revealed the driver had ...
Read More »Algoma District School Board Deeply Saddened by Passing of Trustee Russell Reid
It is with deep sadness that the Algoma District School Board has learned of the passing of Trustee Russell Reid on June 26, 2023. Reid continuously served as Trustee for the communities of North Algoma and Chapleau for 29 years, having been first elected in 1994. He served as ADSB Chair for two years and Vice-Chair for five years. Over ...
Read More »SE OPP – Charges Laid after Multiple Property Crime Investigations in Chapleau
An individual from Chapleau is facing numerous charges following multiple property crime investigations. On June 14, 2023, shortly before 12:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a theft of bicycle from a residence on Monk Street in Chapleau. On June 19, 2023, shortly before 9:00 a.m., police were informed that ...
Read More »REID, Russell
Passed away suddenly after a brief battle with cancer at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the age of 64 years. Beloved husband of Maria for 39 years. Proud father of Matthew (Rachel) and Marcus (Shannon). Loving grandpa of Robin and his granddogs Harley and Ryder. Son of the late Janet and Fraser Reid. Dear ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – 13 Drivers Stopped and Charged with Various Offenses
From June 19, 2023 to June 25, 2023, the East Algoma (Thessalon) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted multiple traffic stops on Highway 17 and Highway 548 within the communities of Thessalon, the Municipality of Huron Shores, Bruce Mines, Plummer Additional and St Joseph Townships. OPP charged 12 drivers with Speeding (9), Careless (1), Driver Fail to Surrender ...
Read More »SE OPP – Wawa resident arrested after collision
A motor vehicle collision has resulted in 21 criminal charges for a Wawa resident. On June 22, 2023, shortly before 2:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Mission Road in Wawa. The suspect vehicle fled the scene prior to police arrival. Police located the vehicle a short ...
Read More »Me pincer noir et bleu
La plupart d’entre nous, à un moment ou à un autre, se sont retrouvés dans une situation que nous pensions sans aucun doute improbable ou peut-être une situation que nous ne pourrions même jamais imaginer. En ce moment, j’ai l’impression d’être dans l’un de ces moments surréalistes que je n’aurais pas pu imaginer il y a dix ans, et si ...
Read More »Pinching myself black & blue
Most of us, at one time or another, have found ourselves in a situation that we thought was undoubtedly improbable or maybe one we could never even imagine. Right now, I feel like I am in one of those surreal moments that I could not have imagined ten years ago, and if asked, I’d have said it was highly improbable. ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Charge Wanted Driver
The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for assistance with regards to multiple bottles of perfume and cologne stolen from a retail store on Ontario Avenue in Elliot Lake. On June 24, 2023, at approximately 2:20 p.m. three people entered the store and attended the cosmetic section. Two of the three distracted the employee while the third person stole ...
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