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On December 5, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a possible impaired driver in the ditch on Highway 17 near Frammpet Drive. Police observed a badly damaged black pickup truck in the west bound ditch, facing east. Additionally, there were numerous beer cans observed on the highway and beside the ...

On November 28, 2025, police received a call in relation to a person threatening acquaintances over borrowing a vehicle. On December 3, 2025, the person was arrested and charged. Mark VASEY, 40-years-old, from Thessalon, was charged with: Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – two counts Uttering threats – damage property Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), together with the Huron Shores Family Health Team and the Town of Blind River, is proud to announce the launch of a Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) serving communities across East Algoma. This collaborative program pairs a mental health professional with police officers to provide immediate, compassionate support during calls ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) are expressing deep concern following Algoma Steel’s announcement of 1,000 layoff notices—an immeasurable blow to workers, families, and the community of Sault Ste. Marie. “This is a difficult and uncertain moment for workers, their loved ones, and the entire community,” said FONOM President Dave Plourde. “FONOM ...

1 December 2025 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON   To Algoma Steel workers: we will be there for you. I have spoken with the CEO of Algoma Steel, Mike Garcia, President of United Steelworkers local 2251, Mike Da Prat, President of United Steelworkers local 2724, Bill Slater, and Mayor Shoemaker today. Our shared priority is clear: working together to ensure ...

On November 28, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., police stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. Once stopped, the passenger was observed with a grinder and cannabis in hand. All three occupants were subsequently arrested and the vehicle search resulted in approximately 132 grams of suspected cocaine, almost $3000 in cash, numerous cell phones and suspected cannabis. Heiko SCHMITZ, 54-years-old, ...

On November 28, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for speeding. After speaking to the driver, police learned they were breaching a current Probation Order and had a suspended driver’s licence. Jacob PEART, 21-years-old, of Sudbury, was arrested and charged with: Breach of Probation Order Driving while under suspension Speeding 1 ...

The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is pleased to continue supporting on-the-ground Phragmites monitoring and management projects through the 2026/2027 Invasive Phragmites Control Fund. Municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous communities, and other incorporated not-for-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. The Fund is made possible through an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and is co-delivered by the Invasive Species ...

Nov 25, 2025 at 07:59 The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people after a traffic stop on Highway 108, just south of Elliot Lake.   On November 21, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., police stopped a black 4-door sedan travelling northbound on Highway 108 towards Elliot Lake. Police located suspected Oxycodone pills, a scale, numerous cell phones, ...

On November 15, 2025, an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) operator was charged after a lengthy crash investigation. On August 6, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a single vehicle collision involving an ATV on Mississauga Avenue. The ATV hit a hydro pole, tangled in lines, and flipped onto a residential front yard ...

Sault College, in partnership with Wishart Law Firm and Village Media, proudly presents “An Evening with Dalton McGuinty,” a special event celebrating the career and new book, Be a Good One: Words to Lead By, by the former Ontario Premier.​ Join us for a fireside chat as Mr. McGuinty shares the principles of leadership, character, and service that defined his more ...

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), in partnership with General Motors OnStar Canada, is proud to recognize the heroic efforts of Constable Logan Lewis of the Anishinabek Police Service. The Heroes Beyond the Badge Program honours an individual or team in a police service whose contributions to policing excellence deserves to be known and appreciated. Individuals and/or teams ...

Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Services, in partnership with Sault Area Hospital (SAH), has successfully delivered a series of community-based immunization clinics this fall, improving access to vaccines and strengthening local health system capacity. To date, 1182 vaccines have been administered across by Community Paramedics at free immunization clinics in our district, including 471 RSV, 422 influenza, and 289 COVID-19 doses. ...

Two people face charges after police located cocaine and codeine from a home in Chapleau, Wednesday afternoon. Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, with assistance from the NAPS Emergency Response Team, OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit, and frontline NAPS and OPP officers, executed a search warrant at a residential address in Chapleau, Ont., in the afternoon hours ...

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple reports of break and enters (B&Es) in the Peshu Lake and Aubrey Falls areas within Root Township. This area is located approximately 117 kilometres north of Thessalon and is accessible via Peshu Lake Road off Highway 129. Sometime between Thursday, September 4, 2025, and Monday, October ...