Local & Area News

Netmizaaggaming Nishnabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation” has informed its residents of the positive cases in North Algoma. “There have been 2 positive cases reported at the Valard Camp in White River. These cases, along with their 2 close contacts, have been in quarantine since they began to show symptoms. All other persons who may have been in contact with these ...

Dated February 6th, 2021   Subject: Individual has tested positive for COVID-19 at Blind River Public School Dear Parents and Guardians, Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising you that an individual associated with Blind River Public School has tested positive for COVID-19. We recognize that receiving this information may be stressful. To help you understand what actions are being taken, ...

Weather:  A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming west 20 km/h near noon. High minus 15. Wind chill near minus 26. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 20. Wind chill near minus 24.   Status of COVID-19 ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) has publicly reported the first two cases of COVID-19 in North Algoma since the pandemic began.  APH in their role has done the necessary contact tracing and notification of close contacts.   The pandemic has been long and many of you may be weary.  We acknowledge the contributions that residents are making to stay safe and ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 4 (four) new cases of COVID-19. One is from Elliot Lake & area, 2 are from North Algoma and 1 is from Central & East Algoma. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact.   Details ...

Weather: A few flurries ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Local blowing snow early this morning. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature falling to minus 15 this afternoon. Wind chill near minus 27. UV index 1 or low. Tonight A few flurries ending after midnight then partly cloudy with 40 percent chance ...

Feb 5, 2021 at 21:56 Snow squall warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls will persist tonight and continue through Saturday night. Local snowfall accumulations of 15 to 30 cm are expected in these snow squalls. Areas between Montreal River and Batchawana Bay could possibly reach 40 cm. ...

Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 2 (two) new cases of COVID-19. One is from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one is from Central & East Algoma. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact. Details of the confirmed cases: Case ...

Feb 5, 2021 at 19:59 OPP have tweeted that the highway is open “UPDATE ROAD RESTRICTION: #Hwy17 between #Heyden and #GoulaisRiver – Southbound lane has been reopened.”   Feb 5, 2021 at 18:29 Hwy 17 reduced to one lane at Goulais River due to collision. From photographs circulating on social media, the vehicle in the ditch is a snow plow. ...

Congratulations to Heather Watson, winner of Week 21 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The Foundation is happy to announce that the progressive jackpot continues to grow; it sits at $20,320 as Week 22 begins.   Here are the final numbers for week #21: Weekly Pot: $1,332, Progressive Pot: $20,320   Winner: Heather Watson with envelope #36 holding the ...

On January 30, 2021, at approximately 6:30 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence where a 35-year-old person was found unresponsive and was later pronounced deceased. On February 2, 2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers performed a well-being check on a 55-year-old person and found them deceased inside their residence. Both deaths ...

The City of Sault Ste. Marie has declared a Significant Weather Event because of the poor weather and forecast from Environment Canada. “During this time, all roads and sidewalks maintained by the City are considered to be in a “state of repair” until further notice. Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when travelling during this event ...

Darcy Nevers of Sault Ste. Marie has that “6/49 feeling” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 second prize worth $70,175.90 in the December 26, 2020 draw. He also won $2 on ENCORE bringing his total winnings to $70,177.90.   Darcy, a 35-year-old nurse said when he stopped at the store to check his ticket, he was shocked to find out he ...

The LDHC Foundation is pleased to announce the completion of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department campaign. The MDRD Campaign for a new Washer/Disinfector and a Sterilizer has been completed; $125,000 has been raised to cover the cost of this equipment. Thanks to your support, the Foundation is able to present the funds to the Lady Dunn Health Centre to complete ...

Weather: Periods of snow. Amount 5 cm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 6 this morning and minus 13 this afternoon. Tonight Flurries. Local amount 2 cm. Wind west 20 km/h. Low minus 19. Wind chill minus 13 this evening and minus 29 overnight. Risk of frostbite. Status of COVID-19 ...