Local & Area News

Congratulations to David Lesage of Garden River, ON. He won this month’s new and improved early bird draw worth $10,000! When asked why he buys, David replied “I buy the tickets to help fund our hospital for the much needed medical equipment it uses daily. As of right now, not really sure what I will do with the money. Most likely just put it in ...

On September 10, 2021, shortly after 12:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a residence on Duff Road in Plummer Additional Township.     Investigation determined the homeowner was physically assaulted by a person that was visiting.   As a result of the investigation, Kayla THYNNE, 31 years-of-age from ...

On September 11, 2021, shortly after 5:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver that was travelling eastbound on Highway 17, from the Town of Bruce Mines.     Police located the vehicle and observe the car to have no plates and initiated a traffic ...

In-Person Worship Services will continue on Sunday, September 19th , 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All are Welcome. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. More good news! We are now accepting donations with hopes of a Thrift Shop in the FALL. The date will be announced later. Please, no electronics or large items of furniture. The  U.C.W.  will resume meetings on Monday, ...

Sept 15, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Increasing cloudiness early this morning. Clearing late this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 18. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low 10. Wawa is the cold spot in Northern Ontario today.   Status ...

reporting 5 new cases of COVID-19 (#449 – #453), all from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Two cases were tested September 13th, and three on the 14th. Four cases are of close contact, 1 is unknown – all are self-isolating.

On September 12, 2021 at approximately 12:21 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a death at a residence on Cherry Street in Chapleau.   Police located the victim, Leo BRUNETTE, 62 years-of- age of Chapleau deceased.   As a result of the investigation, Jodi WHEELER, 57 years-of-age, of Chapleau has been ...

  During the last school year, from February to June 2021, the students of Ms. Pamela Morin’s Creative English Writing class at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau), immersed themselves in the world of writing to create intergenerational links. The goal was simple: generate a regular exchange of letters between ÉSC Trillium students and correspondents from the community of Chapleau. During ...

  Durant la dernière année scolaire, soit de février à juin 2021, les élèves du cours de Creative English Writing de Mme Pamela Morin à l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau), se sont immergé dans le monde de l’écriture pour créer des liens intergénérationnels. Le but était simple: un échange de lettres régulières entre les élèves de l’école et des correspondants ...

Sept 14, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Cloudy. Showers beginning early this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm. Local amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 15. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Low 10.   Status of COVID-19 cases ...

On Monday, Algoma Public Health reported 1 new case of COVID-19 from Sault Ste. Marie and area. Case 448 is of close contact and was tested the same day (September 13). The individual is self-isolating.

This morning, Monday, September 13th Kent Rathwell, President and Founder of Sun Country Highway will be hitting the road for the fastest all-electric trip across Canada. This “race against time” will begin in St. John’s, Newfoundland at Km 0 and end in Victoria, British Columbia at Mile 0 of the Trans Canada Highway (aka The World’s Longest Green Highway). The ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to advise the public of the Stunt Driving legislation under section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Ontario Regulation 455/07 which came into effect on September 12, 2021 As of September 12, the roadside driver’s license suspensions under section 172 of the HTA will increase from seven to 30 days for ...

Sept 13, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Sunny. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight. Low 7.   Status of COVID-19 cases in Algoma There are 14 (1) active cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District today. Immunization Uptake and Coverage in Algoma (3:55 PM, September 10, 2021) # of people who are fully ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for assistance in regards to a break, enter and theft occurrence on September 9, 2021 at a pharmacy on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. Police were called to that location at approximately 5:55 a.m.  The front door glass was broken to gain entry. Once inside, cash was stolen from a till. ...