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As COVID-19 continues to impact all sectors of the local and regional economy, a new funding program has been introduced to meet the challenges of expanding the agri-economy in northern Ontario. The Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN), a division of the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC), is pleased to announce the new Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity (SNAPP) Program ...

Jul 5, 2020 at 15:27       The Coast Guard is responding to an incident where a commercial vessel allided with the west center pier of the Sault Sainte Marie Locks. Today, at approximately 3:00 a.m. EST, the Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie Command Center received notification that the motor vessel Atlantic Huron (flag: Canada, length: 736 feet) ...

Justice Hennessey released her long awaited decision concerning phase 2 of the Robinson Huron, Robinson Superior Treaty annuities case. Justice Henessy agreed with the claimant’s arguments that Treaties are not simply contracts and rejected Ontario’s defence that “Crown Immunity” applied to the Robinson Treaties as well as rejected Ontario’s defence that their Limitation statutes applied to Treaties. Justice Hennessey rejected ...

Angeline Desbiens of Echo Bay is $100,000 richer after winning with INSTANT CROSSWORD TRIPLER (Game #2135).   Angeline used the OLG Lottery App to check her ticket. “My friend was jumping, cheering and hugging me! It was a nice night,” shared Angeline, 86, while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up her cheque. The mother of six ...

Thomas Mitchell of Goulais River has that “6/49 feeling” after winning the Guaranteed $1 Million Prize in the March 14, 2020 LOTTO 6/49 draw. The winning ticket was purchased at The Goulais River Country Store on Highway 17 in Goulais River.  

The St. Mary’s College (SMC) Arts Department has launched a website highlighting its work with students.   Due to the coronavirus pandemic the school’s annual Student Arts Festival typically held in June was cancelled.  Looking for a manner in which to showcase arts student accomplishments the department decided to create a website.   “We felt it was even more important ...

Eighteen months after the release of the phase one decision regarding the Robinson-Huron Treaty annuity case, Madam Justice Hennessy released her decision concerning Phase 2 of the case. Justice Hennessy again encourages settlement: “Everyone would agree that resolution in this case is a laudable goal and one that must be encouraged at every stage of the litigation.” “Resolution and reconciliation ...

On June 25, 2020, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police ((OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 17 within the village of Algoma Mills. Shortly after 10:30 p.m., police were eastbound on Highway 17 when a westbound vehicle failed to lower its high beams. A traffic stop was initiated near Lauzon Village Road. While speaking ...

On June 23, 2020, shortly before 12:00 p.m., members from the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter that occurred sometime between Wednesday June 10, 2020 and Tuesday June 23, 2020, at a property in Desbiens Township.   Investigation determined forced entry was made into the residence and once inside, the ...

Excessive Speed – Driver Charged (ST JOSEPH TOWNSHIP, ON)- On June 19, 2020, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 548 within St Joseph Township.   Shortly after 2:00 p.m., police were west of 15th Sideroad and observed a car travelling at an excessive high rate of speed and ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a watershed conditions statement to residents regarding current watershed conditions. A slow moving, low pressure system is approaching from the US Midwest bringing precipitation overnight and Tuesday night across the watershed. General rainfall amounts of 30 to 40 mm are likely. Localized higher amounts could reach 60-100 mm by Wednesday morning. Currently, local rivers, creeks and streams are flowing at normal levels. Forecasted rainfall will cause levels and flows ...

On Thursday June 18, 2020 approximately 02:10 pm, members of the Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a report of a canoer that had capsized in Manitouwadge Lake near the Pumphouse Road. Family members noticed the canoe was flipped and that the canoer was in the water. They contacted some people that were on the lake with Sea ...

Buy Algoma, Buy Local, a program of the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN), has made locating local food products much easier for Algoma residents. With the launch of its new website equipped with an interactive map, Buy Algoma, Buy Local has provided a tool for communities in the Algoma region to support local producers, processors, farmers’ markets, restaurants and retailers.   ...

Now, more than ever, we need your support. Everyone has been hit hard by this pandemic. However, it has also helped us to refocus on what matters most: spending precious time with those you love. That’s the true meaning of Hospice. ​ ARCH, throughout this pandemic, has continued to support our community: ensuring our residents were able to share precious ...

  Jun 15, 2020 at 09:56 – After the completion of dive surveys and stability assessments, Barge PML2501 safely transited to Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, under tow by Towing Vessels Anglian Lady and W.I. Scott Purvis. In coordination with Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard, Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie reviewed and accepted the salvage company’s salvage and ...