Local & Area News

Suddenly at his home on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the age of 67. Partner of Laurie Lacasse. Good friends to Esther and Lynn. Ken was kind, generous, loyal and caring. He was passionate about his Indigenous culture. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in Hawk Junction in his younger days. Ken will be missed dearly. As per Ken’s wishes, there will ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High +1. Wind chill -21 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear early this evening then partly cloudy with flurries beginning overnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h. Low -6 with temperature rising to zero by morning. Wind chill -10 this evening. Thursday – Flurries ending early ...

Social media is a powerful tool for communication, business and information sharing, but it is also being used to commit fraud. Fraudulent accounts, deceptive advertisements and impersonation tactics are being used to steal personal information, access financial accounts and pressure individuals into making payments. These cyber-enabled crimes continue to evolve, costing Canadians millions each year. How Fraud Occurs on Social ...

Weather: Today – Periods of light snow ending late this afternoon then mainly cloudy. Amount 2 cm. Wind becoming north 20 km/h this morning. High -5. Wind chill -18 this morning and -9 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -15. Wind chill -10 this evening and -19 overnight. ...

Chad Edgar was elected chief of Michipicoten First Nation in a weekend general election. 535 voters chose Chad over incombent Pat Tangie, who received 122 votes. There were 657 ballots cast for chief with 10 spoilt. For Council, 644 ballots were cast and 20 spoilt. The new Council is: Rachelle Phillippe, Evelyn Stone, Taryn Michel, Dan Beaubre, Peggy Rice, Joseph ...

As I seek your trust once again to represent Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma, I am reminded daily of the strength and resilience that define our area. We are communities built on hard work, determination, and an unwavering commitment to progress. Our steel industry, the backbone of our local economy, has provided for generations of families, given countless individuals a ...

The countdown is on! With just 36 days until Canadians head to the polls, The NDP and Team Laura Mayer is on the ground and growing strong in the newly formed riding of Sault Ste. Marie–Algoma—a new riding that is vast and as beautiful as the people who call it home. This new riding merges a large portion of Algoma–Manitoulin–Kapuskasing ...

La campagne électorale est lancée!  Il ne reste que 36 jours avant que les Canadiens se rendent aux urnes. Laura Mayer et son équipe NPD sont déjà sur le terrain dans la circonscription de Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma; une nouvelle circonscription qui est vaste et aussi belle que ses résidents. Cette nouvelle circonscription fusionne une grande partie d’Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing qui s’étend de ...

Weather: Today – Snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High -1. Wind chill -13 this morning and -7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Periods of snow. Local amount 2 cm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low -9. Wind chill -6 this evening and ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 67 years. Beloved husband of Linda Beauvais. Loving step-father to Sara Beauvais (Jason Bertrand) and the late Myles Beauvais. Loving grandfather of Shane and Ayra. Son of the late Clara (nee Lake), late Carl Halverson and the late Quinto Logozzo. Dear brother ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of flurries this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this afternoon. High -7. Wind chill -25 this morning and -12 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -14. Wind chill ...

  On Friday, March 7, the staff and students at St. Augustine French Immersion Catholic School took to the trails and Wawa Lake for a day of experiential outdoor learning. The Grade 2/3 class embarked on a remarkable journey, starting their day on the picturesque cross-country ski trails. They set a new class record, skiing an impressive 2 kilometres, marking ...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. is pleased to announce gold assay results from four (3) drill holes for 1,487 metres of assayed drill core completed as part of its ongoing, fully funded 25,000 m drill program at its Wawa Gold Project, Ontario. Highlights Step-out drilling at the Jubilee Shear intersected 5.68 g/t Au over 10.72 m, including 19.05 grams per tonne ...

Weather: Today – Snow at times heavy. Local blowing snow this afternoon. Local amount 10 cm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming north 30 gusting to 50 near noon. Temperature falling to -7 this afternoon. Wind chill -13 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Snow at times heavy and local blowing snow ending early this ...

6:02 AM EDT Friday 21 March 2025 Snow Squall Watch in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Brief, intense snowfall is expected to develop. Under the snow squall, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow. What: Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Peak snowfall rates of 3 to 5 cm per ...