Local & Area News

BESNER, Yvon Daniel “Yvan”

The Besner family sadly announces the tragic passing of Yvan of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Janet (née Sullivan). Proud father of Madeleine (Greg Murray) of Sault Ste Marie, Jérôme (Joëlle Plourde) of Pembroke, and Joseph (Lindsay Berthelet) of Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. Proud grand-papa of Maxime, Gabrielle, and Raphaël ...

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Sault Ste. Marie OPP – Individual charged after disturbance

Jan 27, 2025 at 11:20 One individual is facing criminal charges after a domestic dispute north of the city. On January 18, 2025, shortly after 3:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Highway 17 in Goulais River. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old person from Goulais River ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver Charged after numerous traffic Complaints

On January 20, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the OPP were notified of the burgundy car with a black roof now travelling northbound on Highway 108 at a high rate of speed, passing unsafely, and driving erratically. Police intercepted the car and conducted a traffic stop near Mountain Road in Elliot Lake. While speaking to the driver, police also detected a ...

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East Algoma OPP – Individual charged with Mischief

On January 22, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a mischief at an apartment on Axmith Avenue in Elliot Lake. On January 3, 2025, police were called to the apartment regarding a broken window at one of the apartment units. The complainant had video footage of the male responsible. Terence ELLIOTT, 35-years-old ...

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A Good Idea is a Good Idea – No Matter Where it Comes From

You know, being a politician is kind of a funny thing. I am proud to say that I work hard to get out and meet people where they live and work year-round. As a result, I am often readily recognized. I’ve noticed that many people feel comfortable striking up an immediate conversation with me on the spot. Often, people are ...

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Monday News Tidbits – January 27

Weather: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Tonight – Flurries at times heavy becoming mixed with periods of  blizzard near midnight. Local amount 10 to 15 cm. Blowing snow overnight. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50 increasing to 50 gusting to 80 near midnight. Low -6. Wind chill near -16. Monday – Flurries at times heavy and periods of blizzard ending ...

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Blizzard Warning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park) Continues

Jan 27, 2025 at 06:36 6:27 AM EST Monday 27 January 2025 Blizzard Warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Blizzard conditions continue today. What: Hazardous blizzard conditions due to a combination of snow and blowing snow. Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Strong wind gusts up to 80 km/h. When: This morning through this afternoon. Additional information: ...

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Blizzard Warning (Agawa – Lake Superior Park) Continue

Jan 27, 2025 at 06:36 6:27 AM EST Monday 27 January 2025 Blizzard Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Blizzard conditions continue today. What: Hazardous blizzard conditions due to a combination of snow and blowing snow. Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Strong wind gusts up to 80 km/h. When: This morning through this afternoon. Additional ...

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SPRENG, Geraldine Elaine “Gerry”

July 11th, 1944 – January 21st, 2025 Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Dear daughter of the late Kay and Raymond Spreng. Sister of Darwin “Spike” Spreng (Noreen). Cousin to Rodney Spreng (Margo), aunt of Andrea Curtis (Tom), Kent Spreng and Barclay Spreng (Nancy).  Predeceased by long time friend Sharon ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana) OPEN

Jan 26, 2025 at 05:02 At 4:26 am the highway was opened from Wawa to Heyden. Jan 25, 2025 at 11:49 The highway remains closed at this time. Unfortunately, the Weather Radar at Montreal River Harbour is not working (out of service since the 10th of January, so it is very difficult to see the weather that is hitting that ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to White River) OPEN

Jan 25, 2025 at 13:32 The barricade at Wawa has been pulled off the highway, and the highway has been opened. Jan 25, 2025 at 11:59 The highway remains closed at this time. Unfortunately, the Weather Radar at Montreal River Harbour is not working (out of service since the 10th of January, so it is very difficult to see the ...

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First United Church News – January 25

Based  on 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11 God gifts all of us with special talents and strengths – each and every one of us. Sometimes, though, it can be hard for us to notice our own gifts. What makes you special? We all need a sense of belonging. We see great talents in others, sharing, giving, ability to make others smile, ...

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