Local & Area News

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 – ...

In August 2022 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Sault Ste Marie OPP and the Sault Ste Marie Police Service began an investigation into an individual from Mobert.   As a result of the investigation on September 29, 2022, at approximately 2:42 p.m., the OPP arrested and charged Bernard MILLER, 65 years of age, ...

On September 27, 2022 at approximately 7:58 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Harbour Road in Wawa. Through investigation, the driver was determined to be impaired by alcohol. As a result, Noodin STONE, 20-years-of-age, of Wawa was charged with the following: Operation while impaired – ...

On September 26, 2022, at approximately 12:18 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault on Second Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, three individuals were arrested and charged. Blake KOMARNISKI, 39 years-of-age, of Wawa has been charged with: Aggravated Assault, contrary to section 268 ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that there are many schemes being used to defraud the public and businesses. If you receive any unsolicited communication by any means asking for money to be given or that you won money, be cautious and suspicious.  NEVER give out any personal, credit or banking information to anyone ...