Local & Area News

Sep 21, 2022 at 06:26 6:11 AM EDT Wednesday 21 September 2022 Severe thunderstorm warning ended for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay   Sep 21, 2022 at 05:35 5:26 AM EDT Wednesday 21 September 2022 Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – ...

With deepest sorrow and broken hearts, we had to let go of a beloved husband, soulmate, the greatest father, papa, brother, uncle and friend on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the Sault Area Hospital. It’s time to say goodbye and let him fly. Family and friends are invited to join in a Celebration of Stan’s life with a Come and ...

There is a Corporate Planning and Council Meeting tonight. Of interest to the general public may be two presentations. One is by Harvey West regarding “Gates on Docks at Municipal Marina”, and by Andy Stevens regarding “Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre Bar Sales and Donations”. Reports to be presented and discussed are: Economic Development Quarterly Activity Report, Infrastructure Services, Community Services ...

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Low 12. COVID ...

5:28 AM EDT Tuesday 20 September 2022 Fog advisory in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Areas of locally dense fog have formed, but will dissipate later this morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If visibility is reduced while driving, ...

Monday, September 19, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 20. Humidex 25. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing this evening. Low 8. Special weather statement: Rain, heavy at times is expected in the amounts of 20 to 40 ...

Longtime residents of Wawa were saddened in February 0f 2020 when the Carillon (bells) at Wawa First United Church stopped pealing on Sunday mornings and every evening at 6 p.m. There always seemed something magical listening to the bells, especially during the winter months if you happened to be out for a stroll in the softly falling snow. The bells ...

Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A few showers ending near noon then cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High 20. Humidex 25. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening. A few showers beginning ...

5:15 AM EDT Saturday 17 September 2022 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Rain continues today. Hazard: Rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm. Timing: Ending this afternoon. Impacts: If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail ...

There may be some minor traffic delays as there is a large OPP presence on Highway 17, north of Wawa. Reports are that OPP are checking vehicles headed north. There has been no social media posts (18:00)

Friday, September 16, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers or drizzle. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. Temperature steady near 13. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this evening. A few showers beginning this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Local amount 10 ...

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. Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Agawa Bay Visitor Centre MEET THE NATURALIST: MAGNIFICENT MOOSE MAGNIFIED – From ticks to brain worms, life is tough for ...

Wednesday, September 15, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Showers beginning late this afternoon. Local amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light this afternoon. High 16. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Showers ending overnight then cloudy with 30 percent ...

Ontario will mark Sept. 19, 2022 as a provincial Day of Mourning in lieu of a provincial holiday. The people of Ontario may observe a moment of silence at 1 p.m. on that day. This will give all Ontarians an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable life of Queen Elizabeth II and her unrelenting commitment to service and duty. It ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is cautioning anyone who uses street drugs to take extra precautions at this time, as there has been an increase in suspected opioid-related Emergency Department visits in Algoma. APH is also asking all members of the community to continue their support for residents at risk of opioid poisonings and their loved ones.   Opioid surveillance for ...