Local & Area News

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 7. News Tidbits: Many are reporting issues with Rogers internet today. This has been in intermittent, recurring issure for the past week at least.

Week #5 –  54 Golfers, Raining, 14*C. 1st Flight Score 1st Paul Bernath John Simon Shane Bukowski 33 2nd Mitch Lemoyne Christian Crossett Jeff Amos 34 3rd Joe McCoy Tom Fahrer Monte White 34 2nd Flight Score 1st Dave Dupuis Dean Domich Luke Reopel 37 2nd Don Humphries Mark Szekely Pat Lynett 38 3rd Austin Fellinger Logan Dunham Ethan Jones ...

At the age of 66 years, of Hawk Junction, Jude passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 with her son by her side at the Sault Area Hospital. Jude is predeceased by her husband Jim, her sister Betty and brothers Tom, Charlie Jim and Doug. Jude is survived by her son David and grandchildren Justin, Skylar, and Lillianne. She will be missed ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 7. News Tidbits: If you are heading to the Sault today, ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 6. News Tidbits: There are lots of garage sales out this morning! Don’t forget ...

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 ...