Local & Area News

Mar 13, 2026 at 14:15   There are no weather warnings issued, but weather conditions are creating poor road condition on the Montreal River Hill. A look at Windy.com shows weather hitting Wawa (soon) and all the way to Sault Ste. Marie, and points east; with more to come. At 11:59 a.m. Hwy 17 was reduced to one lane in ...

It is with deep love and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Marie Louise Brailean on December 26, 2025 at the Richmond Hospital. Born in Bergen Op Zoom, Netherlands; Marie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend. Marie shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Dennis Brailean. Together, they built a home filled with warmth, ...

Weather: Today Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 40% chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 early this morning. High -4. Wind chill -21 this morning and -2 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight Partly cloudy. Clearing before morning. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this ...

Interest in growing fruit and vegetables at home is surging amid soaring food prices. And with the start of the growing season on the horizon, now is the time to plan.   According to brand new data from Homestars.com, the reliable way to hire a pro, 48% of Canadian shoppers have considered growing their own fruit or vegetables, due to ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is urging the Province of Ontario to ensure Northern communities are fully engaged as the government moves forward with its plan to consolidate Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities into nine regional organizations. The Province recently announced its intention to introduce amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act that would create a regionalized conservation authority system ...

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 12 15 BONITZKE, Wendy 2 11 14 MATHIAS, Danette 2 11 15 SPENCER, Diane 2 11 15 AMOS, Tracy 5 9 14 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 9 15 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 5 9 15 PARSONS, Rochelle 8 8 15 SZEKELY, Annik 8 8 15 TAVELLA, Debbie 10 7 14 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 11 6 15 CHIUPKA, Lorna ...

John 4:5-42. Jesus was sitting at Jacob’s well that was just outside of the town of Sychar in Samaria.  The well was deep and the water was pure, cool and refreshing to drink. The women of the town came every day in the evening to get water for the next day. Jesus was there at noon time resting from his ...

Weather: Today Periods of snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High -6. Wind chill -18 this morning and -13 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight Periods of snow ending overnight then mainly cloudy. Amount 2 cm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light after midnight. Low -14. Wind chill ...

Our local physician group is working with a very small number of physicians, and we are currently relying on locum (temporary) physician support to help meet clinic needs. Currently, locum coverage is limited and patients will experience very long wait times for appointments, follow- ups, and responses in the coming weeks as resources are stretched thin. Patients will experience delays ...

Northern Area – Chapleau Area   Due to the icy road conditions and inclement weather in the Chapleau area, all school-related transportation will be cancelled for today.   Schools will remain open. Note – all school-related transportation is running for schools in Wawa, White River, Dubreuilville & Hornepayne. Sault Ste Marie Area – including Batchawana, Goulais River, Searchmont & area. No alerts in ...

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 16 17 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 11 17 MORRISON, Matthew 3 8 17 TERRIS, Spencer 3 8 17 BUMSTEAD, Aaron 5 4 17 HALE, Ron 5 4 17 Regular Season is completed. No Curling (ALL Leagues next week – March Break) Playoffs scheduled March 23rd, 30th and April 8th. Men’s Bonspiel is April 10 ...

NEW BOOKS this week are “The Right to Remain” by James Grippando, “Woman Down” by Colleen Hoover, “The Devil’s Daughter” by Danielle Steel and “Such a Clever Girl” by Darby Kane. En Français, nous avons “Delta Zéro” par Martin Michaud. Come in and check it out! STAFF PICK OF THE WEEK: The staff pick of the week is “After Anna” ...

Weather: Today A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of snow this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h. High -3. Wind chill -18 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy after midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low -10. Wind chill near -16. Roads:      

Lovingly and peacefully entered her reward at age 41 on March 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, after a heroic battle with cancer. Hélène was born July 18,1984 in Sault Ste. Marie to Henri (predeceased) and Carole Savoie. She is survived by her beloved children Abiguale, Lionel, Gabriel, Raphaël, and Noëlle; her fiancé Gene, her mother, Carole, her sisters ...

Nous a quitté paisiblement vers un monde meilleur à l’âge de 41 ans, le 2 mars 2026, entourée de sa famille et ses amis, des suites d’un cancer contre lequel elle a mené un combat héroïque. Hélène est née le 18 juillet 1984 à Sault-Ste-Marie. Précédée dans la mort par son père Henri Savoie, elle laisse dans le deuil ses ...