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. 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 ...

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 ...

(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 ...

August 30th – Happy 89th Birthday Dad/Grandpa On the back nine and still golfing – don’t know how you’re doing it but you are. Another year of memories is one more year we’ll cherish. Enjoy your special day   *jls 💜  

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 19. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this evening. Low 9. COVID Statistics: Current Change in the previous 7 days Central & East Algoma ...

On August 25, 2022, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that occurred on Algoma Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Brenda DAVIS, 56 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with the following: Assault, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC), ...

On August 22, 2022, at approximately 1:26 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Hillcrest Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old person, from Wawa, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault – Spousal, contrary to section 266 of the ...

On August 25, 2022 at approximately 11:30 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Sault Ste. Marie OPP Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Mackey Street in Wawa. Once inside the residence, officers located stolen property related to several recent thefts, as well as weapons ...

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 ...