Local & Area News

Feb 4, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Extreme Cold Warning in effect Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 60 percent chance of flurries late this morning and this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 15. Wind chill minus 39 this morning and minus 19 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly ...

5:03 AM EST Friday 04 February 2022 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet Manitouwadge – Hornepayne   Extreme cold conditions continue this morning. Hazard:  Wind chill values near minus 40. When:  This morning. Risks are greater for young children, older ...

On February 1, 2022, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed search warrants at a shop on Kilborn Way in Elliot Lake. After investigation, police obtained numerous Warrants to Search the buildings and vehicles at that location. As a result of the warrants being executed, over $2800 in cash, numerous parts from a stolen Off-Road Vehicle, ...

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On February 1, 2022, at approximately 4:55 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a family dispute on Michipicoten First Nation. As a result of the investigation, Krista STONE, 23 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with the following: Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, contrary to section 88 of the ...

Feb 3, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 17. Wind chill minus 33 this morning and minus 21 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Clear this evening and after midnight then partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries overnight. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 31. ...

Sault College, in partnership with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), is excited to announce the return of the annual Bridge Building Competition. Given current public health guidelines, this year’s competition will be livestreamed on Friday, March 11, 2022! This activity is open to elementary and high school students from Grades 4 to 12 and promotes learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).  Students ...

Feb 2, 2022 at 12:31 Congratulations to Eric Kiddle, winner of Week 32 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#32) that was selected contained the Eight of Diamonds, winning $1,076. The progressive pot next week is estimated at $20,610. Monies from the Catch the Ace are used to enhance health care services at the Lady Dunn Health ...

Jan 30, 2022 at 11:36 Algoma Public Health has changed the way they present statistics of COVID-19. Below are the stats as published on the APH website. There are two new in the North Algoma Area (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). February 1, 2022 Current Previous Change from previous report evidence of community spread ...

The Ontario government is expanding access to high-quality online learning courses for secondary school students through partnerships with school boards, TVO and TFO. Starting today, secondary school students will be able to preview online course content at www.ontariocoursepreview.ca. The move is a significant step forward in providing greater quality, choice and flexibility to students. As part of the Broadband Modernization ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario élargit l’accès à des cours d’apprentissage en ligne d’excellente qualité pour les élèves des écoles secondaires, grâce à des partenariats avec les conseils scolaires, TFO et TVO. À partir d’aujourd’hui, les élèves du palier secondaire pourront avoir un aperçu du contenu des cours en ligne sur le site https://apercucoursontario.ca/. Il s’agit d’un grand pas en avant ...

Feb 2, 2022 at 07:56 Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this morning. Temperature falling to minus 14 this afternoon. Wind chill minus 16 this morning and minus 21 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 ...

Dear Patients, Tax time is coming quick.  You may be seeing ads on TV and the internet regarding Disability Tax Credits.  We want you to know that applying through private companies is not in your best interests nor is it necessary.  These companies will take a substantial portion of your credit if you are approved. You MAY qualify if: You ...

On January 27, 2022 at approximately 11:46 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol in Wawa when they observed a motor vehicle travelling in a dangerous manner. Police stopped the vehicle on Churchill Avenue. As a result of the investigation, Blake KOMARNISKI, 38 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged ...

On January 29, 2022 at approximately 12:19 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Highway 667 in Nimitz Township near Chapleau. A vehicle entered the RIDE program and, through investigation, the driver was determined to be impaired by alcohol. As a result, Timothy MCCUBBIN, 38-years-of-age, of ...