Local & Area News

Vœux du premier ministre Ford à l’occasion de l’Action de grâce

Le premier ministre Doug Ford a émis la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de l’Action de grâce : « Au moment où les Ontariens et les Ontariennes célèbrent le changement de saison, il importe de faire une pause et de réfléchir à toutes les raisons que nous avons de rendre grâce. Pour certains, l’Action de grâce peut se traduire par des ...

Read More »

Are you ready to start curling?

Curlers are excited – the ice in the Curling Rink is scheduled to be ready for the start of the season on November 7th. Registration for Curling will be held on October 17th and 19th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Welcome back to all of our returning curlers and we are encouraging new and ...

Read More »

Morning News – October 10

Monday, October 10, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 11. Wind chill -6 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. Low +5. Forest Fire Update: There is one active wildland fire in the Northeast Region. The fire hazard is low ...

Read More »

East Algoma OPP – Driver Flees from Police, is arrested

On October 6, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested another person in relation to a previous fail to stop for police occurrence which ended on Birch Road in Elliot Lake. On September 7, 2022, police were called to a disturbance on Willoughby Road. Two people had departed in a pick-up truck prior to police arrival. The pick-up truck was ...

Read More »

Morning News – October 8

Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. High 10. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -1. Wind chill -3 overnight. Forest Fire Update: There is one active wildland fire in the Northeast Region. The ...

Read More »

SE OPP – Operation Impact begins today, October 7th

SE OPP Wawa

On October 5, 2022 at approximately 3:54 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a possible impaired driver on Highway 129, near Chapleau. The vehicle was located, and further investigation revealed that the driver was impaired. As a result, Calvin LECUYER, 35 years-of-age, of Chapleau, was charged with the following: Operation ...

Read More »

COVID numbers on the rise: residents are reminded to take necessary precautions

Algoma Public Health has observed an increasing trend in high risk COVID-19 cases across Algoma over the past week. Early signals indicate increased transmission of COVID-19 in the region. Residents are reminded to continue to take the necessary precautions to reduce the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19. Across the Algoma District, the weekly incidence of new high risk cases has ...

Read More »

Morning News – October 7

Friday, October 7, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near noon. High 7. Wind chill -8 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers overnight. Wind becoming west 20 km/h before morning. Low plus 2. Forest Fire Update: There is one active wildland ...

Read More »

SE OPP – Operation Impact begins today, October 7th

SE OPP Wawa

The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be focusing on road safety this Thanksgiving weekend by participating in Operation Impact from Friday, October 7 to Monday, October 10, 2022. This annual campaign is supported by Transport Canada, The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) and the OPP. The goal is to reduce collisions, injuries and ...

Read More »

SE OPP – Charges laid after family dispute

SE OPP Wawa

On October 2, 2022, at approximately 1:36 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a family dispute on Michipicoten First Nation. As a result of the investigation, Krista STONE, 24 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with the following: Mischief, contrary to section 430(4) of the Criminal Code (CC) ...

Read More »

Marathon OPP – Take Measures to Protect your Property

Members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment would like to remind community members of the Lock It or Lose It guidelines after receiving numerous reports of vehicle and property theft within the community. The OPP is requesting assistance from the public to help prevent these crimes of opportunity by following some simple tips: Always roll up your vehicle’s ...

Read More »

Do You have Ancestors buried in Michipicoten River Cemetery – can you help?

The local Cemetery Committee has embarked on a beautification project for local cemeteries, and the Heritage Committee would like to assist them with Michipicoten River Cemetery, situated just after crossing the Magpie River bridge over Silver Falls on the way to Michipicoten Harbour. Michipicoten River Cemetery is a scenic graveyard perched on the south north bank of the Michipicoten River ...

Read More »

Between the Covers – October 6

New books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are: “Has Anyone Seen My Toes” by Christopher Buckley, “Treasure State” by C.J. Box, “Oath of Loyalty” by Kyle Mills and “Dreamland” by Nicholas Sparks. The Staff Pick of the Week is “Fall of Giants” by Ken Follett. From the book jacket: It is 1911. The Coronation Day of King George V. The ...

Read More »

Morning News – October 6

Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Rain showers ending this afternoon then cloudy with 60% chance of flurries or rain showers. Wind becoming north 40 km/h gusting to 60 this morning. Temperature falling to plus 4 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this evening. Wind northeast 40 km/h gusting ...

Read More »

Men’s Night Golf – October 1

Closing Tournament (54 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Jeff Amos, James Roberge, Chris Simon – 67 2nd: Luke Morden, Tom Terris, Mojo – 67 3rd: James Morden, Monte White, Anders Dereski – 67 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Jake Sanderson, Matt Kloosterhuis, Richard Davidson – 72 2nd: Steve Jozin, Scott Carruthers, Kevin Auger – 72 3rd: Tim Lesarge, Mike Hogan, Peter Russ – ...

Read More »