Local & Area News

Four people are facing multiple charges including Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences following a traffic stop in Marathon. A significant amount of suspected Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Oxycodone and a large amount of Cannabis were seized as a result of the traffic stop. On September 8, 2024, members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were notified by members ...

On September 5, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of gas from a local gas station on Highway 17B in the Town of Echo Bay. Investigation determined a brown conversion van had driven away from the gas station without paying $190 in fuel. At approximately 10:45 a.m., ...

On September 7, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat’s complaint at a local campground on Lakeside Drive in the Town of Thessalon. Investigation determined campground staff told two people to leave the campsite by 11:00 a.m. as one of the individuals was observed defecating beside a seasonal ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. High 28. Humidex 33. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 13. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are under control and 8 are being observed. The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region. News ...

We had 96 golfers! It was another beautiful day on the course!! Huge shout out to our sponsors and participants. Reminder – tee times now begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 5:12 p.m. 1st Flight: 1st: Charlee Simon, Guylaine Domich, Helene Morin – 36 2nd: Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Spare – 37 3rd: Marcie DLF, Casse Provost, Dawn Campbell ...

Scripture Readings: James 2: 1-17  Faith without works is dead Mark 7:24-37  The Syrophoenician woman’s faith challenges Jesus   Why did Jesus  initially decline to help the Syrophoenician woman who sought healing for her daughter? Jesus visited the prosperous Roman Empire colony of Tyre. The city’s residents,  who controlled the flow of goods, often left farmers from Galilee and the ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 23. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 11. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are under control and 8 are being observed. The fire hazard ...

On September 4, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service were on patrol duties in the community of Batchewana First Nation. At approximately 1:30 p.m., police observed a black SUV travelling westbound on Negenaigoching Street with three individuals in it. A traffic stop was initiated, and a query revealed the rear passenger was wanted on an outstanding ...

This year, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon will benefit from the dedication of two student trustees who will serve as student representatives for the Board as well as the Student Senate. Mélanie Denis-Plante, a grade 12 student at École secondaire catholique l’Horizon (Val Caron), and Lydia Raddon, a grade 11 student at École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord (Blind River) will take part ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 22. Humidex 27. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 13. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are under control and 8 are being observed. ...

Local archer Anya Pinel, a 15-year-old from Dubreuilville, has qualified to join Team Canada in the U21 class at the upcoming World Field Archery Championship in Lac LaBiche, Alberta from September 16 to 22, 2024. Anya began her journey in archery about eight years ago, initially for fun with friends, under the mentorship of Coach Gord Bonitzke and her father, ...

Reposting this as there was an error in naming the winners. Sorry for the mix-up! The Wawa Public Library’s summer program culminated with our Pizza Party and of course our draws for the winner of the tablets, Leap Pads and the Candy Jar!! It’s been a blast and we are sad to see it end but now it’s time to ...

We had 30 golfers to golf on a beautiful sunny day. 1st Place – Vic & Doris 2nd Place – Hélène & Ray 3rd Place – Barb & Gary Least Putts – Mojo & Susan Closest to Pin #3 – Vic Closest to Pin # 7 – Rick Longest Drive Hole #1 wearing oven mitts for men – Vic Longest ...

Weather: Today – Clearing. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 7. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: The fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast Region. There are areas of high fire hazard around Espanola and Peawanuck; there is a spot of extreme fire hazard around Massey. News Tidbits: Bike ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Clearing near noon. Wind north 20 km/h. High 14. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low plus 1 with patchy frost. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 24 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are under control and 22 are being observed. The fire hazard is low to moderate across the ...