Local & Area News

Feb 26, 2022 at 08:56 Weather: Today – Flurries. Local blowing snow. Local amount 5 cm. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 70. High minus 7. Wind chill minus 25 this morning and minus 14 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow ending near midnight then partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Local ...

On February 23, 2022 at approximately 2:47 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Mission Road in Wawa. Following the collision, one vehicle fled the scene. Through investigation, the driver was located by police. As a result, Brandon BINDA, 35-years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and ...

On February 23, 2022, at approximately 10:36 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Pinewood Drive in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old person, from Edmonton, was arrested and charged with the following: Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm – ...

The Wawa Drag Race Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 Drag Races. This is due to several factors, but most importantly the realities of COVID have made planning, funding, and organizing large events extremely difficult. The Drag Race Committee has lost several members over the past 2 years, and without additional volunteers coming forward to spend ...

The Wawa Fire Department was called to Michipicoten High School this afternoon for a small fire. Some students stood across the street in Queen’s Park, and others waited in the Auditorium. Some students reported smelling smoke, and others reported black coloured smoke as they went outside. From the Algoma District School Board, “This afternoon there was a fire in a ...

For the most part, this past February 15 seemed like any ordinary day. We recognized Flag Day as the Canadian maple leaf that was first raised in Ottawa in 1965. But things played out differently on the surface of the sun with a huge explosion known as a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) into space. The good news for us, this ...

Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area (HFHSSMA), with the approval of Habitat Canada, will expand their service area to the entire Algoma District. Since 2002, HFHSSMA has served families from Sault Ste. Marie to as far as Heyden in the north and Echo Bay in the east. While this area covers roughly 70% of Algoma’s population, the non-profit ...

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Manitouwadge – Hornepayne A period of very cold wind chills continues. Wind chill values near minus 40 are expected this morning. Extreme cold conditions are not expected to return tonight.  

Feb 25, 2022 at 8:03 Congratulations to Tanis Dawson, winner of Week 35 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#2) that was selected contained the Three of Hearts, winning $1,107. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $27,306. Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

Passed away suddenly as a result of an accident on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the age of 68 years. Beloved wife of Lloyd Halverson for 51 years. Loving mother of Trevor Halverson (Debbie), Carl Halverson (Jackie) and Terry Halverson. Proud grandmother of Hayden Hubbard and Charlie Halverson. Daughter of the late Betty and the late William Langford Thomas. Dear ...

Feb 25, 2022 at 07:56 Weather – Extreme Cold Warning Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 38 this morning and minus 15 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this evening. Flurries at times heavy beginning near midnight. Local blowing ...

Appian Capital Advisory LLP, the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private equity funds that invest solely in mining and mining-related companies, is pleased to announce that it has divested its 2.0% net smelter return royalty and its subordinated credit facility in Harte Gold to Silver Lake Resources, representing a positive outcome for Appian’s investors. Under the terms of the transaction, Silver ...

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 9 11 FAHRER, Tom 2 7 10 McCOY, Joe 3 5 10 MITRIKAS, Eric 3 5 10 LALONDE, Lance 5 3 10 STOYCHEFF, Peter 6 0 7 Men’s Playoffs begin Monday, March 7th. Game schedule for Monday, February 28th, 2022. Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 McCOY FAHRER MITRIKAS STOYCHEFF TERRIS ...

On February 20, 2022 at 11:05 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 519, approximately 40 kilometres north of Wawa. The investigation revealed that a southbound ambulance struck a southbound snow plow. As a result, Connie HALVERSON, 68 years-of-age, from ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to challenge individuals, businesses, and communities across Algoma. We have worked together during these times of great change and disruption to support one another and support our communities. This year, our Public Health and Youth Public Health Champion awards (under 30 years of age) honour Algoma residents who have stepped to keep our communities safe ...