Local & Area News

Algoma Public Health is alerting all Algoma communities and residents of an increased risk of COVID-19 at this time due to local community transmission.   All Algoma residents and workplaces should immediately take the following actions to protect yourselves and fellow community members.   Actions to Protect Yourself, Your Household, and Your Workplace   1. Anyone who is sick, even with ...

Santé publique Algoma alerte toutes les collectivités et les résidents d’Algoma d’un risque accru de COVID-19 en raison de la transmission communautaire du virus.   Tous les résidents et les milieux de travail devraient immédiatement appliquer les mesures suivantes afin de se protéger soi-même et de protéger les autres membres de la communauté.   Mesures visant à vous protéger, à ...

Brandon Winston Poirier tragically passed away on November 9th, 2021, as a result of a motor vehicle accident at the age of 26. Son of Jackie Evans-Cole (Dan) and Alcide Poirier (Linda). Much loved daddy to Stella Hazel Moreau. Brother to Joshua and Brooke Poirier. Grandson to Winston and the late Hazel Evans, the late Pierre and Blanche Poirier. He ...

Les élèves de la 4e année de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont souligné le jour du Souvenir en écrivant des cartes postales à l’intention de militaires canadiens. Sous la supervision de leur enseignant, M. Éric Comtois, les élèves ont fait des recherches, compilé des informations pour ensuite rédiger de beaux messages.   Les élèves se sont aussi rendus au cénotaphe de ...

Grade 4 students from École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) marked Remembrance Day by writing postcards for members of the Canadian Military. Under the supervision of their teacher, Mr. Éric Comtois, students were asked to research and compile information, before writing beautiful messages.   The students also visited the Wawa’s Community Cenotaph to honour veterans who participated in various military conflicts. Afterwards, the ...

Algoma Steel Group Inc., a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, today announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2021. Unless otherwise specified, all amounts are in Canadian dollars. Michael McQuade, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our financial results for the fiscal second quarter demonstrate continued solid execution by ...

Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or the “Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to construct two new state- of-the-art electric-arc-furnaces (EAF) to replace its existing blast furnace and basic oxygen steelmaking operations. The transformation is expected ...

Nov 12, 2021 at 07:56 Weather Showers except a few flurries over higher terrain this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. Temperature steady near plus 5. Tonight – Flurries except a few showers near Lake Superior early this evening. Risk of freezing drizzle late this evening and after midnight. Wind becoming north 20 km/h late this evening. Low ...

Nov 12, 2021 at 06:51 The following road conditions were taken from ON511. Wawa-news doesn’t take any responsibility for this information being correct given the large stretches of road being reported on, and the quickness that winter weather can change road conditions and visibility. Be aware that weather and road conditions can change just around that curve ahead. Be prepared ...

Algoma Public Health is reporting 25 new cases­­ of COVID-19 (#608 – #632), one from Central and East Algoma, and 24 from Sault Ste. Marie and area.   Potential exposure 1 – Rockstar Bar Public health is advising anyone who was at the Rockstar Bar, located at 864 Queen St. E, in Sault Ste. Marie on November 6, 2021, from ...

Mona Ann-Gret Isosaari, age 87, passed away in the early morning hours of October 18, 2021.   Ann-Gret was born June 24, 1934, in Kokkola, Finland to Evald and Emilia Kangas. In 1958, she emigrated to Canada under sponsorship of her cousin Erik Stenbacka and then wife Ann Hicks, who continued to be a friend and mentor to Ann-Gret throughout ...

5:57 PM EST Thursday 11 November 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber A messy mix of weather expected into Friday. A low pressure system is expected to bring a mix of rain and snow to parts of northern Ontario. Precipitation will continue and switch over to snow Friday morning before slowly easing late Friday. Throughout the ...

5:30 PM EST Thursday 11 November 2021 Special weather statement in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne First significant snowfall of the season expected tonight through Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon, snowfall accumulations will likely be between 10 and 15 cm with some regions locally seeing higher amounts. A low pressure system is expected to bring a mix of rain and ...

At 6:20 Environment Canada ended this weather statement. Nov 11, 2021 at 07:22 Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Strong wind gusts today. A developing low pressure system will track into northern Minnesota today. As a result, strong wind southeasterly gusts near 80 km/h will develop this morning and weaken this evening. Loose ...

The Ladies League is off to a great start with 10 Teams and have several new players.   RANK WINS G.P. AMOS, Tracy 1 2 2 BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 2 2 BELISLE, Jacinda 3 1 2 MATHIAS, Danette 3 1 2 McGREGOR, Stephanie 3 1 2 RAINVILLE, Heather 3 1 1 SPENCER, Diane 3 1 2 BONITZKE, Wendy 8 0 ...