Local & Area News

SAH is pleased to share that we will be updating our radiation therapy treatment equipment with a new, state-of-the-art unit. Cancer Care Ontario mandates that radiation treatment units be replaced every 12 years and our unit is now due for replacement. This will result in the interruption of radiation treatment services for approximately five months beginning Feb. 11, 2024. Patients requiring radiation ...

Officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into drug trafficking in the town of Nipigon. As a result of this investigation, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Daniel BORG, 47 years old, of Nipigon, Ontario. On 29 November 2023 the accused was arrested and held for a bail hearing, he has ...

Today, Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) vote in its five-year “sunset review” of duty orders imposed on Canadian exports of softwood lumber to the United States: “The Ontario government is extremely disappointed by the ITC’s ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lonny on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the age of 64. Lonny passed comfortably at the Sault Area Hospital with his family and loved ones by his side. He is survived by his beloved mom and best friend Astrid (nee Klockars), and predeceased by his dad Louis on November 22, 2022, and ...

The Annual CP Holiday train (now known as the CPKC Holiday Train) is making its way across northern Ontario today and tomorrow. For 25 years the Holiday Train has been celebrating the holiday season with music, a beautifully lit train and donations to communities. The only entry fee is a donation brought to the train to be donated to that ...

  In 2022, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board built an additional play area for our Kindergarten students. With the generosity of Alamos Gold, Island Gold Mine, St. Augustine French Immersion invested in exploratory toys and tools to spark the interest and curiosity of our youngest learners, while enjoying the outdoors. They will be able to develop their knowledge and ...

Criminal charges have been laid on a White River resident following a domestic dispute. On November 26, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault on Winnipeg Street in White River. As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old person from White River was ...

Criminal charges have been laid following a domestic dispute in Chapleau. On November 22, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance on Martin Road in Chapleau. Investigation revealed an individual violated their release conditions by communicating with someone while on conditions not to. As a ...

On Sunday we had our service with Marathon United Church, the message was given by Rev. Richard  Bott from Burlington, Ont. “It is the beginning of Advent, a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of the Christ Child.  It is a time to think about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in this day and ...

Weather: Today – Flurries ending this morning then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Local amount 2 cm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this morning. Temperature steady near zero. Wind chill -6 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -12. Wind ...

Members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three individuals following a break and enter and the theft of multiple firearms. On November 18, 2023, members of the Marathon OPP Detachment received a report of a break and enter that occurred at a local residence in the Town of Marathon between November 16, ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people in relation to an assist call to check on the well-being of children at a residence in Blind River.   On November 10, 2023, shortly after 2:00 p.m., police assisted another government agency with a wellness check. While at the residence, police observed an unsecure rifle leaning against ...

  This past weekend the Curling Club was busy.  Rob MacLeod and Yvan Besner, Curling Instructors from Sault Ste. Marie were in Wawa to show local “curlers” the various skills and strategies found in curling.  Everyone got the chance to participate in an informal practice game at the end of the sessions. BIG THANKS to Rob and Yvan. On Friday ...

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 4 4 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 3 4 McCOY, Joe 2 3 4 FAHRER, Tom 4 2 4 HALE, Ron 4 2 4 MITRIKAS, Eric 4 2 4 REID, Michael 7 0 4 TERRIS, Spencer 7 0 4 Game Schedule for Monday, December 4th Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 T.TERRIS LESCHISHIN ...

Weather:  Flurries. Local amount 5 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light in the morning. High zero. Wind chill -10 in the morning. Night – Periods of snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near zero. Wind chill -5 in the evening. News Tidbits: Feed Ontario (a network of 1,200 food banks and ...