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Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Suzanne Neely of Spanish. Suzanne matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the September 25, 2020 LOTTO MAX draw to win $100,000!   Suzanne, a 59-year-old ‘nana’ says she’s a regular player – always playing ENCORE. “I almost didn’t purchase a ticket,” admitted Suzanne, while at the OLG ...

  On October 5, 2020, shortly after 2:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a Break and Enter that occurred sometime between September 22nd and October 3rd, 2020, at a remote hunt camp on K Line Road within St Joseph Township.   Investigation determined a 4500 Watt Firman ...

The East Algoma (Blind River) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 286 calls for service during the month of September with the majority of calls being:  911/911 Hang Ups/Phone calls, Alarms, 7 Motor Vehicle Collisions, Police Assists, 10 Police Information, 11 Thefts, 44 Traffic Complaints, Weapons calls, Domestic, Family, and Neighbor Disputes, and Suspicious Persons. Blind River officers ...

On October 3, 2020 at approximately 7:57 a.m., members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of Sudbury-Manitoulin Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Tehkummah Fire Department and the Tehkummah First  Responders, responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Government near the 15th Concession Road in Tehkummah Township. Investigation revealed the vehicle left the ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Algoma Public Health are warning the public of a new substance known as Adinazolam that was found in counterfeit street drugs circulating in Sault Ste. Marie.  Adinazolam is a type of benzodiazepine, commonly referred to as benzos, when used recreationally. In July, officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service seized tablets that ...

On September 27, 2020, at approximately 8:00 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic hazard on Highway 17, Baldwin Township. It was reported that a small group of teenage youths were laying on the centre line of Highway 17, in Baldwin Township. The youths were then seen getting up to run to ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for assistance in regards to a mobility mat that was stolen sometime between September 18 and September 25, 2020 from Spruce Beach in Elliot Lake.   The City of Elliot Lake recently purchased mobility mats and wheelchairs for Spruce Beach to allow better accessibility for people with mobility issues. The mobility mat is ...

On Saturday September 26, 2020 at approximately 2:32 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP Canine responded to a report of an overturned boat on Sawbill Lake (south of Peshu Lake Road) in Root Township.   Investigation determined a group of six fishermen paired up and launched ...

This morning a phone call was brought to our attention from one of our avid supporters. The phone call was from an individual claiming to be selling our SAHF 50/50 tickets. She thankfully saw through it. We will never ‘cold call’ you to sell you a ticket. We do make phone calls to support those having issues, but any person claiming ...

On September 21, 2020, at approximately 11:05 a.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a report of a break and enter at a property on Avery Drive in Espanola. Officers, with the assistance of the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit and the Forensic Identification Services Unit (FIS), are continuing the investigation of this incident ...

On September 22, 2020, at approximately 9:25 a.m., East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting radar patrol on Highway 108 north of Elliot Lake. A southbound vehicle approached the officer’s location travelling in excess of 170 km/h in a posted 80km/h zone. The 50-year-old driver from Elliot Lake was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Speeding ...

Through collaborative partnerships among community and regional agencies, the Central Algoma Mental Health and Addictions System Table is working to ensure people living with mental health and addiction issues have greater access to resources and supports they may need. Earlier today, during a virtual knowledge exchange forum, Central Algoma health care providers spoke to new programs and services that are ...

UPDATED Jun 09, 2021 at 9:56 – This report was updated to remove the name and age of the accused. The charges were withdrawn on June 1, 2021.   Sep 21, 2020 at 15:08 – On September 18, 2020, at approximately 6:46 p.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance outside the Elliot Lake ...

On September 21, 2020, at approximately 9:51 p.m. members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of an unwanted person at a residence on Beckett Boulevard in Elliot Lake.   Police attended and located the person in the backyard attempting to get into the residence.  Investigation revealed that the person had conditions to reside in Sault Ste. ...

On September 9, 2020, at approximately 1:36 a.m. members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance call at an apartment complex on Westhill Road in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported hearing glass smashing coming from the area of the main floor access door. They could also see a person dressed in black wearing a backpack attempting ...