Local & Area News

We are pleased to announce the appointment of the Honourable Harry S. LaForme to lead the Oce of Mizhinawe for the Robinson Huron Treaty First Nations in the ongoing annuities litigation. Justice LaForme is Anishinaabe from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Ontario, where he was born and raised and where some of his family continue to reside and ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Algoma Crime Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a driver/owner of a vehicle that may have been travelling on Highway 17 in the Bruce Mines area on January 20, 2023. On that date, shortly after 9:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment responded to a fatal collision in which 36-year-old Alicia ...

On April 25, 2023, at approximately 6:20 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the landfill site off Scott Road in Elliot Lake regarding a person trespassing. The complainant had reported a man was on the property collecting material and refusing to leave at closing time. The property manager and police spoke to the male at length, ...

Apr 27, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. Snow beginning this morning and ending this afternoon then 40% chance of drizzle or rain showers late this afternoon. Snowfall amount 5 cm except 10 cm over higher terrain. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High +4. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 2 or ...

Congratulations to Parker, who was the winner of the Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt! Thank you to all who participated! Follow us on social media or come visit us at the library to find out what other fun activities we are planning! Earth Day was April 22nd! Come visit the library and check out our display of Earth Day books. Help ...

Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre (Wawa) with Paula at his side on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 58 years. Cherished son of Sandra-Lea and the late Bob Jackson. David will be missed by the love of his life and best friend Paula and by her daughter Samantha (Josh Murphy). Adored grumpa of Paisley ...

In loving memory of my Dad & Grampa Doug McRae, Three years without you, yet I know you’ve never missed a celebration or a family dinner. You are missed beyond measure & so deeply loved. We wish you were here ❤️ All our love, Shannon, Owen & Jaya xo

Apr 26, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. High +4. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -5. Wind chill -7 overnight. News Tidbits: Disappointing to read that staffing shortages have delayed some surgeries at ...

The message for this Sunday was based on Luke 24:33-35  Jesus’ appearance on the road to Emmaus.  “Where do we find God?  Where do we encounter Christ? Just think of where Jesus was found after the resurrection. He was found in a cemetery garden, then in a room that was locked and shuttered, a room in which a group of ...

On April 22, 2023, shortly after 1:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a person driving a car while suspended on Algoma Street in the Town of Thessalon. A short time later, police located the car travelling northbound on Main Street and pulled into the parking lot ...

On April 21, 2023, shortly before 3:00 a.m., members of the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting stationary radar on Highway 17 in Laird Township when they attempted to stop a motor vehicle traveling over the posted speed limit. The individual refused to stop for police and fled the scene. Police did not pursue ...

On April 23, 2023, shortly after 11:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a pick-up truck in a ditch on Pipeline Road in the City of Elliot Lake. Police attended the area and located the pick-up truck with the driver inside. As the officer was speaking to the driver, it was determined ...

On April 22, 2023, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the City of Elliot Lake Shortly after 11:30 p.m., police were alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition reader in the officer’s cruiser of an unlicensed driver associated to a red pick-up truck. A traffic stop was initiated as the ...

Apr 25, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High +3. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -3. Wind chill -5 overnight. News Tidbits: The Wawa Goose Bar & ...

Late this afternoon, the Wawa Fire Department was called to an incident at the playset behind the Cenotaph in Queen’s Park. A firefighter could be seen carrying an extrication tool ‘jaws of life’ to one of the playsets. It appeared as if a child was possibly entangled in a piece of one of the playsets. There didn’t appear to be ...