Local & Area News

On August 23, 2022 at approximately 3:38 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of an assault in progress on Broomhead Road in Chapleau. Police attended the scene and, through investigation, a 14-year-old youth, from Chapleau, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code ...

(July 25, 1938 – August 26, 2022) Passed away peacefully at his home in Wawa. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa.

Monday, August 29, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A few showers ending this afternoon then cloudy. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning and early this afternoon. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 60% chance of showers overnight. ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to remind the motoring public about the rules of road in relation to keeping pedestrians safe at crosswalks. Vehicles must stop when a pedestrian is crossing a roadway at a marked or unmarked crosswalk. A pedestrian is considered to be crossing when “any part or extension of the body moves into the ...

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.   Agawa Bay Visitor Centre 11:00 AM ART PROGRAM: ART IN THE WILD – Lake Superior Provincial Park’s rugged landscape has inspired artists around the world. ...

Passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in his 75th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Olga Kennedy (nee McClelland) for 54 years. Cherished father of Becky Miller (Curt), Tammy Bull (late Denys), and Carla Kennedy (Jason). Loving grandpa of Kerri (Chris), Allison, Trevor and Alesha (Terry). Great ...

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.   Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MEET THE NATURALIST: EVERYBODY POOPS! – Who’s scat is that? Join Faith to identify animal ...

Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 27. Humidex 31. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this evening. A few showers beginning near midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and overnight. ...

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.   Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Drop-in: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM SPECIAL EVENT: NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM – Join us as we light up the Visitor ...

Friday, August 26, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 22. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low 10. COVID Statistics: Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1006 18 ...

Superior East OPP published the following on Twitter at 11:47 p.m., Thursday, August 25, 2022: #MISSING: #SuperiorEastOPP is seeking assistance in locating missing male, 56 y/o Serge FOURNIER. 5’6″, hair is short, white/dark and balding. Last seen near #Chapleau on Aug 13, 2022. Any information, please call the #OPP at 1-888-310-1122

With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Gaetan Ernest Marquis. Born to Georges and Carmen Marquis (Emond) on July 6, 1954 in La Sarre, QC, Gaetan was taken at the age of 68 by cancer on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, ON. Gaetan was a brother to Michel (deceased), Gabriel, Jocelyne, Norman (deceased) and ...

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.   Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MEET THE NATURALIST: BIRDING 101 – Cheeseburger! Mew! Teacher! Birds make many interesting sounds and ...

(102 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Brad Case, Brandon Case, Dylan Buckell – 31 2nd: Joel Vienneau, Mark Begin, Spare – 31 3rd: Mark McRae, Rolly Lachapelle, Mike McCoy – 33 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: James Morden, Jeff Lamon, Justin Mansbridge – 34 2nd: Cooper Moore, Sebastian Chevrier, Dylan Deforges – 34 3rd: Rene Gagne, Eric Levesque, Dimitri Levesque – 34 3rd ...

Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 10. COVID Statistics: Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 999 17 Elliot Lake & Area 549 16 North Algoma 303 2 Sault Ste. Marie & Area 7,452 72   ...