Local & Area News

On April 4, 2022, members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a trespass and theft-related occurrence at a retail store on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported viewing video surveillance of a person entering the store and stealing numerous items. Police viewed the video and recognized the person. On April 5, 2022 at approximately 4:30 ...

Peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the age of 72. She is now reunited with her beloved husband James Orr and children Orlando and Connie-Lee. Cherished mother of Kim and Bretton Overton. Honourary mother of Bonnie Holland. Special Grandma of Rodney Yeo, Ryan Yeo, Jennifer Valotaire (Ray) and ...

Mayor Pat Tait and Council are pleased to share that the Municipality of Wawa recently received funding under the Government of Canada’s Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) to support the purchase and installation of new airport runway lighting at the Wawa Regional Airport. The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, made the official funding ...

On March 23, 2022, shortly after 9:45 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter that occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m. at a residence on Fremont Street in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined items stolen were two guitars, guitar accessories, a laptop and clothing ...

The Wawa Public Library is following the public health measures recommended by the Government of Ontario therefore it will be a patron’s choice to wear a face mask/covering when entering the library. We ask that you continue to self-assess and if you have flu/cold like symptoms that you NOT come into the library. When in the library, please respect the ...

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 Minhyuk Hwang (MIN) our Student Minister wishes to announce 2022 Lent Meditation Gatherings with Lectio Divina  and Centering Prayer, all are welcome to ...

Apr 6, 2022 at 07:56 – Weather Statement “Heavy snowfall expected beginning this afternoon” Weather: Today – Increasing cloudiness. Rain beginning near noon. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 60. High 6. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Rain or snow changing to periods of snow near midnight. Periods of rain near Lake Superior. Snowfall amount 5 cm. Wind ...

5:04 AM EDT Wednesday 06 April 2022 Rainfall warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A significant rainfall is expected beginning this afternoon. Hazards: Rainfall amounts of 20 to 30 mm that may lead to localized flooding in low-lying areas. The frozen ground ...

5:06 AM EDT Wednesday 06 April 2022 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Marathon – Hornepayne Heavy snowfall expected beginning this afternoon. Hazards: Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm, with locally higher amounts possible. Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow at times. Timing: Beginning this afternoon and continuing into Thursday. ...

5:01 AM EDT Wednesday 06 April 2022 Special weather statement in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Heavy snowfall expected tonight into Thursday morning. Hazards: Total snowfall amounts of 8 to 15 cm, with locally higher amounts possible. Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow at times. Timing: Tonight into Thursday morning. Impacts: Possibly hazardous travel due to rapidly accumulating snow. ...

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 – 9:43 p.m. The Municipality of Wawa is advising users of an incident that had occurred at the water treatment plant which resulted in elevated chlorine levels throughout the distribution system. The Municipality through collaboration with Algoma Public Health is advising users that due to the elevated chlorine levels, the water may smell or taste different ...

Apr 5, 2022 at 20:56 At tonight’s Council Meeting, Mayor and Council were apprised that about dinner time tonight some excess chlorine (over the normal amount) was added to the water supply. Since then Municipal Staff have been working with the Ministry of the Environment and Algoma Public Health. The situation is being monitored. The amount of chlorine in the ...

National Wildlife Week is April 10 to 16 this year.  The purpose of the week is to draw attention to wildlife conservation issues.  This article is about the conservation and restoration of the Lake Superior caribou.  These caribou are one of several isolated pockets of woodland caribou along the southern edge of their range in Canada that are in immediate ...

Apr 5, 2022 at 07:56 – Snowfall expected Wednesday Weather: Today – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning with risk of freezing drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 6. Wind chill minus 3 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Clearing this evening. Low plus 1. COVID ...

10:43 PM EDT Monday 04 April 2022 Special weather statement in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Snowfall expected from Wednesday afternoon. Hazards: Total snowfall amounts of 7 to 15 cm, with locally higher amounts possible. Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow at times. Timing: Beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing into Thursday. Discussion: A low pressure ...