Local & Area News

Oct 13, 1951 – Dec 13, 2024 Our Fiona Beck Williams, died suddenly and unexpectedly on December 13th, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born October 13th, 1953 in Wawa, she was predeceased by her parents, Charlotte (née Enright) 1971 and Scotty (William) Beck 1982; by her sister Connie in 1992, by her brother Des Beck 2013 and sister-in-law Maureen (née ...

Michael Michaud, President & CEO; Jean-François Montreuil, VP, Exploration; Andrew Watt,Project Manager of Red Pine Exploration Inc., met with Foundation Chair Susan Switzer, Treasurer Holly Kettles and Director Marla Jones to present a $2,000 cheque in support of the “We’re not taking this lying down” campaign to purchase 10 new hospital beds and the 9&Dine Golf Tournament. Red Pine Exploration ...

147 golfers enjoyed the sunny weather and warm temperatures of 15C. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors, without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Isaac Dechamplain Sedrik Rioux Kyston Stevens 31 2nd Shane ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low plus 5. Sunday – Mainly sunny. High 19. UV index 9 or very high. Sunday Evening – Cloudy periods. Low 9. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Fynn Manttari who will now be playing for the Kirkland Lake Gold ...

It was Friday the 13th, and unlucky for these two vehicles. SE OPP were called to the scene of a collision between a vehicle and motorcycle late yesterday afternoon at the intersection of  Churchll Avenue and Spruce Street. Although an ambulance attended, no one was taken to hospital. There was quite a bit of damage visible on the rear tail ...

There were 102 Golfers, a great turnout even with the chilly temperatures. Please keep up the pace with group in front of you. 1st FLIGHT: 1st – Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Cindy Jozin – 36 2nd –Toni Rutland, Guylaine Domich, Spare – 37 3rd – Sue Lord, Ashley Coombs, Chanelle Martelli – 40 2nd FLIGHT: 1st – Judy Zagar, Tracey ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region yesterday. Wawa 4 (WAW004) is 1.8 hectares and is located 1 kilometre west of White River, approximately 500 metres south of highway 17. Two FireRanger crews have responded to the fire. The fire is now under control. There are 2 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region; One is ...

Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 3 with risk of frost. Saturday – Sunny. High 18. UV index 8 or very high. Saturday Night – Cloudy periods. Low 5. News Tidbits: The 4.5km Annual International Bridge Walk between the twin Soo’s will be held on June 28th. ...

At a celebration in Ulukhaktok today, Canada Post unveiled an upcoming stamp honouring Indigenous leader, Julia Haogak Ogina. The accomplished Inuit drum dance teacher has devoted her life to maintaining the culture and language of her ancestors. Ogina is known for her efforts to retrieve and preserve drum dance songs and the creation of a regional language framework and programs promoting oral learning ...

I’d spent the afternoon fishing, swimming, picking berries, in a quite warm June, at William Teddy’s Park, The day was almost done, as I walked my way home, reluctantly, but as promised, before dark, Life can touch you tenderly when young, before its harsh realities are loudly to your psyche sung, It rose from so low in the eastern sky, ...

There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region yesterday: Wawa 4 (WAW004) is 0.3 hectares and is located 1 kilometre west of White River, approximately 500 metres south of highway 17. Two FireRanger crews have responded to the fire. The fire is not under control. There are 2 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region; One is ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 16. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Clearing late this evening. Low plus 4. Friday – A mix of sun and cloud. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Friday Evening – Clear. Low plus 3. News Tidbits: Confederation College President Michelle Salo delivered her Report ...

Police have arrested and charged two individuals in relation to an infant death that occurred one and a half years ago. On Saturday, December 2, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a hospital in Wawa where an infant was brought in by family members with no vital signs. ...

On Monday June 9, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of unwanted persons on Wellington Street in the Town of Blind River. Upon arrival, officers located a blue pickup truck with two individuals inside. While speaking with the driver, officers observed a cannabis vaporizer on the ...

On Sunday June 8, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a domestic disturbance in the Town of Blind River. A couple were involved in a physical altercation that escalated outside, where one individual got behind the wheel of a vehicle and intentionally struck the other, ...