Local & Area News

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to an on-going sexual assault investigation in Elliot Lake. On February 7, 2025, a family member reported that a 14-year-old girl had not returned home from school when she was supposed to. Police learned that the girl was picked up ...

On February 6th, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a call for service for a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Highway 627. Investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol, and an approved screening device (ASD) test was administered. The driver failed the test and was arrested and ...

When Donald Trump imposed arbitrary tariffs on Canadian steel in 2018, our government fought back, countering them dollar-for-dollar, and we won. That is what we will do this time, while providing support and relief to workers and industry that will be affected. Our community and our country pulled together then with great resolve and our region is already answering the ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 60% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -12. Wind chill -27 this morning and -15 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 60% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -17. Wind chill -16 this evening ...

Feb 11, 2025 at 03:44 The highway has been opened. (3:32 a.m.) Feb 10, 2025 at 23:44 The road closure has been extended and is now from Wawa to Heyden. Feb 10, 2025 at 21:24 Highway 17 is closed once again from Wawa to Havilland (Havilland Shores Drive). Feb 10, 2025 at 16:38 The highway has been reopened, please drive ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 10 10 BUCKELL, Chris 2 8 10 FAHRER, Tom 3 7 10 McCoy, Joe 4 6 9 GLOVER, Justine 5 4 11 HALL, Dave 5 4 10 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 4 9 STOYCHOFF, Peter 5 4 8 SWITZER, Terry 5 4 9 DUGGAN, Sarah 10 3 10 RAINVILLE, Heather 10 3 9 TREMBLAY, ...

On February 8, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver who had just left a local convenience store on Esten Drive South in Elliot Lake. Prior to leaving, the regular customer/driver purchased beer and made derogatory comments towards the store clerk using racial ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this morning. Flurries at times heavy beginning near noon. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Local blowing snow this afternoon. Wind becoming west 30 km/h gusting to 50 this afternoon. High -7. Wind chill -24 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. ...

On February 6, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Frobel Drive in City of Elliot Lake. As a result of the warrant being executed, police seized: Suspected Drug              Estimated Street Value over 1300 grams    Fentanyl                          over $ 362,000 over 900 grams      Cocaine                           over $ ...

On February 5, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report regarding a suspicious individual, possibly intoxicated, who was observed standing in a driveway in the 100 block of Causley Street, in the Town of Blind River. Upon arrival, police located the person walking on the Causley Street sidewalk ...

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Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -6. Wind chill -18 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -19. Wind chill -11 this evening and -26 overnight. Sunday ...

January 23, 1928 – February 3, 2025 Passed away suddenly but peacefully with family by his side on Monday, February 3, 2025 at the Sault Area Hospital. Loving husband of Viola (nee Sabourin) for 60 years. Devoted father of Shannon (Nancie Dayman) of Belleville, Kirby of Guelph, Jennifer (PJ Moran) of Sault Ste. Marie, and the late Jeffrey. Reg was ...

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) is refocusing its Family Day event to highlight the vital role of teachers and educators. On Monday, February 17, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM, all teachers will receive free admission along with up to three family members, while general admission will be 50% off. “This year, our goal is to focus on the ...

Feb 7, 2025 at 15:46 At 15:37, OPP opened Hwy 17 to travel. Please drive with care. Feb 6, 2025 at 20:20 Hwy 17 between Wawa and Heyden has been closed due to poor weather and road conditions.