Local & Area News

East Algoma OPP – Fourth Person Arrested

On February 20, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offenders Parole Enforcement (ROPE) team arrested a fourth person in Toronto. On February 6, 2025, the OPP executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Frobel Drive in Elliot Lake. Police seized more than 2300 grams of illicit drugs (estimated street value exceeding $460,000), cash, ...

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Saturday Morning News – February 22

Weather: White River – Dubreuilville Today – Flurries. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light late this afternoon. High -5. Wind chill -17 this morning and -9 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of flurries this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -16. Wind chill -11 this ...

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BZDELL, Richard “Rick” “Rigamo”

Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Mapleview, Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the age of 67 years.   Dear son of the late Michael Bzdell, the late Alice Cannon, née Christiansen (late Allan Cannon “Sonny”). Dear brother of Garrett Bzdell (Nicole), David Bzdell and Peter Bzdell (Maren). Loving uncle of Shelley B. Casey (Eric), Lennea Palsen and ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after break & enter

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a known blue sports car with no plates on Farquhar Place in Elliot Lake. The driver had a suspended license and no vehicle documents could be provided to police. In addition, drug paraphernalia and suspected Fentanyl, Hydromorphine, and Cocaine was located inside the car. The driver ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after theft of light bar

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft incident on West Street in the Town of Blind River. The owner of a pickup truck witnessed their roommate removing the light bar from the vehicle. Donna SMITH, 60 years old from Blind River was charged with Theft ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after break & enter

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested ta person in relation to a break & enter on Tokyo Crescent in Elliot Lake. On February 19, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m. the complainant reported a known person inside a residence who was on release conditions not to be. Police located the person walking a short distance away and was subsequently ...

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SPRENG, Darwin Ross “Spike”

August 26th, 1936 – February 20th, 2025 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Spike at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa on Thursday, February 20th, 2025. He leaves behind his wife Noreen of 61 years, brother of the late Geraldine Spreng, and cousin of Rodney Spreng (Margo). Loved father to Andrea (Tom Curtis) Kent and ...

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DUNN, Beulah

Peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Saviour at Golden Birches Terrace on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the age of 100 with family at her side. Beulah was predeceased by her husband Steven Dunn and daughter Bryden Dilley (Peter). Beloved mother of Moyra Waito (Mark) and Andrew Dunn (Sylvia). She was the daughter of the late William Edward ...

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Friday Morning News – February 21st

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Sunny. Increasing cloudiness this morning then 40% chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High -5. Wind chill -24 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this evening. Flurries beginning ...

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Alamos Gold Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2024 Results

Alamos Gold Inc. today reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. “We delivered another record year operationally and financially driven by strong performances across our operations. Production grew 7% to 567,000 ounces, meeting our increased guidance and achieving a new annual record for the second consecutive year. Full year costs were in line with ...

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Thursday Morning News – February 20

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of light snow early this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -7. Wind chill -21 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 22. Wind chill -14 this evening and minus 28 ...

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Happenings at First United Church – February 19

Sunday morning the message was based on the Scripture from Luke 6:17-26: ‘The beatitudes upon the plain’.  ‘ This morning Luke’s version of the beatitudes may sound a little unfamiliar. Because we are far more accustomed to hearing the expansion on these blessings in the gospel of Matthew. In each case, they are set in the context of a sermon ...

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Between the Covers – February 19th

Celebrate Freedom to Read Week: February 23 – March 1, 2025 Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. As of 2024, Freedom to Read Week entered a new phase led by Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Urban Libraries Council, and the Ontario Library Association in partnership ...

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