Local & Area News

On August 1, 2024, shortly after 2:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a missing person that had left their residence in Elliot Lake the day prior. Family requested police to conduct a wellness check on the individual.   On August 1, 2024, shortly after 9:30 p.m., police located the ...

187 golfers enjoyed the course, with sunny skies and termperatures of 21C. 1st Flight Score 1st Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Noah Asselin 30 2nd Jessy Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain Derek Shoppoff 31 3rd Steve Jozin Bill Carruthers Nick Alexopoulos 31 2nd Flight Score 1st Brayden Spooner Bill Matheson Jarret Ralph 32 2nd Jessy Dechamplain Derek Shoppoff Kysten Stevens 32 3rd Jeff ...

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. SATURDAY, ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 25. Humidex 27. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 16. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are currently 17 wildland fires ...

One person is in hospital and two youths have been charged following a stabbing incident in Batchewana First Nation. On July 30, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service and the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a person with stab wounds in a parking lot on ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists that being a safe, attentive driver means keeping an eye out for emergency vehicles and tow trucks on the roadside, slowing down and moving over a lane when it is safe to do so. Not only is it the law, but it’s the only way to ensure police and other emergency workers ...

On July 29, 2024, shortly after 8:30 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat’s complaint on Robertson Road in the Town of Goulais River. Investigation determined there have been ongoing issues with a certain tenant and the complainant who both reside at the same apartment building on Robertson Road. ...

Cat dies after being shot with low calibre firearm. On July 27, 2024, shortly after 12:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an animal complaint where a cat was shot on River Road in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined on July 26, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the owner let the ...

Weather: Today – Sunny early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 26. Humidex 32. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: ...

L’été bat enfin son plein à travers Algoma-Manitoulin, et avec lui vient une appréciation renouvelée pour toutes les choses que notre région a à offrir. Évidemment, nous sommes bénis avec des ressources naturelles abondantes dans notre coin de la province. Nous avons un accès facile à des lacs immaculés, des forêts, des sentiers de randonnée et des terrains de camping, ...

Summer is finally in full swing across Algoma-Manitoulin, and with it comes a renewed appreciation for all the things that our part of the world has to offer. Most obviously, we are blessed with abundant natural resources in our corner of the province. We have ready access to pristine lakes, forests, hiking trails, and campgrounds, which provide we Northerners with ...

The best meteor shower of summer belongs to the Perseids. The entire shower lasts from July 14 to September 1 with the peak period being the night of August 12 into the morning of the 13. But the night before and after should still result in a spectacular cosmic show. The first quarter moon will set on the 12th around ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 26. Humidex 34. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Low 15. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There was one new fire yesterday. Sault Ste. Marie 8 (SAU008) is a 0.4 hectare fire that is not under control. It ...

At 10:00 a.m. Environment Canada removed the Fog Advisory. Jul 31, 2024 at 05:57 At 5:26 a.m. Environment Canada issud a Fog Advisory for the following regions: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Marathon – Schreiber Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour Batchawana Bay Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Areas of dense fog are expected, giving near zero visibility. These fog patches will ...

On Friday the 19 of July 2024 the Michipicoten Golf Club hosted the 16th annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament. A beautiful sun filled day greeted 138 golfers in attendance. The tournament is held annually to fund local high school bursaries. In addition, the committee will again be supporting a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 429. We ...