Local & Area News

One person is in hospital and two youths have been charged following a stabbing incident in Batchewana First Nation. On July 30, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service and the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a person with stab wounds in a parking lot on ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists that being a safe, attentive driver means keeping an eye out for emergency vehicles and tow trucks on the roadside, slowing down and moving over a lane when it is safe to do so. Not only is it the law, but it’s the only way to ensure police and other emergency workers ...

Weather: Today – Sunny early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 26. Humidex 32. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: ...

Summer is finally in full swing across Algoma-Manitoulin, and with it comes a renewed appreciation for all the things that our part of the world has to offer. Most obviously, we are blessed with abundant natural resources in our corner of the province. We have ready access to pristine lakes, forests, hiking trails, and campgrounds, which provide we Northerners with ...

L’été bat enfin son plein à travers Algoma-Manitoulin, et avec lui vient une appréciation renouvelée pour toutes les choses que notre région a à offrir. Évidemment, nous sommes bénis avec des ressources naturelles abondantes dans notre coin de la province. Nous avons un accès facile à des lacs immaculés, des forêts, des sentiers de randonnée et des terrains de camping, ...

The best meteor shower of summer belongs to the Perseids. The entire shower lasts from July 14 to September 1 with the peak period being the night of August 12 into the morning of the 13. But the night before and after should still result in a spectacular cosmic show. The first quarter moon will set on the 12th around ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 26. Humidex 34. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low 15. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There was one new fire yesterday. Sault Ste. Marie 8 (SAU008) is a 0.4 hectare fire that is not under control. It ...

At 10:00 a.m. Environment Canada removed the Fog Advisory. Jul 31, 2024 at 05:57 At 5:26 a.m. Environment Canada issud a Fog Advisory for the following regions: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Marathon – Schreiber Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour Batchawana Bay Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Areas of dense fog are expected, giving near zero visibility. These fog patches will ...

On Friday the 19 of July 2024 the Michipicoten Golf Club hosted the 16th annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament. A beautiful sun filled day greeted 138 golfers in attendance. The tournament is held annually to fund local high school bursaries. In addition, the committee will again be supporting a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 429. We ...

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Wednesday, ...

  Family Photo Scavenger Hunt – All photos were due in on Thursday July 25th by 4 p.m. We hope everyone had a great time. Winners will be announced on Tuesday July 31st, 2024. Throughout the months of July and August, we are encouraging families to read, read, read.  Complete any 15 squares and submit the BINGO card to the ...

Weather: Fog Advisory Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 27. Humidex 32. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 15. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are currently 16 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, and all are being observed. The fire hazard is low north of ...

The William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament would like to thank all our generous sponsors and volunteers in making the 16th annual event a huge success. Without your support we would not be where we are today! Thank you, Miigwech, Merci! The Mitchell Family, North of 17 Restaurant, Bay Mills Resort & Casino, Mission Motors of Wawa, Northern Lights Ford, ...

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for public assistance regarding a theft of goods from a transport truck trailer. On July 20th, 2024, the Thunder Bay OPP initiated an investigation into a report of a transport truck trailer that had been broken into while parked at the Flying J Truck Stop located at 3200, ...

Angus Gold Inc. is pleased to announce assay results from the first five (5) exploration holes that were completed on the BIF Gold Zone as part of its summer 2024 drill program at the Golden Sky Project in Wawa, Ontario. The first five (5) holes were infill holes drilled on the BIF Gold Zone to improve continuity and understanding of the ...