Local & Area News

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Friday, September 2, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Showers beginning this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Local amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 this morning. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Showers ending this evening then clearing. Risk ...

Walkers converged in Ignace today, smudging and preparing for the journey ahead before joining Head walker Darlene Necan in her peaceful walk to raise awareness about plans to construct a series of caverns deep underground in the heart of Treaty 3 territory, to be filled with all of Canada’s high-level nuclear waste. The third annual Walk Against Nuclear Waste left ...

Passed away unexpectedly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Monday August 29, 2022 at the age of 56 years. Beloved and loving husband of Diane Michaud. Dear father of Jason Michaud (Maryse), Brandon Michaud and Alyson Michaud (Eric). Proud grandfather of Félix, Skyler, Mirabelle, Emma and his expected granddaughter Noémie due September 21, 2022. Loving son of Jeannette and ...

On August 29, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one person in relation to a previous fire related call on Lisbon Road in Elliot Lake. On November 19, 2021 the Elliot Lake Fire Department and OPP were called to a fire at a vacant building on Lisbon Road. The fire looked to be deliberately set and unknown person(s) ...

On August 26th, 2022, shortly after 6:00 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving a minivan in a ditch on Declerk Road in the Town of Spanish. Police arrived a short later and located the driver. While speaking to the driver the officer determined alcohol had been ...

On August 30, 2022, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Tokyo Crescent in Elliot Lake regarding an attempted robbery occurrence. The complainant had reported that a person entered their residence and demanded money. The complainant called 911 and the suspect departed. The suspect is described as wearing black pants, a black ...

(78 Players) 1st FLIGHT: 1st: Jan Gagnon, Diedre Dupuis, Ashley Omolida – 38 2nd: Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Suzanne Lacasse – 38 3rd: Barb Leschishin, Lynne Zuliani, Spare – 39 2nd FLIGHT: 1st: Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Spare – 40 2nd: Rachael Korytko-Amos, Meghan Korytko-Amos, Donna Korytko – 40 3rd: Chrystal Morden, Jody McRae, Spare – 41 3rd FLIGHT: 1st: ...

Thursday September 1, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Clear. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 21. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 14. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1012 13 Elliot Lake & Area ...

 May 21, 1948- Aug 14, 2022 Passed away suddenly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Sunday August 14, 2022 at the age of 74 years. Beloved mother of Joe and Stephanie and Chris and Carla. Proud Nana to Christina, Cassie, Daysie, Lyliie, Willow and Christian. Julie Anne also leaves behind her many nieces, nephews and cousins. Julie Anne had 10 siblings ...

A ‘gallery hop’ celebrating the work and life of the late Indigenous artist, John Laford, will open an art exhibition on September 9th and 10th, 2022 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The John Laford Celebration Of Life Exhibit will show at three venues, The Art Hub At Spring (504 Queen St. E.), The Sault Ste Marie Museum (690 Queen St. ...

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clearing. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low 6. COVID Statistics: Algoma Region Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma 1012 ...