Local & Area News

Karen peacefully with family by her side at Chapman House Residential Hospice Owen Sound early Tuesday morning March 7th, 2023.  Karen Roberts (nee Ruffett) of Wiarton in her 72nd year.  Beloved wife of Wayne Roberts and cherished mother of Brett and his partner Marcy of Manitoba and predeceased by daughter Barbara. Loving grandmother of Jordan Famiglietti. Sister of Jim Ruffett ...

A resident of Wawa is facing charges after being found intoxicated in public. On March 4, 2023, at approximately 10:49 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Chris Simon Drive in Wawa. Police attended the scene and arrested one person for public intoxication. The accused was transported to the ...

Today, Sault College in partnership with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) held its annual Bridge Building Competition offering an experiential learning opportunity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). This year’s competition drew 360 balsa wood bridges from students from grades 4-12, as well as younger and older entries through the open category. Students designed, created, and submitted the balsa wood ...

After having some chefs and a dental hygienist come in to visit the Sir James Dunn Kindergarten class, as part of their community helpers unit, they recently had a technician from the MNRF and a scientist come in a tell them all about their professions.   Shannon Murphy, from the MNRF, showed us how diverse and interesting her job is.  ...

Team Rank Wins G.P. BUCKELL, Chris 1 5 6 TERRIS, Tom 1 5 6 FAHRER, Tom 3 4 6 HALL, Dave 3 4 6 McCOY, Joe 3 4 6 SWITZER, Anya 5 1 6 SMIT, Brandon 6 0 5 STOYCHEFF, Peter 6 0 5 Game Schedule for March 23rd, 2023 Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 HALL SMIT ...

In September 2022, Ontario school buses added overhead amber lights that flash to make it easier for drivers to recognize when a bus is preparing to stop. Despite this, many communities have noted the same number of vehicles not stopping for school buses. This is very concerning, as it puts children’s lives in danger. The Superior East Detachment of the ...

On March 1, 2023, at approximately 1:12 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Front Street in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old person, from Hearst, was arrested and charged with the following: Harassing Communications Criminal Harassment – repeatedly communicate Breach of ...

Mar 10, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High -6. Wind chill -21 this morning and -13 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low -18. Wind chill -14 this evening and -27 overnight. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Cathy Cyr ...

RANK WINS G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 14 15 BUSSINEAU, Denise 2 10 15 BONITZKE, Wendy 3 9 15 SPENCER, Diane 4 7 15 PARSONS, Rochelle 4 7 15 AMOS, Tracy 6 5 15 CHIUPKA, Lorna 7 4 15 MATHIAS, Danette 7 4 15 The regular season has concluded, and there are no scheduled League curling games during March Break. Season ...

La Société d’aide au développement des collectivités de Supérieur Est (SADCSE) est un organisme à but non lucratif qui offre des services en développement économique aux petites entreprises et à la communauté régionale dans la région Supérieur Est.   En 2022, la SADCSE a accordé une somme de 1 161 367$ en prêts locaux et régionaux.  Ces prêts ont eu ...

The Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation (SECFDC) is a non-profit organization offering small business and regional community economic development services to the Superior East region.   For the 2022 year the Superior East CFDC approved a grand total of $1,161,367 in local and regional loans.  These loans impacted 35 jobs in the region.  A total of $1,205,535 was also ...

Mar 9, 2023 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind northeast 20 km/h. High minus 2. Wind chill -23 this morning and -8 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness after midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h. Low -17. Wind chill minus 11 this evening and -26 overnight. News Tidbits: Don’t forget Showcase 2023 ...

The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a death in White River. On February 28, 2023, shortly before 9:30 a.m., members of the Superior East OPP and Algoma District Paramedic Services responded to an individual in distress at a business in White River. The individual was transported to hospital. The person was pronounced deceased at ...

In collaboration with The Wawa Family Health Team and Wawa Area Food Strategy, the Wawa Public Library will be starting a Seed Library! A Seed Swap will be held at the Wawa Public Library on Saturday March 11th, from 12pm until 2pm. There will be some experienced gardeners here for you to talk to and get tips from. We will ...

The Second Sunday of Lent This week the scripture was Genesis 12: 1-4a and the message was on the ‘Blessings’ Abraham received from God and the blessings we too receive.  There is one little caveat on receiving blessings and that is ,”, .. so that you will be a blessing” (Gen 12:2c) We should be willing to share our blessings ...