On September 5, 2024, police responded to a dispute related call on Ste Camillus Crescent in the City of Elliot Lake. The complainant reported on-going disputes with a family member. On this date, there were numerous threats made to cause bodily harm and damage property belonging to the complainant. David WADE, 45-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was arrested and charged with: Uttering ...
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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after ALPR Alert
On September 4, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a traffic stop on Pine Road. Police were conducting regular patrol duties near Spruce Avenue and Highway 108 when an alert was indicated by the Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR). The vehicle was followed and subsequently stopped. Christopher SIMPSON-JOHNSTON, 31-years-old, of ...
Read More »Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) Hosts Ceremony Honouring 174th Anniversary of 1850 Treaty Signing
On Monday, September 9, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) will hold a ceremony and media availability on the final day of 2024 Robinson Huron Treaty Gathering at the Anderson Farm Museum to commemorate the signing of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. The event will include an honouring and gifting for individuals and organizations that actively expressed their ...
Read More »Manitouwadge FD – Be Safe, School has begun this week
The Manitouwadge Fire Depatment Chief Ian Portigal has sent this PSA to Wawa-news. The Manitouwadge Fire Department would like to remind all citizens that school has begun this week. Please watch out for children and slow down in school zones. Also be aware that school busses are operating in the town. Please buckle up.
Read More »OPP – Arrest made after Nipigon and Red Rock Schools Locked Down
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public that one individual has been apprehended and the Lockdown/Hold and Secures at Nipigon and Red Rock schools have been lifted. On September 4, 2024 at approximately 1:03 p.m., the OPP received a report of a threat against an individual. In the interest of public safety and in conjunction with Superior-Greenstone District ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver charged after collision with tree
On September 2, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a white pickup truck that had hit a tree and subsequently rolled onto its roof on V-Line Road. Police arrived a short time afterwards and observed beer cans, camping gear and gas cans scattered all over the area. The driver exhibited obvious signs ...
Read More »Manitouwadge OPP – Drug Charges Laid after Search Warrant Executed
One individual is facing drug charges following a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in the Town of Manitouwadge. On August 29, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, with assistance from the Emergency Response Team and Manitouwadge OPP Detachment, executed a CDSA search warrant at a residence on ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Theft Charges Laid after Break & Enter
On August 29, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a rail scrap yard on Highway 17 in the village of Spragge. The suspect had loaded scrap metal in a trailer from the rail yard and a struggle ensued between the complainant and the suspect. While ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Fraud Investigation leads to Charges
On August 26, 2024, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began a fraud investigation that occurred between August 10, 2024, and August 18, 2024, that took place at a local outfitters store in the City of Elliot Lake. Investigation determined an employee stole store items, cash, had pocketed money from the till and refunded store items ...
Read More »Open Letter: Little Current Swing Bridge Delays
Hon. Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Room 281 Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A 1 August 29th , 2024 OPEN LETTER: Little Current Swing Bridge Delays Dear Premier Ford , I am writing to you about your recent conversation with Manitoulin residents about the Little Current Swing Bridge and the delays in its replacement. As you are aware, ...
Read More »Ontario Energy Board Approves construction of 230 kV transformer line and transformer station supporting Algoma Steel
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has approved PUC Transmission LP’s Leave to Construct application, paving the way for construction of a new 230 kV transformer line and transformer station that will service Sault Ste. Marie’s west end and play a critical role in supporting Algoma Steel Inc’s (ASI) transition from coal to electric arc furnaces in its steel making process. ...
Read More »Thunder Bay OPP – Charges Laid in January 6th Collision between passenger vehicle and CMV
The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges following a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred on January 6, 2024. On January 6, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment along with Fire and emergency medical services (EMS) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 102 involving a ...
Read More »Soo Burger Month – Support Habitat for Humanity SSM
It’s nearly September, which means school is in, hockey enthusiasts are lacing up their skates, and Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste Marie and Area is hosting their fourth annual Soo Burger Month! At this citywide fundraising event, you can travel from restaurant to restaurant to eat local burgers. A minimum of $2 of your purchase will go to affordable housing ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Public Help Needed in Stolen Vehicle Investigation
The Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the public’s help in an ongoing investigation of a stolen motor vehicle. On August 24, 2024, around 2:00 a.m., members of the Marathon OPP and Fire responded to a vehicle fire on Highway 17 in Laberge Township. During the investigation, officers learned that the vehicle, a blue 2022 Ram ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Impaired and other Charges Laid
On August 26, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the OPP responded to a traffic complaint involving an eastbound blue pick-up truck swerving all over the road, travelling at varying speeds and had struck some construction pilons near Beaton Road and Highway 17 in the Iron Bridge area. A short time later, police located the suspect vehicle parked at a house ...
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