Local & Area News

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light after midnight. Low 6.

Wednesday, May 27th is Music Night with James Smedley! We are so excited for May Music Night with James. This event is free and everyone is welcome. See you there. Saturday Mahjong with Dave! May the 3oth  is the next day scheduled with Dave but the table and tiles are available at any time! Watch for the June dates coming soon. ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 30% chance of showers this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 7. News Tidbits: Don’t forget the Ice Fishing Derby is holding their AGM tonight at the MMCC

The Michipicoten Rod and Gun Club hosted shooters and guests from across the Algoma region at the 33rd annual Blackfly Shoot on Sunday, May 24, 2026.   This friendly competition is held with 5 person teams shooting rimfire and centrefire rifles, handguns and shotguns over a series of challenging targets.  Five teams from Thessalon, St. Joseph Island, Sault Ste. Marie ...

Welcome back ladies! 54 women braved the 5-degree weather to kick off the new season.  As we begin, we send a special thank you to our amazing sponsors who jumped on board!  We give a warm welcome to Kaya Zawadzki as our new team lead in the Pro-Shop and our kitchen lead, Bailey Hiebert-Long to the Clubhouse.  Things are shaping ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of showers early this morning. Clearing this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear early this evening then partly cloudy with 60% chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm late this evening and overnight. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting ...

May 21/26 Week #1 111 Golfers Sunny 9*C   1st Flight Score 1st Max Simon Eben Leadbetter Ethan Jones 30 2nd Steve Jozin Bill Carruthers Nick Alexopoulos 31 3rd Bob Cliffe Ian Senecal Matt Corriveaux 34 2nd Flight Score 1st Dan Mathias Ray Baronette Gibby 35 2nd Gilbert Bouchard Derek Shoppoff Spare 35 3rd Tom Terris Tom Fahrer Luke Morden ...

August 23, 1941 – May 20, 2026 It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of an extraordinary man whose life was defined by faith, dedication, strength, and unconditional love for his family.   For decades, he was a devoted pillar of his local church community, giving his time, wisdom, and kindness to all who ...

June 20 is the date for the 4th Annual LDHCF charity golf tournament.  After our weather adventure last year, we are looking forward to a lovely, sunny day! (Please) Registration opened on Friday, May 22nd.. Don’t be disappointed – only room for 72 golfers (18 teams)  Deadline is Wednesday, June 18. Come out and have a great day golfing – ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon with a few showers. Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Wind southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low 8. News Tidbits: Don’t Forget! Laurentian University, McEwen School of ...

Weather: Frost Warning Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 18. Wind chill minus 4 this morning. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h before morning. Low 6. News Tidbits: Chapleau residents will be getting ready today for the community spring cleanup featuring free tipping at their landfill site Drag race enthusiasts ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 11. Wind chill -5 this morning. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low -1 with frost.

The Municipality of Wawa advises residents that a petition submitted requesting the inclusion of a question regarding the discontinuation of fluoridation in the municipal drinking water be included on the upcoming municipal election ballot did not meet the legislative requirements as set out under Ontario’s Fluoridation Act. The petition was submitted to the Municipal Clerk prior to May 1st and ...

John prays that his disciples “all may be One” We are eavesdroppers on the passage from John, listening in on Jesus as he prays for his disciples. It’s easy to take this as a model of prayer life. We pray for others. We do the sharing of concerns and God is the receiver. Then, perhaps, if God deems our prayers ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light early this morning. High 6. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low -1 with frost. News Tidbits: Hearthwarming to read of Alamos Gold’s generous donation to Hope Air. Hope Air has volunteer pilots and a commercial program that help ...