Local & Area News

Mixed Curling Standings – November 24

Team Rank Wins G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 4 4 TERRIS, Tom 2 3 4 BUCKELL, Chris 3 2 2 DUGGAN, Sarah 3 2 4 FAHRER, Tom 3 2 4 GLOVER, Justine 3 2 4 MORRISON, Matthew 3 2 4 HUFF, Amanda 8 1 3 RAINVILLE, Heather 8 1 3 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 8 1 3 DERESKI, Daryl 12 0 2 HALL, ...

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Friday Morning News – November 28th

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this morning. High -6. Wind chill -17 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -13. Wind chill -11 this evening and -16 ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Friday, November 28th

Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Snow covered Partly snow packed Fair Yes From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow packed Snow covered Good Yes Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and wet road Bare and dry road Good No From Hinckler Lake to Chapleau Snow packed Snow covered Good Yes Hwy 17 From Sault ...

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Highway Closures (7:04)

  Highway From Time of Closure Notes Closed 655 Jct 11/655 to Kidd Creek Mine 2025-11-26 08:37 Weather Conditions Closed 11 Kqpuskasing to Longlac 2025-11-27 21:26 Weather Conditions            

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Happenings at Wawa First United – November 27

Last Sunday was the Reign of Christ Sunday. We joined service with St.John’s United in Marathon and the guest Speaker was Melody Duncanson-Hales. She serves as Community of Faith Support Minister on the Canadian Shield Regional Council. Here is a portion of her Sunday message. “And is it true? The most tremendous tale of all, seen in a stained-glass windows ...

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Thursday Morning News – November 27th

Weather: Winter Storm Warning Today – Periods of snow. Blowing snow early this morning. Local blowing snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind north 40 km/h gusting to 60. High -4. Wind chill near -16. Tonight – Periods of snow. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low -8. Wind chill near -15. News Tidbits: The Sault College Women’s Hockey ...

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School Buses Cancelled: Wawa, White River, Chapleau, & Hornepayne

Nov 27, 2025 at 06:45 Due to the inclement weather, visibility concerns, and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation servicing schools in Wawa, White River, Chapleau, & Hornepayne will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont & area No alerts in this area, transportation is running as per normal schedule Central Algoma ...

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MHS Evacuated UPDATED

Nov 26, 2025 at 15:28 Gas Odour Prompts Precautionary Evacuation at Michipicoten High School Earlier today, Michipicoten High School students and staff were evacuated from the building as a precautionary measure as a gas odour was detected in the school.  Students and staff were relocated to Ecole St. Joseph for a short time. The gas company and the fire department ...

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Men’s Curling Standings – November 26

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 4 4 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 3 4 TERRIS, Spencer 2 3 4 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 4 1 4 MORRISON, Matthew 4 1 4 HALE, Ron 6 0 4   Game Schedule for Monday, December 1st. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 HALE BUMSTEAD LESCHISHIN T.TERRIS MORRISON S.TERRIS

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made in Elliot Lake Fires

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to numerous fires in Elliot Lake between September 24, 2024, and July 8, 2025. Police investigated a series of arsons which occurred in the City of Elliot Lake resulting in numerous structure and motor vehicle fires. After a lengthy and comprehensive investigation, the OPP arrested a person on ...

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Wednesday Morning News – November 26th

Weather: Winter Storm Warning Today – Snow at times heavy. Local blowing snow this morning. Blowing snow this afternoon. Amount 15 to 25 cm. Wind north 40 km/h gusting to 60. High -1 with temperature falling to -4 this afternoon. Wind chill -8 this morning and -13 this afternoon. Tonight – Snow and blowing snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind north ...

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School Buses Cancelled: Wawa, White River, Chapleau, & Hornepayne

Nov 26, 2025 at 06:31 Due to the inclement weather, visibility concerns, and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation servicing schools in Wawa, White River, Chapleau, & Hornepayne will be cancelled for today. Schools will remain open. Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont & area No alerts in this area, transportation is running as per normal schedule Central Algoma ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Wednesday, November 26th

Nov 26, 2025 at 06:14 Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Partly snow covered Fair No 2025-11-26 05:09 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Snow covered Fair No 2025-11-26 05:20 Hwy 129 From Thessalon to Hinckler Lake Bare and wet road Good No 2025-11-26 05:19 From Hinckler Lake to Chapleau Snow covered Fair No 2025-11-26 05:20 Hwy ...

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Major Winter Storm Warning Continues

Nov 26, 2025 at 06:01 Agawa – Lake Superior Park Continuing today, ending Thursday afternoon or night. Total snowfall amounts of 30 to 60 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour. Near zero visibility at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Marathon – Schreiber Today through Thursday morning. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 ...

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East Algoma OPP – Witnesses Sought in November 24th Fatal Collision

On November 24, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) on Causley Street (Highway 17) in Blind River. At approximately 5:15 p.m. police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision involving an eastbound Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) and cyclist. The cyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene and the ...

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