Local & Area News

East Algoma OPP – Multiple Charges Laid after traffic stop

On September 2, 2022 at approximately 5:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a possible impaired driver complaint on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported a female driver who looked to be impaired in a silver and black pick-up truck. The vehicle licence plate and last known direction of travel was also provided. Police located ...

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STONE, Robert Lee

Passed away unexpectedly at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the age of 58 years. Very proud father of Francis “Frank” (Sierra). Cherished grandfather of Elexis, Grace, Sophie and Faith. Dear son of Agnes Stone and the late Francis Stone. Brother of Evelyn Stone, Delphis Stone and Joanne Stone. He will be remembered by his nieces, ...

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Ladies Night Golf – August 31st

(63 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Lise Noel, Guylaine Domich, Toni Rutland – 38 2nd:Suzanne Lacasse, Guylaine Domich, Trudy Dunham – 40 3rd: Rachael Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko, Connie Taylor – 42 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Casse Provost, Marcie DLF, Lindsey Kobzick – 43 2nd: Shirley Hale, Ann Fenlon, Norma Kauk – 44 3rd: Gen Verrault, Melanie Charbonneau, Carrie Belanger – 45 3rd ...

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Men’s Night Golf – September 1st

(117 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Dylan Buckell, Brandon Case, Brad Case – 30 2nd: Shane Bukowski, Sheldon Lacroix, Roger Lefebvre – 31 3rd: Derek Hardy, Michel Lemoyne, Lee Bryar – 33 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Mike McCoy, Mark McRae, Rolly Lachapelle – 33 2nd: Dave Hall, Spencer Hall, Spare – 34 3rd: Jeremy Lord, Jason Rouleau, Spare – 34 3rd FLIGHT: ...

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Morning News – September 6

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy before morning. Low 8. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1014 8 Elliot Lake & Area 561 8 North Algoma 303 0 Sault ...

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Le ministre de l’Éducation souhaite aux élèves une année scolaire normale, stable et enrichissante

Aujourd’hui, le ministre de l’Éducation, Stephen Lecce, a publié la déclaration suivante pour souligner le début de l’année scolaire 2022-2023 : « Cette nouvelle année scolaire marque le début d’un retour à une expérience scolaire normale et complète pour les élèves, en salle de classe, pendant toute l’année scolaire. Après deux années de perturbations dues à la pandémie, les élèves ...

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Province Thanks Workers on Labour Day

Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement to mark Labour Day: “Today, and every day, we pay tribute to the hardworking men and women who keep Ontario moving. Workers are – and always have been – the backbone of our province. You are heroes, building the roofs over our heads, putting food on ...

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Province Thanks Workers on Labour Day

Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement to mark Labour Day: “Today, and every day, we pay tribute to the hardworking men and women who keep Ontario moving. Workers are – and always have been – the backbone of our province. You are heroes, building the roofs over our heads, putting food on ...

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La province remercie les travailleurs à l’occasion de la fête du Travail

Monte McNaughton, ministre du Travail, de l’Immigration, de la Formation et du Développement des compétences, a fait la déclaration suivante pour souligner la fête du Travail : « Aujourd’hui et chaque jour, nous rendons hommage aux femmes et aux hommes qui travaillent fort pour faire bouger l’Ontario. Les travailleuses et travailleurs sont — et ont toujours été — l’épine dorsale ...

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Morning News – September 5

Monday, September 5, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 8. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1014 8 Elliot Lake & Area 561 8 North Algoma 303 0 Sault Ste. Marie & Area 7,554 ...

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Lake Superior Park Experiences – Saturday, September 3

Looking for something to do? Got friends visiting and not sure what to do with them? Visit Lake Superior Provincial Park and not only enjoy the spectacular scenery but learn about this unique area. 1 p.m. Pinguisibi (Sand River Trail) GUIDED HIKE: SAND RIVER MIGRATION – Join Zane and Faith for a short walk along the Pingiusibi (Sand River) and ...

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Morning News – September 3

Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness early this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light after midnight. Low plus 3 with risk of frost. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 ...

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Lake Superior Park Experiences – Friday, September 2

Looking for something to do? Got friends visiting and not sure what to do with them? Visit Lake Superior Provincial Park and not only enjoy the spectacular scenery but learn about this unique area. 1 p.m. Rocky Point, Agawa Bay GUIDED HIKE: MINDFULNESS WALK – Take a meditative walk with Anna and Meadow through Lake Superior’s coastal forest. We’ll “shake ...

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The Algoma Fall Festival Celebrates 50 Years of Entertainment on Fire!

The Algoma Arts Festival Association is pleased to announce the 2022 Algoma Fall Festival! In our 50th season, we’ll be celebrating with The Tenors, Beolach, A Sharon, Lois & Bram Singalong and other amazing Canadian talent. The Algoma Fall Festival began in 1972 and has featured many prominent Canadian artists and performances over the years including The National Ballet of ...

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