We had 114 golfers! 1st Flight: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Spare – 35 2nd: Jody McRae, Chrystal Morden, Rachael Korytko-Amos – 36 3rd: Toni Rutland, Lise Noel, Guylaine Domich – 39 2nd Flight: 1st: Darlene Trovarello, Caroline Desgagne, Lise Noel – 40 2nd: Erin Andrews, Maury O’Neill, Spare – 41 3rd: Linda Guindon, Louise Moran, Spare – 42 3rd ...
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Split the Pot Lottery returns with bigger prizes!
Split the Pot Lottery is back with more winners than ever! From August 7 to September 18, this collaborative fundraising effort supports 62 participating hospitals across Ontario and offers players 64 total chances to win — 51 chances to win early bird prizes totaling $102,000 and 13 chances to win a split of the grand prize payout, estimated to be ...
Read More »Senior’s Golf – August 7
We had 25 golfers out on another beautiful afternoon in Wawa. 1st Place – Lorna, Linda G. & Andre – 32 2nd Place – Marcelle & Butch – 35 3rd Place – Barb & Scott – 36 Least Putts – Marcelle and Butch – 11 Closest to Pin on #3 – Barb Closest to Pin #7 – Danny Ticket Draws ...
Read More »Thursday Morning News – August 8th
Weather: Today – Showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 20. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Low 12. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are currently 25 active wildland ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Individual Charged with 1st Degree Murder after death of victim
The victim has succumbed to their injuries, additional charges were laid, and a third person has been charged in relation to a stabbing incident in Batchewana First Nation. On July 30, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service and the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a stabbing incident on ...
Read More »Wednesday Morning News – August 7th
Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness early this evening. 40 percent chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Low 15. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are currently 25 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 17 are being ...
Read More »DAVIDSON, Murray Andrew
Passed away suddenly with his family by his side on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre at the age of 58 years. Beloved husband of Tracey (nee Dorey) Davidson for 14 years. Loving and proud father of Serenity. Dear son of Alva and the late William “Bill” Davidson. Brother of Cathy Edison (John), Douglas Davidson ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Traffic Stop Results in Drug Charges
On August 5, 2024, the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 17 within the community of Garden River First Nation. At approximately 3:30 a.m., police observed a westbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. Police pursued the vehicle as it entered Sault Ste Marie City limits travelling at ...
Read More »SE OPP – Human Remains found at Montreal River Harbour in 2017 are identified
Police have successfully concluded a seven-year death investigation using investigative genetic genealogy (IGG). On July 30, 2017, a hiker located human remains on a cliff overlooking Montreal River Harbour, approximately an hour north of Sault Ste. Marie. As a result, members of the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation under the direction of ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Two Drivers face Stunt Driving Charges
On August 2, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were on general patrol conducting radar enforcement on Highway 11-17 near Nipigon. Officers located a vehicle travelling at 160 Km/Hr. A traffic stop was subsequently completed and through investigation, a 27-year-old male from Surrey, British Columbia has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Driver faces Impaired Driving Charge
On August 1, 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a call for service about a possible impaired driver on Highway 17 near Nipigon. Nipigon OPP members patrolled and subsequently located the vehicle shortly thereafter. Officers spoke to the driver and determined that the driver was impaired by drug. The driver was ...
Read More »Moore, Kathleen (Kathy) nee Woods
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother – Kathleen (Kathy) Margaret (Woods) Moore in her 87th year, at the Ottawa General Hospital, on Monday, August 5th, 2024. Beloved wife of the love of her life, of 68 years, William (Bill). Loving mother of Billy (late Monique), ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Speeder charged with Impaired
On August 3, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties when officers observed a westbound car travelling at a high rate of speed on Trunk Road in the City of Sault Ste Marie. A traffic stop was initiated and while the officer was speaking to the driver, ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Dangerous Operation Charges Laid
On August 2, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to complaint of a possible intoxicated individual and their off-leash dog who were causing a disturbance at a local beach on Harmony Beach Road in Goulais River. OPP were advised that the dog owner and dog had left the beach ...
Read More »Tuesday Morning News – August 6
Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 38 active fires in the Northwest Region in various stages of control: 5 are under control, 3 are being held, 6 are not under control and 24 are being observed. The fire hazard for ...
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