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Morning News – February 16

Feb 16, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -11. Wind chill -23 this morning and -14 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -24. Wind chill -18 this evening and -28 overnight. ...

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Area Road Conditions – February 16

Feb 16, 2023 at 06:42 Hwy 11/17 – Pass Lake, Highway is fully closed from Hwy 587 Jct to Hwy 628 Jct due to poor road and weather conditions. Please use caution in the area. (6:33 a.m.) Primary Condition Secondary Condition visibility drifting Highway 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Partly snow packed Good No ...

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Have you seen Sherry? UPDATED

Feb 15, 2023 at 22:44 Sherry Stone has been located safely and is no longer considered missing. Thank you for assisting police to locate them. Feb 15, 2023 at 18:12 The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate missing 49-year-old Sherry Stone. Sherry has not spoken with family in about two weeks and is described as ...

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POIRIER, Keith

It is with deep sadness, I announce the sudden passing of my brother, Keith Poirier. Keith passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home in Wawa. Keith loved living in the town where he grew up. Survived by his sister, Sharon Boppre (Barry Scully), his nephew Trevor Boppre (Shannon) and his two great nephews, Ethan and Lucas. Keith ...

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Nipigon OPP – Investigate Fatal Collision on Wolf River Bridge

On February 15, 2023, at approximately 10:00 am officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) with assistance from Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Dorion/Hurkett Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a two-vehicle collision on the Wolf River Bridge, Highway 11&17, in Dorion Township. Initial investigation indicates two sport ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – February 15

Team Rank Wins GP FAHRER, Tom 1 10 13 TERRIS, Tom 1 10 13 McCOY, Joe 3 8 13 MITRIKAS, Erik 4 5 13 HALE, Ron 5 4 13 MORRIS, Lucas 6 2 13 Game schedule for February 22. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MITRIKAS FAHRER MORRIS McCOY HALE TERRIS

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TORKOS, Gizella

September 13, 1941 – February 12, 2023 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Beloved wife of the late James Torkos. Cherished mother of Linda and the late James Jr. Grandma of Alec and Kayla. Dear sister of Ilona and the late Rosa and Magda. She will be forever remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends ...

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Morning News – February 15

Feb 15, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Periods of rain or drizzle changing to flurries this afternoon. Local snowfall amount of 2 to 4 cm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming north 30 gusting to 50 early this afternoon. Temperature falling to -10 this afternoon. Wind chill -20 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – ...

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Area Road Conditions – February 15

Feb 15, 2023 at 07:05 If you are travelling towards Sudbury be aware that the bus consortium there has cancelled school buses in the Sudbury, Espanola and Massey area Wednesday due to poor road conditions on most rural and side roads. Due to the poor road conditions and in the interest of safety, Route E026 servicing École Sainte-Anne (Spanish) will be cancelled today.   ...

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Flash Freeze Warning (Pukaskwa Park, White River, Dubreuilville, Wawa)

At 5:53 a.m. a Flash Freeze Warning was issued for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville A flash freeze is expected this afternoon as northerly winds usher in a significantly colder air mass. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Flash ...

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Flash Freeze Warning (Chapleau, Missinabie Lake)

At 5:53 a.m. a Flash Freeze Warning was issued for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake A flash freeze is expected this afternoon as northerly winds usher in a significantly colder air mass. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Flash freeze warnings are issued ...

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Flash Freeze Warning (Agawa, Lake Superior Park)

At 5:53 a.m. a Flash Freeze Warning was issued for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park A flash freeze is expected this afternoon as northerly winds usher in a significantly colder air mass. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Flash freeze warnings are ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

At 5:47 a.m. a Winter Weather Travel Advisory was issued for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Snow will continue through this afternoon before tapering to flurries from west to east this evening. An additional 10 – 15cm is possible. A flash freeze is possible this morning as northerly winds usher in a significantly colder air mass which could lead to icy conditions. ...

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Morning News – February 14

Feb 14, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Clear. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 3. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers this evening. Rain beginning near midnight. Amount 5 to 10 mm. ...

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Special Weather Statement “Snow” – (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

At 5:25 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement warning of snow for regions of Ontario including  Manitouwadge – Hornepayne. A low-pressure system originating from the Four Corners (Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico)) is expected to impact the region tonight into Wednesday night. Precipitation associated with the low may begin as rain or a mix of rain and snow ...

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