Local & Area News

Multiple traffic complaints from concerned road users helped police locate a driver believed to be impaired by drugs. On November 13, 2024, at approximately 5:17 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began receiving multiple traffic complaints of a vehicle that was driving in a dangerous manner on Highway 17 east of Sault Ste. Marie. Witnesses ...

Three individuals are facing criminal charges following a traffic stop in the city’s west end. On November 12, 2024, at approximately 12:20 a.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol on Third Line West, when they observed a motor vehicle pulling out of a property that was under construction. Officers further observed the vehicle ...

A neighbour dispute escalated to criminal charges for one individual after police were called to a residence in Goulais River. On November 8, 2024, at approximately 11:17 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police responded to a weapons occurrence on Robertson Lake Road. The complainant reported that their neighbour had threatened to shoot their dogs, then had ...

A traffic stop on Highway 17 north of the city has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On November 7, 2024, at approximately 6:32 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol, when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 17 near Sixth Line. A traffic stop ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park. Today – Cloudy. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill minus 5 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind becoming south 20 km/h before morning. Low plus 3. Sunday – Showers. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming west 40 gusting to ...

Schedule of Games: Friday, Nov 15, 2024 1 BEER 6:00 PM Cluster Pucks VS Beer Naked Ladies 2 REC 7:00 PM Regretzkies VS No More Excuses 3 REC 8:00 PM Superior Puckers VS Power Danger Ninja 4 REC 9:00 PM Moose on the Loose VS Snoop Doggz 5 BEER 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s VS Zero Pucks Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 ...

This Sunday our scriptures will be Daniel 12: 1-3; Mark 13:1-8  and Hebrews 10: 11-25. Our service will be shared with St. John’s United in Marathon. Please Remember The wreaths are all laid now To pay homage to the dead The grey of the cold November day Is slashed with poppy red.   A special group of people march Led ...

On October 15, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced a sexual assault investigation that occurred between September 2023 and October 15, 2024. The assaults were reported to have occurred at a school in Blind River. As a result of the investigation, Donald TRUDEAU, 72 years age from Blind River, has been charged with: Sexual Interference – two ...

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 5. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of drizzle. Fog patches developing this evening. Low plus 1. Saturday – Cloudy. 30% chance of drizzle in ...

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced it intends to begin a national strike on Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET. Canada Post’s operations will shut down during a national strike, affecting millions of Canadians and businesses across the country. Customers will experience delays due to the strike activity. Mail and parcels will not be processed or ...

Sault College and Lake Superior State University ACHA DII hockey teams are proud to introduce the inaugural Lou Lukenda Cup. This exciting annual series will showcase the talent and competitive spirit of collegiate hockey in the twin Soos as the two teams compete against each other over a series of five games. The series will kick off on November 22, ...

Northern Lights Ford had one of the most successful We Scare Hunger campaigns to date! On Monday, November 4th, two F-150’s dropped off non-perishable food items to our local Wawa Community Food Bank.  A cheque for $2010.25 was also presented to the volunteers at the food bank.  Our goal was to fill three F-150’s so, we met our target! Thank ...

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 2 2 LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 2 2 MATHIAS, Danette 1 2 2 SWITZER, Anya 1 2 2 AMOS, Tracy 4 1 2 CHIUPKA, Lorna 4 1 2 PARSONS, Rochelle 4 1 2 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 1 2 WATSON, Heather 4 1 2 BONITZKE, Wendy 5 0 2 KRELL, Michelle 5 0 2 SPENCER, Diane ...

Weather: Wawa: s   News Tidbits: Don’t forget the power outage that Algoma Power has scheduled today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Highway 101 East of the Tik Road including the Jackpine Tower Site. This interruption is required for a line upgrade.

This past weekend the Curling Club was busy.  Rob MacLeod, Curling Instructor from Sault Ste. Marie was in Wawa to show local “curlers” the various skills and strategies found in curling.  Everyone got the chance to participate in an informal practice game at the end of the sessions. BIG THANKS to Rob and the local volunteers. On Friday there were ...