Local & Area News

There were 141 golfers, it was sunny and 14C. Don’t forget that on September 5th, the early Shotgun start will move to 1 p.m., and the late Shotgun will start at 5 p.m. Please add first and last names on the Scorecards Men’s Nights will be adjusting due to daylight restrictions, stay tuned. 1st Flight Score 1st Shane Bukowski Anders ...

Weather: Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h near noon. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light near midnight. Low 8. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 27 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 5 are under ...

At 8:09 a.m. Environment Canada cancelled the Frost Advisory. Sep 1, 2024 at 20:33 Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for overnight. Temperatures are expected to drop to near zero degrees celsius early Monday morning. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees as may damage some crops in frost-prone ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Local smoke. High 24. Humidex 27. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. A few showers beginning early this evening and ending overnight then 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms this evening and after midnight. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming ...

We had 23 golfers turn out on what was probably the hottest day of the summer for golfing. Everyone appreciated the air conditioning back at the clubhouse. 1st Place – Lise & Victor 2nd Place – Linda G. & Eric 3rd Place – Erin & Ray Least Putts – Shirley, Luan & Sue Closest to Pin #3 – Erin Closest ...

One individual is facing drug charges following a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in the Town of Manitouwadge. On August 29, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, with assistance from the Emergency Response Team and Manitouwadge OPP Detachment, executed a CDSA search warrant at a residence on ...

On August 26, 2024, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began a fraud investigation that occurred between August 10, 2024, and August 18, 2024, that took place at a local outfitters store in the City of Elliot Lake. Investigation determined an employee stole store items, cash, had pocketed money from the till and refunded store items ...

On August 29, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a rail scrap yard on Highway 17 in the village of Spragge. The suspect had loaded scrap metal in a trailer from the rail yard and a struggle ensued between the complainant and the suspect. While ...

We had 99 golfers. It was another beautiful day on the course. Huge shout out to our sponsors and participants! **Reminder – tee times now begin at 1:00 pm and end at 5:12 pm** 1st Flight: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Guylaine Domich – 35 2nd: Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Guylaine Domich – 37 3rd: Caroline Desgagne, Isabel Chicoine, Lise ...

Weather: Today – Showers ending early this afternoon then clearing. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Local smoke overnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 11. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: ...

The Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is set to conduct patrols for Labour Day Long Weekend (August 30, 2024, to September 2, 2024). The OPP will be taking a combined approach of education and focused enforcement during the initiative. Officers will increase public compliance with traffic laws relating to the “Big Four” causal factors in ...

Hon. Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Room 281 Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A 1 August 29th , 2024 OPEN LETTER: Little Current Swing Bridge Delays Dear Premier Ford , I am writing to you about your recent conversation with Manitoulin residents about the Little Current Swing Bridge and the delays in its replacement. As you are aware, ...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. announces an updated independent Mineral Resource Estimate, inclusive of an open pit and underground Mineral Resource, prepared by WSP Canada Inc. for the Company’s 100% owned Wawa Gold Project in Ontario. Highlights (Table 1 and Figures 1 to 2) The updated MRE has added significantly to the previous 2019 MRE, with an Indicated Mineral Resource of ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 24. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight. Wind becoming south 20 km/h before morning. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 27 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are being held, 2 are under control and 23 are being observed. ...

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has approved PUC Transmission LP’s Leave to Construct application, paving the way for construction of a new 230 kV transformer line and transformer station that will service Sault Ste. Marie’s west end and play a critical role in supporting Algoma Steel Inc’s (ASI) transition from coal to electric arc furnaces in its steel making process. ...