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The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested the same person in relation to numerous additional offences. Police originally arrested this person on November 24, 2025, after investigating numerous structure and motor vehicle arsons which occurred in the City of Elliot Lake between September 24, 2024, and July 8, 2025. As part of the investigation, numerous electronic devises were seized ...

Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) will proudly offer the Hockey Canada Skills Academy (HCSA) program. This new specialized program, offered for the first time in Chapleau, will give both girls and boys with a passion for hockey the opportunity to develop their skills within the school day.   The HCSA Program will be part ...

C’est avec fierté que l’École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) offrira le programme Académie des habiletés Hockey Canada (AHHC) dès l’année scolaire 2026-2027. Ce nouveau programme spécialisé, offert pour la première fois dans la communauté de Chapleau, permettra aux filles et aux garçons ayant une passion pour le hockey de développer leurs compétences dans le cadre de la journée scolaire.   ...

A person who was originally arrested, charged and released in Blind River was arrested and charged the next day in Elliot Lake. On June 7, 2026, a male was displaying unusual behaviour in the East Algoma – Blind River Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) parking lot. While speaking with officers, the person admitted to stealing a pickup truck from a mine ...

Sault College and Algoma University will formalize a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 10, 2026 at Sault College, marking a renewed commitment to collaboration in support of student success, regional economic development, and educational excellence in Sault Ste. Marie and the District of Algoma.   The MOU establishes a framework for a positive, collaborative relationship between the two ...

There is currently a power outage in White River. The outage began about 6 a.m. with Hydro One estimating that power will be restored at 10:45 a.m. Approximately 470 households/businesses have been affected.

Police have charged two people and identified the deceased in connection with a death investigation in the Town of Bruce Mines. On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a restaurant in the Town of Bruce Mines. An individual involved in the altercation was ...

A drug trafficking investigation in the Town of Manitouwadge has concluded resulting in two individuals facing drug trafficking and weapons charges and illicit substances being removed from our streets. On Thursday, May 21, 2026, members of the Manitouwadge Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Manitouwadge, with assistance of CSCU members from Thunder Bay, ...

Shirtless individual arrested after attempting to enter homes and assaulting youth. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at approximately 8:20 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple complaints of a shirtless individual attempting to enter homes on Village Road East in the community of Serpent River First Nation. At approximately 8:30 a.m., ...

On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 7:15 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver on Village Road East in the community of Serpent River First Nation. Prior to police arrival, the suspect vehicle had left the area. Police later received an updated location ...

First Nation leaders, Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and representatives from across the Robinson Huron Treaty territory will gather in Manitowaning for the Manitoulin Treaty & Knowledge Gathering, May 19–21, 2026, a three-day event focused on treaty relationships, cultural revitalization, and the return of sacred historical items to our traditional territories. A central part of the gathering will be the ceremonial “bringing ...

Sault Ste. Marie OPP stop suspects pickup truck towing stolen side-by-side linked to Desbarats break and enter. On Friday, May 8, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a pontoon store in Desbarats. The investigation determined that three individuals used an ATV to ...

On May 14, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., police stopped a small grey 4-door Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). Police located and seized approximately 259 grams of suspected cocaine with an approximate street value of $25,900. The driver and passenger were subsequently arrested and charged. Scott Alex CUTHBERTSON, 55-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with: Possession of a Schedule I substance ...

The Superior East Chapleau detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently at the scene of a residential fire in Chapleau with the Chapleau Fire Department.   On May 14, 2026, at approximately 6:00 am, the Superior East OPP were called to assist Chapleau Fire Department with a residential fire on King Street.   One person was located inside ...

The Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) is currently seeking expressions of interest from individuals interested in serving on its volunteer Board of Directors. As a community-based, non-profit organization, AWIC supports workforce development initiatives that strengthen the economic and social well-being of communities across the Algoma District. Through research, partnerships, and community engagement, AWIC helps address workforce challenges and supports local ...