Local & Area News

At the Board Meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, the Algoma District School Board (ADSB) approved a total budget for expenditures and revenue brought forward by the Operations and Budget Committee of the Board, for the 2026-27 budget year in the amount of $209,010,248. The Committee consists of Board staff and the following Trustees: Chair of the Operations and Budget ...

At last year’s 9 & Dine Golf Tournament, the Foundation launched its “We’re NOT Taking This Lying Down!” campaign with a goal of raising $150,000 to purchase 10 new hospital beds. We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we have reached our goal! As a result,  every hospital patient and long-term care resident ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 30% chance of showers this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Low 6. News Tidbits: New Food Choices! Wawa will be seeing some Serbian specialities at the soon to open at Grady’s Grill on Pinewood Drive. Marathon will have the ...

In Loving Memory of Patrick “Pat” Boyd It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Patrick “Pat” Boyd, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at the age of 66 years with his childhood best friend Robert Belair by his side. Pat was born on October 8, 1959, in Guelph, Ontario. He spent much ...

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to highlight the remarkable contributions of Jordan Chalykoff, a grade 12 graduate from École secondaire Saint‑Joseph (Wawa). She stands out for her dedication to the Francophone community and to youth.   With a natural leadership ability, Jordan leaves a lasting mark within her school community. Through her involvement in tutoring students from grades ...

Le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon est fier de souligner les contributions remarquables de Jordan Chalykoff, finissante de la 12e année à l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa). Elle se distingue par son dévouement envers la francophonie et la jeunesse.   Animée par un leadership naturel, Jordan laisse une empreinte durable au sein de sa communauté scolaire. Par son implication en tutorat auprès ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers changing to 70 percent chance of showers near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 70% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Low 9. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Northern Lights Ford for celebrating 40 years of ...

Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his home in White River.   Loving father of Sandra Lynn James (Jason) of Innisfail, Alberta, Stacy Marie Schwink (Jason) of Odenton, Maryland; and Ty Jones Dawes of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Grandfather of Zorrain Vanin of Calgary, Alberta and the late Vincent Vanin. Loving son of the late Gladys and Norman ...

Jun 18, 2026 at 06:11 ON511 is advising that the highway is now open. Jun 18, 2026 at 05:15 ON511 is advising that Hwy 17 is closed from White River to Marathon due to a collision at the Scenic Lookout – East Entrance. The Marathon Fire Department is currently responding to a call for service on Hwy 17 by the ...

Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23) Jesus and the disciples preach and heal. The pericope from Matthew serves both as a reminder and a summons for preachers and laity alike that, just as the early disciples were given authority to expel unclean spirits and heal sickness and diseases, we as Christians have the same authority. Even if we can’t cure sickness and disease ...

September 4, 1939 – May 14, 2026 Doreen was born in Maria, Gaspé, to Lena and Jack Cormier. She was married to William Cachagee for 62 years. Doreen was the proud mother of her three boys, Kyle (Carol), Brett (Monica), and Wade (Tanya). Doreen is survived by her sister Shirley (Lincoln, deceased), Lorraine (John), and Robert (Betty). She is predeceased ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of showers. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers overnight. Low 9. News Tidbits: It was funny reading about the new convenience store on Gore Street in the Sault where everything is behind safety glass. It instantly reminded me of shopping ...

New Books this week are “26 Beauties” by James Patterson, “The Calamity Club” by Kathryn Stockett and “True Crime” by Patricia Cornwell. En Français, nous avons “Tout va bien” par Jonathan Le Prof. Come in and check it out! The staff pick of the week is “The Searcher” by Tana French, with a 3.80 Goodreads rating: Retired detective Cal Hooper ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 17. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers this evening and after midnight. A few showers beginning after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm early ...

White River Home Hardware Building Centre celebrated its 10th anniversary on Sunday, June 14, marking a decade of serving White River and the surrounding region with a focus on customer service, convenience, and community connection. The celebration begin at 11:00 a.m. and will featured a special Flowers Day, a complimentary BBQ, and special anniversary pricing on select products. Ten years ...