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On May 29, grade 2, 3 and 4 students at École Sacré-Coeur (Chapleau) made their First Communion. This celebration, which was lived in person for the last time in 2018, moved Father Hervé Sauvé. Thanks to this significant event in their lives, the students will continue to profess their faith.

June 7, 2025 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this morning. High 16. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing late this evening. Low plus 4.   COVID Statistics: Current Previous Change ...

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, June 4, 2022, just four days before his 83rd birthday. Cliff will be remembered by his special friend Jeannette Lapham. Adored father of Edward, Darren (Barba), and Tracey Toffner (Mark). Proud grandfather of Kirk, Scott, Eric, Logan, Carson, Hayden and Samantha. Loving son of the late Anne and Gilbert “Gib” ...

June 6, 2025 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 60% chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 70% chance of showers changing to 30% chance of showers this evening. Low 9. Rain, at times heavy, is expected to begin this morning in a region that encompasses the ...

Jun 4, 2022 at 09:10 On June 3, 2022, members of the Ontario Provincial Police arrested 37-year-old Eric Mearow on the strength of a warrant for his arrest related to the shooting that took place at a residence on Beverley Street. Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service took custody of the accused following his arrest. Thank you to ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are launching a campaign from June 6th to 10th to raise awareness about how fraudsters are using unsuspecting victims as money mules to launder funds and proceeds of crime. 2021 was a historic year for frauds reported to the CAFC, with reported losses ...

June 3, 2025 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60% chance of showers. High 11 with the temperature falling to 6 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 60% chance of showers early this evening. Becoming partly cloudy late this evening. Low plus 1 with risk of frost. COVID Statistics: Current Previous Change from previous report ...

Peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John Douglas Lock. Wife and best friend of Douglas Code. Loving mother of Jack Lock (Gail), Lynne Derasp (Reg), Jim Lock (Wendy), Lee McCrae (late Doug) and step-mother of Dwight Code (Toni) and Darwin Code (Karen). Loving grandmother to all her grandchildren. Special Gramma of ...

On May 30, 2022 at approximately 9:58 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of damage to property at a business on Pine Street in Chapleau. Through investigation, Austin LECUYER, 22-years-of-age, of Chapleau was arrested and charged with the following: Mischief, contrary to section 430(4) of the Criminal Code (CC). ...

On March 24, 2022, at approximately 12:39 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a break and enter to a business on Tremblay Road near the town of Wawa. Several items were reported stolen during the incident. Police conducted an investigation and determined the identity of the accused person. As a ...

June 2, 2025 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. High 15. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness this evening. Low plus 4. COVID Statistics: Current Previous Change from previous report Tested 263,699 263,611 88 Confirmed Cases 8,488 8,477 11 Confirmed Cases in 2022 6,284 6,273 11 Active cases 64 59 5 Resolved 8,424 8,418 6 *Deceased ...

Jun 2, 2022 at 06:25 The lumber has been cleaned up, transport removed, and fuel removed. The highway was completely open just after midnight. The lumber was from White River Forest Products. May 31, 2022 at 19:35 The highway has been opened to one lane – traffic control in place.   May 31, 2022 at 18:55   May 31, 2022 ...

The Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation (SECFDC) is a non-profit organization offering small business and regional community economic development services to the Superior East region.  Superior East was established back in 1989 and since this time it has disbursed 675 loans within the region for a total of $28,586,340.  These loans served to create or maintain 2,965 jobs.   ...

La Société d’aide au développement des collectivités de Supérieur Est (SADCSE) est un organisme à but non lucratif qui offre des services aux PME ainsi qu’aux communautés en matière de développement économique communautaire dans la région de Supérieur Est.  Supérieur Est a été créé en 1989 et depuis lors, elle a déboursé 675 prêts dans la région pour un total ...

June is National Indigenous History Month — a time for all Ontarians to recognize and honour the rich and diverse histories and current realities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across the province and Canada. It is an important opportunity to learn more about the distinct cultures, languages and experiences of Indigenous peoples, as well as how their contributions ...